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I think maybe he meant EQDIR hardware rather than EQMOD or EQASCOM software.
The EQDIR or equivalent hardware is not absolutely required since Sky-Watcher conclusively documented a few years ago now that PC direct mode on the hand controller is indeed direct mode straight to the motor controller. All you need to use EQMOD is to set the hand controller to PC direct mode and plug the already included DB9 to RJ cord into the hand controller. (Add a USB to DB9 serial adapter these days if you no don't have a serial port on your computer.)
A good 'ol FTDI USB to TTL serial cable with an RJ connector direct to the mount is more compact of course and avoids any need to have the hand controller in the mix.
I've done it both ways and they both work fine.
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