How To Fit a Motor to a Celestron Telescope in minutes ... Sounds Complex but it's actually easy!!

[@brodyray8136]

Thank you Dave so much for showing me how to set it up I couldn't have done it without you! Have a good day 😁

[@lottythekidd-2]

1:33 For those that don't understand: The "n" and "s" thing is about hemisphere, if you live below equator you live on southern hemisphere, so you set "S", but if you live in norhern hemisphere like for example Poland you have to set "N".

[@James-Real]

Thank you so much, i didn't put the battery in the first time and didn't know how to access it!

[@astrokheltv13]

Thank you for this. I love the cat!!! ❤️

[@RonySemaan]

Very good guide & well demonstrated

[@jenniferleslie688]

Hi Dave, Do you have a video of how to set up using this device, I've tried to find a video that tells you how to callibrate it so that it works properly but some of the videos are awful. your video's are so clear and easy to listen to.

[@reviewsbydave8417]

Hi Jennifer, as soon as I get the weather to I promise I will do a set up and demonstrration thanks for taking the time to comment Dave

[@jenniferleslie688]

@@reviewsbydave8417 Thank you!!

[@fernandobergraca]

Thanks Dave! This helped me figuring my already monted on and how to put the battery. Quick question if I may. Once that is connected I am not able to move the slow motion control. Is there a way to bypass? or once the motor is connected it is the only and main controller for the slowmotion knob?

[@mrtambourineman6107]

My friend is a flat earther, I'm taking him out tommorow with me to look through my telescope 🔭 the same setup as this, should be fun to have him explain the N/S options on the motordrive!

[@Pogo-A-Gogo]

how did it go? ive just joined a flat earth group on FB and i want to rip my face off and pull my hair out reading some comments from people who are so damn sure of themselves.

[@mrtambourineman6107]

@@Pogo-A-Gogo you can't talk to these self proclaimed 'open minded' types that love their various conspiracies. It went awful! I nearly fell out with them as I was literally showing them the earth 🌎 Rotation live,but it still wasn't good enough. I've come to the conclusion, they simply enjoy their conspiracies too much to give up on them, and who am I to try and take that away from them!

[@CASACASA-mc4qh]

Thanks for the video. I couldn't find the instructions anywhere.

[@pimpmaestro5666]

Dave.. thank you. Took a while to even get the motor. It is being delivered this week and I will be following these instructions to install mine. Good demonstration. What other upgrades can I make to my telescope to improve its functionality? What about phone attachments, especially for iPhone?

[@allan_astrophotography]

enjoyed the music more than anything else. Very informative video, good presentation skills A++++

[@peterschild7490]

Hi Dave, thank you for the clear video, but when I use mine I have everything setup the exact same way you have yours, yet it doesn't actually move the telescope itself. I tried with just one weight too but the motor wont actually move it.

[@gregorypdearth]

This is a simple but tricky drive system. You have to tighten the knob to lock the telescope to the gears for that axis. You should not be able to move the telescope by hand. If you can swing the telescope around that axis by hand, the motor is just turning the worm gear but not biting the teeth of the round gear. But if the tension knob is TOO tight, the harder worm gear will EAT the threads of the circular gear. The gear should be the same color all around. If part of it is silver, those teeth have been worn down and you will need to fix this before the motor drive or even the manual controls will work. And the motor drive itself has a very specific connection to the worm gear shaft. If it isn't tightened properly against the flat part of the worm gear shaft, the motor won't make the worm gear move. Finally, the telescope might not seem to be moving if the motor is on the slowest setting. Crank the knob on the control box up (the motor should get louder). The movement should then be detectable. It is really easy to miss something even if you follow these directions here given the questionable operational and build quality of this enigmatic equipment mount.

[@7716976]

Thank you for Your information!…..from Formosa Argentina

[@reviewsbydave8417]

Very welcome - hope all is well in beautiful Argentina

[@HrS_CvN]

Hi Can i connect a motor drive on my Celestron starsense lt 114az telescope?? Pls reply

[@reviewsbydave8417]

I can't see how it would work on that specific telescope , so sorry

[@MixatAAA]

Thnak you for the video I've just got one today but I didn't expect such a cheap quality from Celestron!

[@reviewsbydave8417]

Yes its not bad if you set it up and have patience, I've seen Jupiters moons quite well - just want a clear night to see Satrun andits rings,

[@SanjibRoy-yp9li]

Can I put it on any telescope or just celestron ones?

