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Originally Posted by Robert9
Thanks for filling that in Mark. I've also downloaded the synscan manual and had the feeling that it should be possible to test the hand control separately. I just couldn't work out where the batteries were placed. Its important (need I say it) that the polarity is right!!! Caleb isn't sure whether it is a Synscan or not. My Celestron is clearly marked and I would expect other brands to flash their name too.
I just hate to see someone in trouble like this.
Robert
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Me too Robert. I actually have the synscan controller (ver 3) on my HEQ5 pro and its a funny thing. When I tried to upgrade the software as I do with my meades it did not work and the controller appeared to be dead, nothing, zilch. I took it back and got another one which did exactly the same thing when I tried to upgrade. I also thought I had reversed the polarity or my power pack had killed the controller. This time I re-booted and held the 8 key down and thankfully it came back to life but had no software on it. It turns out the software loader was bad and wiped all the code without replacing it. I dropped back and used an earlier version of the loader and hey presto, it all worked again. Never had a problem with the meade controllers which I update all the time.
Mark