thanks for the suggestion white rabbit - I don't think the synscan controllers have batteries though
maybe I need to reset the home position?
here is a few sequences I endured last night
in the end I just started guiding, it could handle up to 5 mins. but that was the 3rd waste of a night in a row. 2 more clear nights ahead, am hoping to nail it. so open to all suggestion!!!! im desperate!