Top of Base Assembled

All the running gear is installed. 

Bottom left is the altitude motor which incorporates an electro-mechanical clutch (a slip clutch could also be used). This drives via a 2GT belt, the left and right altitude rollers mounted on a single shaft. The rockers are guided by 4 small horizontal bearings on each roller support block.

The azimuth drive is at bottom right.


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