+Graham Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Quick update on these. Have had a chat with the manufactures and they are going to sort me out a trade price in the very near future. So I will be offering a fitting service soon after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Update for those people interested in a belt drive conversion for the NEQ6 that keeps the original gear ratio's. I have been having another conversation with the company that does the belt drive conversion for the HEQ5. They are going to push the development of the NEQ6 kit for me. So it should be available sooner rather than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Looks fairly easy to do? May do mine at some point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 It's really easy to do and the guide sheet has great photos. I did it all in about 90 minutes the only adjustments required are to tension the belt. The rest is just a case of slackening a few screws and re-tighten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Is it a lot quieter Tom? Obviously any backlash is taken up and I assume it would be more accurate for the Goto.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 There's a video on YouTube - it just wirs along in a low pitched hum with no crunching when slewing - it really is very quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Is it a lot quieter Tom? Obviously any backlash is taken up and I assume it would be more accurate for the Goto.. Can't you see the YouTube video in the post above? Try this link http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PwoGhUE_O0s&feature=plpp It definitely gets rid of the graunching noise when initiating a slew and is generally quieter. There backlash is gone in the gears replaced but not being too familiar with the rest of the innards I'm sure there will be slop else where. But any improvement is welcome right The traces if seem online show improved performance. I've yet to test mine out while imaging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Update for those people interested in a belt drive conversion for the NEQ6 that keeps the original gear ratio's. I have been having another conversation with the company that does the belt drive conversion for the HEQ5. They are going to push the development of the NEQ6 kit for me. So it should be available sooner rather than later. Fantastic, nice work graham. I am very interested in this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glider Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Here is a review by someone on Astronomy Shed, sounds very promising. http://www.astronomyshed.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=18467 Also see post #2, implies that the NEQ6 kit is out now too?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Here is a review by someone on Astronomy Shed, sounds very promising. http://www.astronomyshed.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=18467 Also see post #2, implies that the NEQ6 kit is out now too?! I believe fwm891 did the DIY mod / non standard gear ratio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glider Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 OK, I read it in context with post #1, implication busted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 OK, I read it in context with post #1, implication busted. I could be wrong but memory thinks he followed George's guide as he posted up the initial mod where you have to drill and tap and shave gears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al.Grant Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) This is interesting, a company http://rowanastronomy.com/index.htm down near Oxford doing a kit for £89 for the HEQ5, with one for the NEQ6 coming soon. I'm seriously tempted to get one, but not confident enough to start stripping down my HEQ5 pro (even after reading those instructions) Would also like to know how easy it is to get hold of replacement belts ..... I'm sure they'll wear eventually. Anybody in the Nottingham/Loughbrough/Leicester area who knows how to fit these? ====Quick Edit==== Anybody know if these kits still allow the use of the handset. I've seen some that do and some that only work under EQMOD once the belts are fitted. Edited October 1, 2013 by Al.Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) Hi Alistair. I am not up there but I do supply and fit these kits. You can send it down to me have the mod done and have it back for about £150.00 including the shipping by UPS both ways. As for the belts -- No problem getting replacements. Thanks Graham ps The kits I use keep the same gear ratios so allow the use of the handset. Edited October 1, 2013 by Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al.Grant Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Hi Alistair. I am not up there but I do supply and fit these kits. You can send it down to me have the mod done and have it back for about £150.00 including the shipping by UPS both ways. As for the belts -- No problem getting replacements. Thanks Graham ps The kits I use keep the same gear ratios so allow the use of the handset. Thanks. I'll certainly keep that option in mind. Looked at the instructions again and then took the cover plate off my mount to look inside, it doesn't look as bad as I thought. Had an email from Rowan Engineering who supply the kit and they confirm that the one they supply keeps the ratio the same, so it's still OK with the handset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 No probs Al. I get my kits from Rowan and they are the dogs danglies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Defo easy to do with a modicum of technical knowledge but for those more timid. Graham's your man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Mod done (by Graham) and working very well! Goto seems a bit more accurate, tracking is good and the quietness is most welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Great stuff Ron enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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