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Old 04-07-2021, 07:12 PM
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EQ5/EQ6 Tripod

Hi All,

I was wondering if the EQ5 and the EQ6 tripods are identical from the lens holder to the ground?

The lens holds the white plate that holds the mounting bolt. I already know the two bolts are different M10 for the EQ5 and M12 for the EQ6.

I don't have an EQ6 tripod to measure everything else or compare.

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Old 04-07-2021, 07:40 PM
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Mate I’ve got a eq5 and 6. Just so happens I’m in the obs now.
I’ll do some measures.
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Old 04-07-2021, 07:56 PM
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Eq6 mounting plate.
138mm diameter
44mm thick
Hole thru centre 29mm
Flange recess. 65mm diameter 5mm deep
40mm distance between leg sockets.
50mm legs.

Eq5.
100mm mounting flange diameter.
40mm thick
45 mm legs
34mm between leg sockets.

Sorry can’t give more info on the eq5. I have a mount and scope on it.
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Old 04-07-2021, 11:12 PM
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Thanks, Steve I was more interested in the lens plate underneath the mounting plate if it the same dimension. i.e. the legs spread is the same for both.

But I just thought that if the legs start at a radius of the mounting plate (50mm for the EQ5 and 69mm for the EQ6) then they are more than likely different spread down at the lens holder as well.
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Just thinking about the measurements again, yes it appears they are different appreciate the effort, Thanks.
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Old 05-07-2021, 05:25 AM
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Yes I believe the lens holder is identical for eq6 and 6
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Yes, that is quite possible. Unfortunately for my application, its placement on the legs of the tripod does not imply the spread or angle of the legs will be the same. I was hoping to CNC a platform that will be the same for both EQ5 and EQ6.
I hope to get a look at an EQ6 mount one day.
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