I am modding a scope mount to more easily follow NOT track........ follow the Sun when viewing, but I have hit a snag.

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I am modding a scope mount to more easily follow NOT track........ follow the Sun when viewing, but I have hit a snag.

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I am modding a scope mount to more easily follow NOT track........ follow the Sun when viewing, but I have hit a snag.

I need to find two metal boxes/cases that I can place the motors in with the end sticking out for the gear, and the electric cable going in the other end AND bolt it to the mount.

They need to be about 3.5" x 1.5" x 1.5"

Similar to the box in the 2nd image.

I have looked everywhere MUST have ends, sealed box to cut holes in

Thank you
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Re: I am modding a scope mount to more easily follow NOT track........ follow the Sun when viewing, but I have hit a sna

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What's the difference between following the sun and tracking the sun?


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