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The park function is more for an EQ mount, it's not needed for a dob. You don't need to align the tube, put it down, level it, power up etc. and good to go. A good mod is to fit adjustable feet to the base and use a digital inclinometer for leveling. You will have to fit three hardwood blocks to the base to accept the leg threads. I've found that if its perfectly level it tracks better. I've even done a daytime alignment on a planet and found the tracking to be good all night on other objects. Another good mod is to get a 240v to 12v adapter on eBay and use bullet plugs to wire it so you can revert to a portable battery if there's no power available at the site. Centre of the plug is pos +.
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