Hang on............ in reality, its an end shaft encoder, what pro observatories use, nothing magic about it at all. It elimates PE because its after the gearbox/worm gear etc..
Put aside the advertising and take it for what it is, an end shaft encoder, and its a very good price indeed for the reported res. Almost too good in fact, ive seen shaft encoders at this res for over $7K, just for the encoder.
It would suit mounts with poor PE, much cheaper than upgrading the mount.
I can see why Meade jumped on this given the spec for the price (assuming the spec is true), but its a shame the way its being promoted (no need for guiding etc), it just feeds the kind of of comments presented here.
This product, with an understanding of exactly what it does, is actually a good deal, a very good deal..
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