View Single Post
  #4  
Old 15-02-2010, 07:12 PM
supernova1965's Avatar
supernova1965 (Warren)
Buddhist Astronomer

supernova1965 is offline
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Phillip Island,VIC, Australia
Posts: 4,073
Quote:
Originally Posted by lacad01 View Post
Warren EQDIR is part of the EQMOD project which allows direct control of the Skywatcher or Synta EQ5/6 GEM (German Equatorial Mount). Mount control can be via the Synscan hand controller to a PC or the hand controller can be bypassed altogether using a RS232/TTL cable between the mount and PC - in other words EQDIR. These are then used in conjunction with ASCOM drivers and software such as Stellarium or Cartes Du Ciel, etc for full control over the mount.
Bummer Al
Thanks for that I have learned something but unfortunately it doesn't help to solve Al's problem it doesn't sound good for him hopefully someone who knows more can help.
Reply With Quote