stepper motor drivers arrive next day or two, i have three or plans of platforms thanks to netwolf. We sell abrasives,airtools etc. So I have lots of contacts in engineering shops. I will show around over the next few weeks, get some quotes and see how we go.
The limit is $1000, I believe as we are then in the EQ6 price bracket.
I have also emailed hurst stepper motors in USA for pricing.
In my mind 4 models easily upgradable
- Dob buggy
- Dob Buggy with basic eq platform
- Dob Buggy with
- ALT/AZ drivers, focuser or
- EQ platform with RA / Dec drivers, focuser
- Dob buggy with EQ platform, ra/dec drivers, focuser & encoding.
IF built with stepper motors, then no need for dec, but if servos are used, then dec is needed.