[@rajeevsaraf9]

Hi Dave, Nice video 😊 Can this be used for long exposure shots as well. I mean , will be able to carry camera load to track starts

[@reviewsbydave8417]

Yes, absolutely perfect for that as it will keep the image stationary for you while the exposure takes, also you can vary the speed of the motor for close or far objects,

[@jjmcwill1881]

@@reviewsbydave8417 Funny every youtube video is recommending trackers that cost thousands and this little thing is all I need.

[@heklik]

can it know takes long exposures photos, for how long ?

[@Andresdomingo]

Hi Dave, can you make a video using this motor drive?

[@reviewsbydave8417]

Hi Andres, great idea, yes, although we've had such poor weather of late I've been struggling to enjoy the telescope, hopefully soon!! There is a video explaining how an equatorial mount funtions and it would benefit from having a motor too! perhaps this can help... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3-clYejo7yCfaM Thanks for dropping a comment.

[@Andresdomingo]

@@reviewsbydave8417 thanks Dave

[@ARCASIAUK]

Great video. I was inspired by your excellent and informative review of this particular telescope that I went ahead and bought it. So far, very impressed and keen to use it, though unfortunately the weather in London has been cloudy most of the month so I’m patiently waiting for clear skies! Would you recommend this telescope? I am considering buyinit but if depend on how I feel after manually adjustingm it for star tracking! Thanks once again!

[@AwismitRana]

Ho much time can it track

[@Doomdog308]

I've got an old tescope with the mount could I take my scope off and attach my camera to the top (because it fits) and could I use this to keep my camera focused to the stars

[@pkikon6983]

Very very helpful. Thank you

[@kristopherdetar4346]

Does the vibration of the running motor transfer that vibration into your viewing field for more jangly view motion ??

[@reviewsbydave8417]

Good question and not noticed that happen , its very smooth operation

[@jace2957]

Great video

[@HrS_CvN]

I have a doubt, How to maintain the speed of motor drive in telescope with the object such that the object is in the centre??? Depending from how far the object is from north or south pole star , the distance does varies and also the angle.... Pls answer

[@corylyon545]

The rate at which the earth rotates is steady. The adjustment know on the motor allows you to match that rate at which the earth rotates.

[@jeancarlobarba6420]

Hello, you can use slow motion RA Knob when motor is attached to telescope?

[@reviewsbydave8417]

No it becomes fixed to the motor however you can still unlock the clutch bolt and then move the telescope freely with motor still attached.

[@tegans9415]

@@reviewsbydave8417 meaning the screw ?

[@ryleesgaming]

Can I use it on another telescope like the EMARTH Telescope 70mm Astronomical Refractor Telescope with Adjustable tripod ?

[@PARANOlDDROlD]

Does it work the with EQ mount that comes with the Astromaster 114? It looks almost identical but I just want to be sure

[@gregorypdearth]

Why is the motor upside down (the lables for the switches)?

[@xenify_]

is it possible to use this in eclipses

[@Astroymas]

Acabo de comprarlo para usar en mi Astromaster 130eq. Muchas gracias por la explicacion. Saludos desde Argentina! :)

[@hanspaulvanderlaan8105]

Thank you for your very informative video's! In your installation, does the DEC slow motion collide with the motor if you observe high west? I had to turn the scope around such that the DEC slow motion faces the front of the scope. Also (I live in Europe) still I had to switch the motor to 'south' for it to go in the right direction.

[@shreyasj4502]

Hi , so you're saying that you have to switch it to South even when you live in the northern hemisphere ?

[@hanspaulvanderlaan8105]

@@shreyasj4502 Yes, correct.

[@shreyasj4502]

@@hanspaulvanderlaan8105 ohk me too , I thought something is wrong with my telescope's motor 😅 By the way, for me the knob of the DEC axis hits the setting circle of RA . Does it happen with you as well sir?

[@hanspaulvanderlaan8105]

@@shreyasj4502 I cannot test that anymore, I traded my setup for a 120mm refractor with Eq5. Very satisfied now.

[@noskanow]

I have exactly the same problem. I'm in UK but have to switch the motor to 'S' to track in the correct direction. I asked Celestron for advice and they were useless. They didn't want to know. Has anyone found an answer to why these motors track in the wrong direction?

[@premnathrao]

Nice video Dave

[@reviewsbydave8417]

Thanks 👍

[@novokuybishevsk]

hello. what is the inner diameter (mm) of the seat for pluging to the fine-tuning knob ?

