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Old 01-01-2008, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Alchemy View Post
what happens if you remove the hand controller and use an autoguide program with a usb adaptor
Huh? How do you do that? How would I slew, GoTo, etc?

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Originally Posted by Alchemy View Post
....... just considering it could be your hand controller given it stayed on for 24 secs, that doesnt sound like a mechanical flaw
The object doesn't keep travelling at Slew speed. It slows at release of the button then slowly keeps moving for the 24 seconds.

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Originally Posted by mick pinner
l'm not sure what the problem is although l would be guessing hand controller but IMO do not intentionally run the mount out of balance,
That is my concern, Mick. Running the mount waayyy out of balance.

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Originally Posted by mick pinner
apart from probably doing some serious damage you are only bypassing what is an obvious problem
That's why I am asking for help in here. I don't want to bypass. My gears could get stipped!
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