[Logieberra (Logan)]

Hi guys,

A mate just purchased an EQ8 and has asked me to set it up. I've used a range of EQ mounts, including an earlier EQ6, but this 8 seems like a different beast.

For current/former owners, would you please confirm a few things for me, and provide web links where relevant.

1. Encoders on axis. What are they for? If you bump the mount, it never loses its place? Or for absolute unparking/parking each night?

2. Where is the default home/startup position?

3. Latest version of HC firmware? Any known issues?

4. Latest version of mount firmware? Any known issues?

5. What is the pointing accuracy like on these?

6. Does the point mapping function in EQ Mod work? Any tips?

7. Apart from AstroBurritoTortillaTequila plate solving, any other 'free stuff' out that that is simple to setup and just works? (Even ones that require online Astrometry.net)

8. PEC. How does Pempro V2 go with these mounts? Any tips?

9. Gear mesh adjustment and re-greasing. Any good sites with pics/vids out there?

Cheers