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mate,
top find on the combined stepper / reducer, well there is $400 saved straightaway!!!!!.
i am sure once all prototypes are done, then M Pinner (structural), EL (electronics), your fine self, myself (programming) et al (asimov with a big dose of left field, devils advocate, did ya think about this scenario boys?) can come up with a cost effective range.
Computer driven mounts and focuser controls
1. eq platform mount only: $250
2. dob mount - alt/az adapters for tracking and focussing: $450
3. combined eq mount with ra / dec drivers and focussing: $600
based upon sourcing that geared stepper for US$15 ea
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