Slow Monition Knobs on EQ5 Mount

[JDWolf]

Ive just got a 200mm Skywatcher Explorer on a EQ5 mount, so far ive had no problems with the telescope. However i cant get the slow monition knobs to fit on to the mount! The metal clips inside the knobs, which are suppost to hold them on, are too small and even if i take them out the holes in the knows are still too small.

Its not a really problem as i have managed to craft myself some replacement ones. I was just wondering if anyone else has had this problem with this mount, or was i just a little unluckly?

[russ]

I wonder if they have given you EQ2 slow motion controls?

I didn't have problems with my EQ5 slow motion control, other than they were completely smashed to pieces. But then there was a mix up with my order and I wasn't supposed to even have the EQ5. Kept quiet.

Russ

[JDWolf]

I could ahev got the EQ3 ones, like i said just wondered if anyone else had had problems with it.

Russ what mount was u supost to get?!?! :shock: Nice of them to mix it up for you!

[mark RD]

No problems here, mine was if anything alittle loose,

Mark

[JDWolf]

Emailed the guys i bought the scope from and they are sending me some replace ment ones. They said that they are sending us longer flexiable ones which go on easier and are easier to reach, sound like the ones you have Cas

[mark RD]

Where can I get some flexable ones for an EQ5? I been looking still have not found any....

Mark

[lunator]

I have had a look around for them but have not had much luck.

I think I'm going to try Astrofest

[FLO]

JD,

Contact the importers - Optical Vision; they will tell you who your nearest dealer is.

http://tinyurl.com/89xrv

Steve

[JDWolf]

Mark,

The only slow motion controls i have seen online are from Warehouse Express. If you go to www.warehouseexpress.com, click on Astronomical at the side and then on Accessories for Skywatchers (might have to click on the all below that). There should be a pair of slow motion controls for £17 at the bottom of the mounts and tripod section.

Jon

[Ambermile]

You want to check that they are "controls" rather than just knobs though. Unless you don't want the ones on the bendy/flexible extension? If not then... (old faithful) http://www.telescope-warehouse.com/product.aspx?itmID=126

Arthur

PS - no, not on commission...

[mark RD]

Mark,

The only slow motion controls i have seen online are from Warehouse Express. If you go to www.warehouseexpress.com, click on Astronomical at the side and then on Accessories for Skywatchers (might have to click on the all below that). There should be a pair of slow motion controls for £17 at the bottom of the mounts and tripod section.

Jon

Took me a while but I found them just wonder if thay are the bendy ones ( of which I want ) or the solid bar type.

Mark

[JDWolf]

Mark why dont you email them and ask or get them to send a pic