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A wonderful mount for sure - it feels 'transparent' to me when all of the bits are working together so seamlessly. I use SoftwareBisque's PrecisionPEC software to measure and upload a PEC curve into the memory - it isn't terriibly sophisticated software but is designed to work closely with the PME and theSky. PEMpro does a good job as well.
Tpoint takes a while to figure out properly, but is worth the effort. The key is using well mapped points and correct application of correct modelling terms. With good alignment and a good Tpoint model I get better than 10 arc second pointing. Automating Tpoint mapping is the other great add on - as said in other threads here - if you add Pinpoint for platesolving and the freeware called 'AAG Tpoint Mapper' you can sit back and watch while the whole system maps points automatlically - you can generate a useful 50 or 60 pointing model in about half an hour or so. You need 25-30 good points to get a handle on polar alignment.
Having notches on the azmuth and altitude adjustment knobs which are marked in arc second based increments makes alignment with Tpoint even easier.
My mount came from Mayhill New Mexico and used to carry a 20"RCOS. I'm about to try piggybacking my FSQ and Proline on the 12"RC - another counterweight is on the way. As a result I have an extra long shaft and numerous PME counterweights.
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