I've dismantled mine some times. You can see some pictures in
http://cacella.astrodatabase.net/lx200gps.htm


-----Original Message-----
A. Greiner
Sent: sexta-feira, 20 de fevereiro de 2004 02:41
Subject: [M]: Re: LX200 GPS


The motors in the LX200 classic were Mabuchi slot car motors. $10 a dozen.

The motors in the GPS scope are much better. They have an encoder built
into the back and integral gear box on the front. I have not been able to
find out who makes them. They may be small Pittman motors which are fairly
high class as these motors go. I would still guess that they are not more
than a few bucks. Perhaps some GPS owner will tell us what they are one day
soon.

Doc G



----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 10:14 PM
Subject: [M]: LX200 GPS


> Well, I just got an LX200 10" GPS, and am somewhat shocked to see posts
> saying that the motors in the unit are $5 slot car motors. This is just
> unbelievable. Are they this cheap in the GPS version? What is the
failure
> rate of LX200 GPS scopes? Do they all break within a year or so? Do some
> last 5+ years with no problems? Have I just made a horrific purchase?
Are
> the Celestron GPS scopes this poorly designed??
>
>
>

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