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Old 25-10-2020, 05:45 PM
Startrek (Martin)
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Scott,
Glad to help
Your post prompted me to post some information on PC Direct method vs the preferred EQDirect method ( look in Beginners equipment section )
Now you mentioned your mount a Saxon HEQ5 ( it’s really a rebadged Skywatcher HEQ5 mount )
And I assume the mount just has a RJ45 port for the handcontroller and a RJ12 Autoguider port ( and no USB2B port ) correct ?
Does your version 5 Synscan Handcontroller have a RJ45 port , a RJ12 port and a USB2B port ? Correct ? If so good you can put the handcontroller back in the the plastic bag and store it.You can always use it later if you wish
If the above is correct then I would recommend you adopt the EQ Direct method of telescope control using EQMOD as the command controller , StellariumScope as the driver and Stellarium as your planetarium to navigate across the night sky
If you were sold a 1.8m long Shoestring cable ( USB2EQ5 ) custom EQ Direct cable then that’s a good start
Can you confirm all the above ?
Cheers
Martin
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