Mount envy

[Somnium (Aidan)]

Originally Posted by Peter Ward

I've once seen something similar...my PME slewed the scope into a storage box in my OBS (my fault). The mount stopped and protected itself...but it took a good 15 minutes before it cooled down enough before it stopped beeping at me on subsequent re-boots. Work fine after that. Box was removed for good measure.

So you've replaced the MKS5000 controller? Short of replacing the motors
as well, I'd not be doing any more. Best guess something is throwing up an over-current warning, hence the software induced "stop" command.

Ask SB to give you their Fedex account number and send it back (assuming it's still under warranty )

yeah i am in discussion with them, it will probably come to that. i have had the MKS5000 replaced once under warranty because a connection to the mount couldnt get established, and i have replaced the RA axis motor because the tracking was out of spec.

[Slawomir (Suavi)]

You most likely have already checked that, but maybe low voltage could potentially cause similar issues ?

[loc46south (Geoffrey)]

Hi Somnium - Serious condolences on the issues you are having with your mount - considering the problems we have both had over the past year or so it may be possible those telescopes are cursed. I have managed to solve mine now - I bought a used Losmanday Titan - after I stripped it, cleaned it and replaced a faulty gearbox I couldn't be happier.

All I need now is some clear sky.

Best of Luck
Geof Wingham

[Somnium (Aidan)]

well they are going to ship out a replacement worm block. so this will be the second new worm block i have gotten along with a replacement MKS5000. fingers crossed this will resolve it but i am not holding my breath.

[Slawomir (Suavi)]

Hopefully worm block replacement will resolve the issue

[Somnium (Aidan)]

Originally Posted by Slawomir

Hopefully worm block replacement will resolve the issue