eq5 drive motors

[Starkler (Geoff)]

I have an eq5 mount that I would like to add an RA motor to at least and my question is, are there different motors available for this mount? Is one type/brand any better than another?
Thanks.

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Geoff, I thought real men 'pushed' their scopes!!!

According to my research when I was searching for a mount, the best GoTo/Drive unit for the EQ5 is the Vixen 2000PC, but it is no longer made.

BUT . . . . you can now get an equivelent copy in Australia brand new, called the 'Eclipse GotoStar'. I noticed that it is available from Astro Optical Supplies in Melbourne for $895 completely fitted to your mount

http://www.astro-optical.com.au/view...LERS&x=37&y=14

[Starkler (Geoff)]

Geoff, I thought real men 'pushed' their scopes!!!

Yeah yeah Ken I know I'll have to edit that and also the "newt nut" bit as I just bought a Vixen refractor

I don't need goto, just a basic dumb drive.

[mostschaedel (Gerald)]

Hi Geoff!
The EQ-5 drive is available for RA only with a price of 89.- Euro,
For RA and DEC, 2 motors for Euro 139.- .
See this link:
http://www.teleskop-service.de/Antar...montierung.htm
I do have the 2 motors drive and it works perfect.

[Dave47tuc (David)]

When i had my Eq5 I used these motors.
http://www.myastroshop.com.au/produc...asp?id=MAS-021

You can buy the ra only as well I think

[Starkler (Geoff)]

It seems that most everyone uses the same generic drive.
I just ordered the dual drive for $189 at Bintel. Price has dropped $100

Thanks all.

[DeanoNZL (Adrian)]

Originally Posted by Starkler

It seems that most everyone uses the same generic drive.
I just ordered the dual drive for $189 at Bintel. Price has dropped $100

Thanks all.

Hi Geoff,
Be careful with this series of controller and power.
Make sure the connections are done when powered off, and if using a powerpak, make sure it is regulated to no more than 6 v.
They "pop" very easily

Regards
Adrian

[Starkler (Geoff)]

Thanks for the warning Adrian.