Motorised tracking

[witchypoo]

Hi we own a Skywatcher 200P EQ5. can anyone recommend a good motorised drive kit for either tracking or co-ordinates etc. My husband saw a programme where someone had the same telescope with a motor on it and got all excited.

[rowan46]

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/skywatcher-mounts/synscan-pro-goto-version-3-upgrade-kit-for-eq5.html

[Cornelius Varley]

There are three options:

1, A single motor drive that allows the mount to track in right ascension only http://www.firstligh...ve-for-eq5.html @£75

2. A dual axis drive that allows you to control the mount in RA and DEC axis but with not computer control http://www.firstligh...ve-for-eq5.html @ £92

or

3. A full Synscan goto upgrade kit that gives you full control of the mount and can be connected to a laptop and controlled through a planetarium program http://www.firstlightoptics.com/skywatcher-mounts/page/2/ @£300

[JamesF]

http://www.firstligh...it-for-eq5.html

I'm really not sure I would do it that way. I'd be more inclined to sell the EQ5 (I'd have thought £180 to £200 wasn't an unreasonable amount to expect) and then buy the EQ5 Pro Synscan with everything already fitted for a smidge over £500. It might cost £30 more, say, to do it that way, but you'd not have to fit it and you'd have a brand new mount.

James

[rowan46]

I'm really not sure I would do it that way. I'd be more inclined to sell the EQ5 (I'd have thought £180 to £200 wasn't an unreasonable amount to expect) and then buy the EQ5 Pro Synscan with everything already fitted for a smidge over £500. It might cost £30 more, say, to do it that way, but you'd not have to fit it and you'd have a brand new mount.

James

You are probably right but I never seem to sell anything at the price I want it's always much less

[witchypoo]

hi all again, we bought the Synscan, finally got it fitted thanks to this site!!!! now stupid me didn't realise it didn't come with power!!! DOH . Question to all is we are going to Maplins tomorrow can you suggest what is the best adapter to get. I know it's a 12v but the lead they give you has a cigarette lighter atachment on it!!! Please help (and call me stupid if you like)

[foundaplanet]

I have one of these http://www.maplin.co.uk/5-in-1-jump-starter-with-portable-power-224871

HTH

[ronin]

If you want to power from mains at home maybe one of these:

AC/DC Supply

Set the voltage, get the correct sized tip and get the polarity right.

[ronl]

Try this link, it's a mains lead adaptor for EQ5 Synscan, give them

a ring to see if it will be ok with the Synscan upgrade.

http://www.harrisontelescopes.co.uk/acatalog/SkyWatcher_and_Celestron_Compatible_12v_Mains_Power_Supply.html

[Cornelius Varley]

If you want to power from mains at home maybe one of these:

 

AC/DC Supply

 

Set the voltage, get the correct sized tip and get the polarity right.

The amperage @ 12v is a little low. You need a regulated psu that can deliver a minimum of 2A.

[witchypoo]

can i confirm is it - polarity or + polarity???