Oct 12, 2019 · Page 1 of 2 - Classic worm-wheel gear or Direct Drive MOUNT? - posted in Mounts: Hi to all, I would like to have feedback from you about direct drive mounts …

Apr 1, 2019 · Page 1 of 2 - Primaluce Sesto Vs ZWO EAF focuser motor - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Looking at 2 motors that would work on the 2 feathertouch. …

Dec 21, 2025 · DIY Direct-Drive Rotators haydn posted a topic in Equipment (No astrophotography)

Feb 19, 2012 · Well the answer is quite simple. Direct drive mounts with fixed high end optical encoders like the Renishaw encoders in the DDM85 eliminate a plethora of issues that have …

Nov 9, 2024 · These mounts likely use direct drive with high pole count stators. To drive these motors you need to know the position of the rotor relative to the stators very precisely to set …

Jan 6, 2010 · I then tried all of the combinations between the two RA drive assemblies and the new and old hand controllers and every time I received the same result. More reading online …

These larger bearings permit rim drive. In this scheme, the drive motor is placed so that a knurled wheel (similar to that on the azimuth surface drive) replaces one of the existing Teflon pads …

Jan 9, 2021 · Has anybody used the Meade Polaris DC Motor Drive with the Orion EQ2 mount? I have a Orion Astroview 90EQ with the EQ2 mount. Orion recommends the $100 EQ2M motor …

Aug 7, 2021 · Page 1 of 2 - Options for control of synchronous motor on old mount - posted in ATM, Optics and DIY Forum: Hi Folks, Im working on cleaning up/refurbishing an old …

Feb 19, 2010 · The motor is small and unobtrusive (see photos), and looks like a part of the focuser rather than an awkward appendage. I do not have any direct experience with other …