difference in eq5 motors

[Rustysplit]

Hi all,

I am thinking about doing the shoestring st4 mod to the handset of my eq5 with dual drive motors. I am thinking of going the synguider/alternative stand alone guider route as I can't be doing with dragging a laptop outside as well. I am using a dslr for imaging.

My question is this, will these standard motors be ok and responsive enough, or would I be better spending the money on the sysnscan upgrade to get the stepper motors?

I dont really want to spend the money on GOTO if I can avoid it. Much prefer spending hours in the cold and dark TRYING to find stuff myself.

Cheers

Rustysplit

[barkis]

I'm almost sure a motor upgrade is necessary too mate.

No doubt Others will verify, or not as the case may be.

Ron.

[Rustysplit]

That is sort of what I am thinking too! Always hopeful though....

p.s It won't be the 200p on it for imaging.

[barkis]

HEQ5 Pro for the 8" if contemplating imaging with it.

Maybe sell the EQ5, ditch the upgrade, and go for the sturdier mount. Unless of course you are using a smaller instrument for imaging on the EQ5.

[Rustysplit]

You are probably right. By the time I have bought the various bits'n'bobs for the eq5, I could have got the syntrek Heq5 for not too much more if I sell the eq5. And as you say, I could also image with the 200p as well.

Now, where did I stash the scope slush fund........

[barkis]

You are probably right. By the time I have bought the various bits'n'bobs for the eq5, I could have got the syntrek Heq5 for not too much more if I sell the eq5. And as you say, I could also image with the 200p as well.

Now, where did I stash the scope slush fund........

Wise decision .