GPS usage question

[StuTodd]

Apologies if this has been asked before but I have a StarGPS unit which works fine with the Eqmod/CdC set up.

My question is "should I keep it on all the time or just connect it up at the start of a session to sync the time in the Eqmod and CdC"?

Thanks in advance,

Stu

EDIT Anyone know how to get Windoze10 to sync with a GPS device as that is a good thing to have..?

[Atmos]

Using it with EQMOD, once you have your location and accurate time it shouldn't matter at all. The only reason for keeping it in after that is for accurate time

I also use a GPS with Windows 10 and haven't had any issues.

[StuTodd]

Ok thanks for that.
I'm having probs with the EQMOD not accurately "going to". Thought it could be the time being out on laptop. I'll browse the yahoo group for help.

[Atmos]

The time would have to change quite dramatically for it to cause a noticeable foto error.

[StuTodd]

Yeah, I thought it could be one element of a few which are giving me probs.

How many stars do you need to sync on for a good pointing model?
I put 42 in last night, saved the list, parked, unparked and tried slewing to a star. It was out by degrees.

Stu

[Atmos]

I found that pretty common type of thing with my EQ6 and TheSkyX. After a Sync it worked perfectly again after that.