harrydog Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hello thereI have a Vixen MD 6 controller bought 2nd hand coupled to a MD6 SP motorFirst time I have tried to use it connected to batteries nothing happensA red light comes on but thats it; I thought it might go to green when switched on??I assume its a fault with the controller but I did leave the mount out (Polaris) in the rain recently so maybe the motor got wetAny advice appreciatedThank youMikeps new to forum today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E621Keith Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hi Harrydog, Welcome to SGLI haven't tried the MD6, so I don't know the details.My Vixen DMD3 has red LED only. Skywatcher's controller goes green, but my Vixen doesn't. Put your ears near the RA motor, if it's ON then you should hear the faint clicking sound. Have you checked the battery voltage and polarity. Polarity is extremely important because Vixen controllers lacks reverse polarity protection, so connecting the +ve and -ve the wrong way round will kill the controller instantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Brush Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hi and welcome to the forum.Am I right in thinking the MD6 looks and works like the chinese basic motor drives?Things from the same factory are often differently badged.Perhaps if you post some pics it would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrydog Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 Thanks for the replies; I am sure the handset is faulty as when leaving it connected to the battery source for about an hour the red light turned green?? but still nothing worksAsked Vixen and they say that it cant be repaired as there are no longer any parts available so not sure where to turn now as apparently the controller they sell isnt compatable with my motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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