It's been already commented: brave man! I would not dare to do that. However, I may be forced to do so. I am having problem with declination drive. It stops after a fraction to maybe one degree of move. It happened just during the fourth session with the SKW Adv. GTi. I filed a complain but they are silent fourth day (just got automatic confirmation of reception). Would you have guess what can be a problem? Also a question to you video - it doesn't look like there is any greese on the dirve teeths. As far as I remember you generally recommend putting some greese on it. What kind of greese would you recommend any special kind? When answering please bear in mind that the trade marks of items available in the US may not be available in Europe so a type of greese hint would be the best. Thank you .
I am not sure what the issue might be without a look. However here is a link to the grease that I used. I hope this helps! www.amazon.com/Super-Lube-21030-Synthetic-Grease/dp/B000XBH9HI/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=S7YE8019CA4G&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WL8plNsV28iRgEORDlZM_iPYo1f7SotbXOPgVhiiPUBYtjdUmbhUAdSEGxRN0kx0y6SM9udm4Va4deH3Y9kHAnlDi61-fhy_iT4dY6s6ZspZpoWGTS5IjpKdkVh1SDh-j9l2Kb_nPaeLG_Cd61CKUJcd2LXXLHuLVCZV876jZm4NA-VasKu38W2NcH4tjkYGlj74jH_tDbb8-KSwDUYXpb_n8L0FGj63C0tUQ11CbIg.yb64AGQ0YM8inzYW-X0VWORF5KvLIIIs7WrhdnW5Z30&dib_tag=se&keywords=super%2Blube&qid=1734714105&sprefix=super%2Blub%2Caps%2C251&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1
Sorry, didn't quite get the bit where you can adjust the reticle without taking the whole unit apart. Can you please explain? Mine is like 30° counter clockwise off . . .
Thank you for the video, Just maybe next time You can dissassamble the motor unit. Right now Altough I can connect to mount the motors did not respond, I m trying to diagnose the problem, Do you know where can I buy the specific parts of the mount ?
Maybe use a multi meter to see if the motors have voltage to them. Honestly I'm not sure if any of the parts can be purchased 🤔. When I take it back apart again I will do a little digging and see what I can find. Likewise if you learn of anything please share.
Re the missing washer on the dec backlash screw: Yes; there should be a washer there, just like on the RA backlash adjustment screw. It'd probably be cheaper by an order of magnitude - and a heckuvalot faster - to just buy a single stainless steel #4 or #6 washer at your local hardware store and put it on yourself than to get Sky-Watcher to send you one. Unrelated question: I'm intrigued by the backing music track in the video. Care to share the title & artist's name?
I will be going to the dark site soon, life had been a little busy. I will the redo guiding calibration and see if it improves but I will say it is smoother sounding, if that makes sense. But that's not good evidence of improvement 🙄
If the original StarAdventurer can hold 11 lbs/5 kgs this one can hold more as it is built. One of both is wrong, and it is probably a choice from Sky Watcher to avoid hurting the sales of bigger mounts.
If you add more counter weight or a longer counter weight bar to increase leverage you "can" add more weight however the mounts hardware and support structure is only meant to hold so much. So you may have premature wear on components, and reduced guiding accuracy. The rule of thumb I think most people are familiar with is half max capacity. That being said I am using it at full capacity as my setup is right dead on 11lbs and I have stable photos with long exposures, while more sensitive to wind it still yields excellent results. At the end of the day is what people have to work with, well then make it work!
I'm having trouble accessing the RA part of the mount. The RA faceplate isn't coming off due to the latitude adjustment bar being in the way, and I can't seem to remove as easily as you did in your previous video. Can you provide any information/hints on how it is removed?
@@JeliSpace Thanks for the reply! I saw your other video here: th-cam.com/video/_nZr6yJWqOo/w-d-xo.html where you're taking the black rod off - I believe this prevents the plate from coming off? However, the rod doesn't seem to budget at all for me - I've even resorted to take the flat end of a punch and try to gently hammer out the rod to no avail.
Lol I understand the trepidation but I assure you it is still working perfectly. This is the second mount I have torn down without issue. After all someone had to do it right?
Very nice! Thanks! Looks like a nice little mount.
Thanks it is a workhorse for sure.
It's been already commented: brave man! I would not dare to do that. However, I may be forced to do so. I am having problem with declination drive. It stops after a fraction to maybe one degree of move. It happened just during the fourth session with the SKW Adv. GTi. I filed a complain but they are silent fourth day (just got automatic confirmation of reception). Would you have guess what can be a problem? Also a question to you video - it doesn't look like there is any greese on the dirve teeths. As far as I remember you generally recommend putting some greese on it. What kind of greese would you recommend any special kind? When answering please bear in mind that the trade marks of items available in the US may not be available in Europe so a type of greese hint would be the best. Thank you .
