{"id":190,"date":"2017-10-06T13:40:47","date_gmt":"2017-10-06T13:40:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.astro-baby.com\/astrobaby\/?page_id=190"},"modified":"2021-03-26T18:37:40","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T18:37:40","slug":"rebuilding-the-skywatcher-eq6orion-atlas-mount","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.astro-baby.com\/astrobaby\/help\/rebuilding-the-skywatcher-eq6orion-atlas-mount\/","title":{"rendered":"Rebuilding the SkyWatcher EQ6\/Orion Atlas Mount"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"EQ6<\/a>The EQ6, EQ6 Syntrek and EQ6 Pro along with the NEQ6 and Orion Atlas versions are all the same basic mount – the only difference in the Syntrek\/GoTo versions is the motors, the power board, the main board, the handcontroller and the cosmetics. The strip down procedure will be identical.<\/p>\n

I would advise you read through all of the sections a few times before starting work to familiarise yourself with the process. The case study contains useful information for mounts which may require replacement of their shim washers.<\/p>\n

CAUTION<\/span> – The EQ6 is a very tough challenge and unless you have a fair degree of technical ability I would advise against attempting a rebuild. However, you can with a modicum of tools and some patience tune the worm gear to reduce play in the mounts axis.
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