[@dennyrulos4847]

The metal fine-tuning knob is about 5,5mm, so the seat is a little bigger.

[@janeclark1881]

Really clear, thank you :)

[@reviewsbydave8417]

You're welcome!

[@intothefoxhole7985]

My mount has a large gear on it. Im thinging this is the wrong motor. Any idea? I dont think my mount is a celestron

[@tegans9415]

when the motor is connected it appears I am unable to use the thumb screw adjustment as it will not turn?

[@TheSmileyTaste]

Hi. How do i know what CG-mount bracket to use? 2 or 3? Thank you.

[@mukuthug298]

Hi Dave, Can we have a better view of planets like Jupiter, Saturn, etc and stars like Betelguese?

[@reviewsbydave8417]

Yes I will do - been waiting for a good opportinity to do so.

[@mukuthug298]

@@reviewsbydave8417 Ok Dave. 👍

[@hu5531n]

@@reviewsbydave8417 Unfortunately, Jupiter is way past opposition right now so looks very small. I have the Astromaster and I can tell you that at Opposition you can see all the bands quite nicely! (Just not the red spot) You can also see Saturns rings very clearly at opposition.

[@darthray8975]

Are you able to demonstrate how to use it for astrophotography or just bin general?

[@reviewsbydave8417]

Yes I've been meaning to get some photos and video , beenwaiting for good weather, will do soon

[@tristanskywalker1998]

Good video, but I have a question. When my motor is attached to the telescope, it causes my telescope to shake a little every time it makes an adjustment. It also makes a clicking sound every time this happens. Do you think this is human error caused by me not putting it together properly? Thanks.

[@reviewsbydave8417]

Have to say mine never does that, is everything tight and secure, it should move slowly and smoothly, does the battery hold good charge?

[@The.RandomTube]

Thank you soo much!

[@Diego-fx9vq]

Good video, thanks

[@reviewsbydave8417]

Glad you liked it!

[@MadeLY18]

Even if you live in north, you switch S right?

[@shreyasj4502]

Oh did you have the same problem , me too

[@benjohnson1372]

This is the comment I was looking for! I thought I did something wrong, I live in the UK and have to set it to S

[@haroldfernandez9209]

Thank you so much

[@amitshetty6359]

For planets, do I need to adjust the speed, compared to stars

[@reviewsbydave8417]

You will do yes

[@eottoe2001]

TY.

[@jayjoshi3655]

hi dave!! I had never seen such an calm😌, brilliant ,and amazing explanation❤

[@reviewsbydave8417]

Thank you! 😃

[@UnfitRunner]

Hey It not working.i have installed the motor drive but motor is not able to rotate the knob.helo me out

[@premnathrao]

loosen the rotation knobs a bit it will move freely

[@UnfitRunner]

@@premnathrao i will try . Thanks 😊

[@mazdamaniac4643]

You might want to check that the axis shafts aren't too tight. My Celestron EQ-1 mount came from the factory with mounts that were so tight and the worm gear misaligned so badly that the manual RA knob struggled to turn it by hand. There is a nut inside the mount under a plastic cover for this, same for the declination shaft. The mount also seems come packed with grease that's so thick it resembles glue more than a lubricant. Get that out of there and replace with some quality grease while you're sorting out the axis shafts. Your telescope will absolutely love you for it. These mounts seem to be poorly assembled from the factory, they work, but only just. TLC required.

[@prince-sonawane]

Have you tried using this motor with a full frame camera ?

[@benburden9323]

How must is a telescope motor

[@reviewsbydave8417]

Its handy and good for photo shots as need less adjustments

[@benburden9323]

Does the motor work well with the telescope

[@noskanow]

Your motor is switched to 'N', northern hemisphere, but it's tracking the telescope in the wrong direction!

[@maikimax]

Gracias de verdad

[@reviewsbydave8417]

eres muy bienvenido, España es mi país favorito para visitar

[@maikimax]

@@reviewsbydave8417 te deseo suerte, tendras exito

[@1kreature]

LOL. Running the motor a bit to get the screw to a more suitable angle would have been easier perhaps? You did get it on though :)

[@desijrichert]

That declination motor is a piece of junk right out of the Eighties. Very poorly designed even for being at least 40 years old. As far as mounting the battery, I just used some velcro and stuck it to the side of the motor box. That way I don't have to fiddle with the box to change the battery.