I am not sure what the issue might be without a look. However here is a link to the grease that I used. I hope this helps!
www.amazon.com/Super-Lube-21030-Synthetic-Grease/dp/B000XBH9HI/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=S7YE8019CA4G&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WL8plNsV28iRgEORDlZM_iPYo1f7SotbXOPgVhiiPUBYtjdUmbhUAdSEGxRN0kx0y6SM9udm4Va4deH3Y9kHAnlDi61-fhy_iT4dY6s6ZspZpoWGTS5IjpKdkVh1SDh-j9l2Kb_nPaeLG_Cd61CKUJcd2LXXLHuLVCZV876jZm4NA-VasKu38W2NcH4tjkYGlj74jH_tDbb8-KSwDUYXpb_n8L0FGj63C0tUQ11CbIg.yb64AGQ0YM8inzYW-X0VWORF5KvLIIIs7WrhdnW5Z30&dib_tag=se&keywords=super%2Blube&qid=1734714105&sprefix=super%2Blub%2Caps%2C251&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1
@@JeliSpace Thanks a lot! Merry Christmas🙂
Sorry, didn't quite get the bit where you can adjust the reticle without taking the whole unit apart. Can you please explain? Mine is like 30° counter clockwise off . . .
Yeah I will make a new video real quick and get it up for you. So please be looking for that shortly, thanks so much!
@@JeliSpace, thank you!
Te mount Is Made in?
Pretty sure it is made in China.
Thank you for the video, Just maybe next time You can dissassamble the motor unit.
Right now Altough I can connect to mount the motors did not respond, I m trying to diagnose the problem, Do you know where can I buy the specific parts of the mount ?
Maybe use a multi meter to see if the motors have voltage to them. Honestly I'm not sure if any of the parts can be purchased 🤔. When I take it back apart again I will do a little digging and see what I can find. Likewise if you learn of anything please share.
Re the missing washer on the dec backlash screw: Yes; there should be a washer there, just like on the RA backlash adjustment screw. It'd probably be cheaper by an order of magnitude - and a heckuvalot faster - to just buy a single stainless steel #4 or #6 washer at your local hardware store and put it on yourself than to get Sky-Watcher to send you one.
Unrelated question: I'm intrigued by the backing music track in the video. Care to share the title & artist's name?
Song is by Elias Pires title is Fundo Estrelar. Thanks for the idea there.
Was there much of an improvement after pulling apart and regreasing the mount? Thanks for the video!
I will be going to the dark site soon, life had been a little busy. I will the redo guiding calibration and see if it improves but I will say it is smoother sounding, if that makes sense. But that's not good evidence of improvement 🙄
If the original StarAdventurer can hold 11 lbs/5 kgs this one can hold more as it is built. One of both is wrong, and it is probably a choice from Sky Watcher to avoid hurting the sales of bigger mounts.
If you add more counter weight or a longer counter weight bar to increase leverage you "can" add more weight however the mounts hardware and support structure is only meant to hold so much. So you may have premature wear on components, and reduced guiding accuracy. The rule of thumb I think most people are familiar with is half max capacity. That being said I am using it at full capacity as my setup is right dead on 11lbs and I have stable photos with long exposures, while more sensitive to wind it still yields excellent results. At the end of the day is what people have to work with, well then make it work!
Does it have 2x bearings on DEC axis as well ?
yes
Thanks for answering lol! Been super busy!
excellente vidéo trés instructive....thanks !
I'm glad it helped! Thanks for the kudos 👏
Brave man! ;)
Someone had too? 😆
I'm having trouble accessing the RA part of the mount. The RA faceplate isn't coming off due to the latitude adjustment bar being in the way, and I can't seem to remove as easily as you did in your previous video. Can you provide any information/hints on how it is removed?
Sorry for the late reply, are you talking about the lower cover? Kind of hard to understand if we are talking about the same thing?
@@JeliSpace Thanks for the reply! I saw your other video here: th-cam.com/video/_nZr6yJWqOo/w-d-xo.html where you're taking the black rod off - I believe this prevents the plate from coming off? However, the rod doesn't seem to budget at all for me - I've even resorted to take the flat end of a punch and try to gently hammer out the rod to no avail.
To me , This sounds like a Path of no return and total loss of your assembly....I hope god help you on the mounting back...
Lol I understand the trepidation but I assure you it is still working perfectly. This is the second mount I have torn down without issue. After all someone had to do it right?
I considered buying one, now I’m pleased I didnt’t
They are not all bad especially if its a smaller focal length setup.
I almost bought one of these instead of EQ6r Pro, glade I didn’t, looks flimsy and poorly built 😬 good video though.
Surprisingly inspite of that out does perform well. Thanks for the kudos, and yeah that eq6 is a beast!
@@JeliSpace I'm impressed that they could engineer, and manufacture that much tech into the mount and market it in the $500-$600 dollar price range!