EQ1 mount Tweeks

[mark RD]

Thanks FLO for getting my EQ1 and ST80 to me in time for the clouds and ran That was expected.

I know there is a youtube clip for tweeks on the ST80, some I have already done.  The rest I will do in time.

But for now I have turned my attention on the mount. Why do the chinese use that horid grease Its hard to balance the scope as the grease is so sticky. Deffinatly need to strip and regrease. I have also changed the clutch levers to give a little more leverage.

Anyone got any more idears what can be done to improve an EQ1 mount?

[JamesF]

Anyone got any more idears what can be done to improve an EQ1 mount?

Sell it and buy a HEQ5?

Hanging a couple of kilos from under the tripod head or just putting the weight in the tray will probably stiffen it up a little.  I know some people have filled the legs with sand to give them a bit more solidity.

One SGL member (steppenwolf, perhaps?) even mounted a red dot rifle sight (I think) on the side to allow better polar alignment.

James

[mark RD]

Sell it and buy a HEQ5?

Hanging a couple of kilos from under the tripod head or just putting the weight in the tray will probably stiffen it up a little.  I know some people have filled the legs with sand to give them a bit more solidity.

One SGL member (steppenwolf, perhaps?) even mounted a red dot rifle sight (I think) on the side to allow better polar alignment.

James

The HEQ5 is a bit heavy for a grab and go scope Im thinking of riviting on some alloy plates to the legs to make them more stable

[JamesF]

That might help, certainly.  If you're using an observing chair or stool and set it fairly low then you could also extend the legs as little as possible.

James

[mark RD]

That might help, certainly.  If you're using an observing chair or stool and set it fairly low then you could also extend the legs as little as possible.

James

Thats a good idea

[rowan46]

I have a polar scope mounted to mine

[JamesF]

Any photos of how you set it up?  I've never completely given up on the idea of fitting one to mine.

James

[rowan46]

I will post them later I am at work at the moment

[JamesF]

Excellent.  Thank you.

James

[rowan46]

http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/213854-eq1-family-friendly-version/

[Peter Drew]

The fitting tolerances on the EQ1 are a bit slack, the heavy grease tends to pack out clearances and gives the impression of precision. 

[mark RD]

I know the mount head is not going to be great its only needs to carry the ST80 Wondering though if the legs could be replaced with a decent camera tripod