Nice set up Jon , by you wont be able to do a 3 star allignement from a balcony , you need as close to 360 degree view to do it properly and accuratly .
I view from my balcony all the time using my Ioptron IEQ45 and once my coordinents are entered into the hand piece ( a once done job) , all I do is place it as close to facing south as I can by eye .
.Turn it on and view , 90% of the time I can view for hours like this , it tracks very well . I done this for the TOV last wednesday and only had to adjust the DEC once in 6 hours of viewing Venus .
I only bother with a star allignment if I take the scope out on to the lawn , or a dark sky site .
Just plonking mine down pionting it south is more than ok for a quick peek ( ususlly it turns into hours ) , I am sure your EQ6 will work the same
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Good luck and let us know as to your progress .
Brian.