Runaway slews on Advanced Series CG-5 GoTo mount.

I recently attempted to set up my C8 on my CG-5 and when I move the mount in right ascension with the controller, I loose control and the mount tries to runaway. I have to kill the power to keep it from damaging the mount. Any one else ever had this problem?
robin

robin woolsey said:

I recently attempted to set up my C8 on my CG-5 and when I move the mount in right ascension with the controller, I loose control and the mount tries to runaway. I have to kill the power to keep it from damaging the mount. Any one else ever had this problem?
robin

The usual suspects are poor power and poor cables. Check all cables and connections and run the mount with a fully charged battery every time.

I have has this problem with an Astro-Physics mount. It actually blew the drive motors. I discovered a ground loop betweem my regulated power supply and the mount. the supply was in physical and electrical contact with the mount. Be sure your power supply is isolated from the mount and tripod.

I have has this problem with an Astro-Physics mount. It actually blew the drive motors. I discovered a ground loop betweem my regulated power supply and the mount. the supply was in physical and electrical contact with the mount. Be sure your power supply is isolated from the mount and tripod.