[Merlin66 (Ken)]

Martin,
I was the one that mentioned EQmod and the Synscan "PC Direct" not the OP.

It could be that he's just using the PC Direct and the "Ascom/ Celestron scope driver/ Synta Skywatcher Mount" settings, this also works to give computer control to the HEQ5 mount. (Note: This works for the prior V5 Celestron scope driver file)


The new Ascom SW driver (6.0.6262) is specifically for computer control of the SW mounts "Ascom/Skywatcher telescope/"
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This driver is for all mounts that use the Synta SkyWatcher SynScan controller, including those provided by Orion etc. It should work with both AltAz and GEM mounts. The SynScan Hand Controller version must be 3.38 or 4.38 or later to get full functionality but limited functionality should be available for all HC versions
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I agree that when EQMod was original designed for the V2 Synscan SW driver systems that Chris highly recommended a EQDir connection for the EQMod.

I think things have come a long way since then and that the current V3/V4 Synscan "PC Direct" is far more robust and capable.
Just my 2c

EDIT: Whooops, I see that Geoff in his message title does mention EQMod......sorry for the confusion!!!!