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It appears that the encoder coupled to the alt drive motor is faulty or not plugged in properly and is not supplying the right feedback to the alt drive board, so it thinks that the motor is turning very slow and is supplying full drive to the motor. What controller are you using with the DS-2130? Because a Autostar 497 should report a motor fault. You would have to open the alt drive and board so we could see what they look like and direct you to the encoder.
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No, I have no knowledge to disassemble a DS-2130 but I think I have seen some information on the Cloudy Nights forum, so do a search on their Meade forum and see what you can get. How did you manage to do training of the Alt drive? did it still move at full speed? I usually slow down to a "2" speed when It gets close to the target when doing training.Sky17 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 19, 2020 9:56 pm I’m using the 494 autostar controller as well as a 497. I do occasionally get a motor fault when making the scope move a long distance at high speed. But most of the time no fault is displayed. The motor calibration and training occur with no error message. Any tips on how to open it up to see the alt board and motor?
I found this : http://www.data-plumber.com/dsmotors.htm
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Thanks again.
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