HEQ5 NEMA 14 Swap: A DIY Mount Upgrade
Astrophotographers constantly seek ways to improve their equipment for better tracking and imaging. One such dedicated tinkerer has shared their extensive project: swapping the NEMA 14 stepper motors on their HEQ5 mount.
This ambitious upgrade took weeks of meticulous design, particularly for the hub spacers needed to accommodate T60 plastic pulleys. The core of the system is built around a basic Wemos ESP32 with a stepper board, running the popular OnStep control software. While the wiring has been completed, the moment of truth – applying power to the motors – is yet to come.
The image showcases the fruits of this labor, with the green parts representing the designer's own creations and the red parts being sourced from someone else's innovative design. This collaborative spirit is often what drives progress in the DIY astrophotography community.
Acquisition and Processing Details:
As per community guidelines, it's important to note that this post focuses on the technical upgrade of the mount itself, not on image acquisition or processing. Further details regarding the specific cameras, telescopes, filters, and processing software used for any resulting astrophotography would typically be shared in a separate context or in the comments section of the original source if applicable.
