Is it possible to convert an eq3-2 drive to an eq5 drive?

[SteveBz]

1 hour ago, ronin said:

The software is potentially different but not sure, there is/was someone that redid the software and made their own controller up. They made it run at different speeds so it would get from A to B quicker. I think the big problem was getting the software on to the PIC chip.

Not sure if this was it: http://telescope.marford.me.uk/Projects/PICcontroller.htm

The link I had was a different address, but it looks similar.

I have often thought that with the motors that a Raspberry Pi might be an option as the controller. Do not have any real knowledge of the Pi but from a very very brief look it almost seems an option. Using the link and the diagram above could a Pi be used in place of the PIC16G627's to tell the L193D's to pulse.

Something to contemplate on those rare cloudy nights we get, and observing is not possible.

Ronin, it's fantastic, did you also see his "power free" electric focuser? Wow. Very cool.