Scope wobbles on HEQ5

[bendiddley]

Not sure if this is normal or not but when my 130pds has been attached to my HEQ5 (black standard version) there is a small amount of play if I wobble the scope, not much, just a little. The HEQ5 bolts are securely tightened to the dovetail bar which is securely attached to the scope. It's the top of the HEQ5 which is wobbling I think. So my questions is, is it normal to have a bit of play or should it be rock solid, no movement whatsoever? Seems a bit crazy that a slight breeze could make my scope wobble, the whole point of getting an HEQ5 was so that I could have a solid mount for my imaging. Hope someone can offer some advice.

[Skipper Billy]

Have a read at this - it sounds like you need to tune the backlash out of the gear train - its not difficult - just time consuming to get it spot on.

http://www.astro-baby.com/heq5-rebuild/heq5-m1.htm

 

[bendiddley]

Great thanks. Just had a look at the link but not sure which section applies to the solution you're suggesting...

1 - Strip Down and Cleaning of the Declination Axis 
2 - Lubrication and Reassembly of the Declination Axis
3 - Strip Down and Cleaning of the Right Ascension Axis
4 - Lubrication and Reassambly of the Right Ascension Axis
5 - Adjusting Worm Gear Engagement / Motor Gears
6 - Adjusting the altitude thrust bearings
7 - Appendix - Hardware and Software History

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[kens]

2 hours ago, bendiddley said:

5 - Adjusting Worm Gear Engagement / Motor Gears

This one

[bendiddley]

Have fixed it! Many thanks guys!