Orion Electronic Motor Drive Question
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I really enjoy the planets and moon at high magnification. At high mag objects move out of view to quick for me to enjoy fine details. Has anyone tried this tracker on a Orion Skyview Pro or Celestron CG -4 eq mounts? Thanks to you all.
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The motors for the SkyView Pro are Excellent!!!!
The CG4 ones are not the best, no clutches, funky mounting in my opinion.
The CG4 ones are not the best, no clutches, funky mounting in my opinion.
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Well, I put one on my CG4 and it works OK. Used it for the 2017 eclipse and tracked fine. And it has clutches, allows for the manual slow-mo to work too, but you have to de-clutch. However, long exposure is rough, probably because my CG4 has seen hard times more than a motor drive problem.
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If you want the enhanced version get the Skywatcher EQ -3/2 motors, they are the same kit but has a better hand controller and if you can find them in the USA the Skywatcher are usually cheaper.
https://www.firstlightoptics.com/sky-wa ... eq3-2.html
https://www.firstlightoptics.com/sky-wa ... eq3-2.html
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Re: Orion Electronic Motor Drive Question
The motor you have linked to is for aRefractordude wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 11:22 pm I really enjoy the planets and moon at high magnification. At high mag objects move out of view to quick for me to enjoy fine details. Has anyone tried this tracker on a Orion Skyview Pro or Celestron CG-4 eq mounts? Thanks to you all.
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EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
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What do you think/know about theLady Fraktor wrote: ↑Sun May 24, 2020 4:59 pmThe motor you have linked to is for aRefractordude wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 11:22 pm I really enjoy the planets and moon at high magnification. At high mag objects move out of view to quick for me to enjoy fine details. Has anyone tried this tracker on a Orion Skyview Pro or Celestron CG-4 eq mounts? Thanks to you all.
EQ -3 and will rotate the mount at the wrong speed and either track slightly slow or to fast.
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Re: Orion Electronic Motor Drive Question
That is for a EQ -2, you need motor(s) for a EQ -3/2 or CG -4.
The mounts have a different tooth count on the gearing so you need to use the proper motor to get the correct speed.
The SkywatcherEQ -3/2 is the same as a CG -4 and is not either a 2 or 3 if you are misunderstanding.
The mounts have a different tooth count on the gearing so you need to use the proper motor to get the correct speed.
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See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
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EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
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Re: Orion Electronic Motor Drive Question
Which tracker should I get for the Orion Skyview ProLady Fraktor wrote: ↑Mon May 25, 2020 4:00 am That is for a EQ-2, you need motor(s) for a EQ-3/2 or CG-4.
The mounts have a different tooth count on the gearing so you need to use the proper motor to get the correct speed.
The Skywatcher EQ-3/2 is the same as a CG-4 and is not either a 2 or 3 if you are misunderstanding.
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TheseRefractordude wrote: ↑Tue May 26, 2020 12:41 amWhich tracker should I get for the Orion Skyview ProLady Fraktor wrote: ↑Mon May 25, 2020 4:00 am That is for a EQ-2, you need motor(s) for a EQ-3/2 or CG-4.
The mounts have a different tooth count on the gearing so you need to use the proper motor to get the correct speed.
The Skywatcher EQ-3/2 is the same as a CG-4 and is not either a 2 or 3 if you are misunderstanding.eq mount? I really do not understand. It seems the 2m has better speed control than the 3m.
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Re: Orion Electronic Motor Drive Question
Yes the ones Ylem has linked to are the ones for the Skyview Pro.
The 2M is for aEQ -2, the 3M for a EQ -3
The 2M is for a
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Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
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The only culture I have is from yogurt
See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss (1000101)
The only culture I have is from yogurt
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