every time I try to adjust the altitude screws they don't move, preventing me from doing an accurate polar alignment, clear skies to y'all.
Screws problem
What you mean you have to take one out and the another one you turn
Was it previously working, and now no longer is? Both bolts have to be used at the same time, one tightens while the other loosens.
[pre]Either the threaded rods are threaded or the threading of the mount is damaged.[/pre]
Terry Maurice:
Was it previously working, and now no longer is? Both bolts have to be used at the same time, one tightens while the other loosens.
Yeah I've already tried but nothing they don't move
[pre]You should check the two screws to see if their threads are damaged.[/pre]
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Can you loosen both adjuster screws ?
If so, can you back them off, say 1/4" 4-5mm and move the mount by hand ?
If not, the bolts holding the mount to the tripod/pier may be too tight.
If so, can you back them off, say 1/4" 4-5mm and move the mount by hand ?
If not, the bolts holding the mount to the tripod/pier may be too tight.
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both are like this, but even trying to apply a light pressure they don't move an inch
Did you try what I said above.
Bob Lockwood:
Did you try what I said above.
*Yeah, I tried but still nothing, the screws are not damaged
[pre]If it is not the screws that are broken, it is certainly the internal thread of the frame.[/pre]
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Christophe:If it is not the screws that are broken, it is certainly the internal thread of the frame.
probably, in that case, I will go regardless of someone who can help me, thanks to everyone and clear skies!
Just curious, what mount are you using.
Never mind, HEQ5
Never mind, HEQ5
Bob Lockwood:
Just curious, what mount are you using.
HEQ5 PRO bought a few months ago.
Could this be the problem.
Bob Lockwood:
Could this be the problem.
No, I also tried with a little lubricant but nothing, now as soon as I have time I'll take the mount to the service center, I don't want to cause further damage, thanks anyway
update: I managed to fix it somehow, I'll do some tests tonight, thanks everyone for helping me
Retract both screws and see if you manually can move the Alt-axis on the mount.
If it is too hard you should loosen the tension on the bolts on that axis.
If it is too hard you should loosen the tension on the bolts on that axis.
Tommy Blomqvist:
Retract both screws and see if you manually can move the Alt-axis on the mount.
If it is too hard you should loosen the tension on the bolts on that axis.
I managed to fix it, thanks anyway!