Hi,
got if from teleskope-express.de. They still have them in stock (for GM8). It is written OPW8 on the box. I didnt get any spring and screws with it. Should I?
I have installed this new worm block today. What a pita ! Here are my thoughts
Cons:
1. Well, in fact its not a ONE piece worm block. Its a bunch of several pieces screwed together.
2. The biggest issue is that it's impossible to be 100% sure that the coupler is good aligned. The coupler is hidden. I think its a bad design. There should be a window in the cover of the worm. It may be covered with a flat metal piece and two screws. Not a big problem to make this.
3. If you dont have a tucked motor version of the mount, it is impossible to manually check if the worm is to much pressed to the worm gear. You have to turn on the mount, slew and you may have a RA stall. If you see the stall message, just adjust the thumb screw (not so easy, but I will write about it later). Then you can use the balance function to perfectly adjust the worm mesh.
4. There is another design flaw. It is impossible to turn the thumb screw, because the wings of the this screw are to long and hit the mount !
Pros:
1. Hmmm. Still dont know. I think only the original OPWB is a good idea. All in line for 100%: gearbox->coupler>worm. BTW how long is the waiting time for original OPWB and is it still offered?
Seb
