I have a 0.4m (16 inch) ScopeCraft telescope (vintage 2006).(Professional research grade telescope). It came with the DriveScope & WinScope software. It has been working OK..
The ScopeCraft (GOTO) has stepper motors on both axes interfaced to the DriveScope and PC computer.
Because the Scopecraft/DriveScope are not made any more I am concerned that in time it will become obsolete. Are there parts on the ScopeCraft that don't need to be replaced..
Is there an advantage, if any, replacing this drive system with a MKS 5000? Does it mean replacing the stepper motors,with SB motors and encoders, etc.
Does the MKS 5000 have absolute encoders built in for the SB motors? Will it mean making special adapters for each new SB motor.
Your help in clarifying would be much appreciated.
I can send details and photos if necessary.
Kind regards
Eamonn Ansbro.