My Meade LX85 mount has gone on the fritz, so it's time for an upgrade. The mount has been back to Meade for a warranty repair on the RA motor, but now the DEC is wonky. Upgrading the mount myself is way cheaper than boxing it all up and sending it back to Meade for another repair that might last a couple of months. This was a truly disappointing bit of kit.
Everything in this video was purchased by me. Upgrades will include new motors, belt drive conversion and a new brain from Ukraine's Astro-Gadget (not from Abby Normal). astro-gadget.net
Sorry the vid is so long. There were no instructions, so I had to wing it. If you have any questions, ask them below and I will answer them as best I can.
Thanks for your time!
7 сен 2024
