Hello!
I am wondering if anyone has any knowledge about the Meade motor kits being sold by Russell Optics, and their adaptability for use with the CG-5 mount (or, to be more accurate, a clone). Mr. Russell has not used them for this purpose, but told me that he's sold hundreds of the kits, and that someone, somewhere, should know something. There are photos of the kit at his website. It comes with an Autostar controller and two motors.
What I'm wondering is:
1. Is it a farly simple proposition to attach the motors by tapping holes and using homemade brackets; or is some kind of geared adapter needed to get the tracking to be accurate?
2. Does it work well? It is supposed to provide both go-to and tracking abilities.
Has anyone actually done this, or seen a mount with it done?
Thanks!
Paul Kinzer
I am wondering if anyone has any knowledge about the Meade motor kits being sold by Russell Optics, and their adaptability for use with the CG-5 mount (or, to be more accurate, a clone). Mr. Russell has not used them for this purpose, but told me that he's sold hundreds of the kits, and that someone, somewhere, should know something. There are photos of the kit at his website. It comes with an Autostar controller and two motors.
What I'm wondering is:
1. Is it a farly simple proposition to attach the motors by tapping holes and using homemade brackets; or is some kind of geared adapter needed to get the tracking to be accurate?
2. Does it work well? It is supposed to provide both go-to and tracking abilities.
Has anyone actually done this, or seen a mount with it done?
Thanks!
Paul Kinzer
