Thank you. I also found TSX's on-screen joypad is working, but very slowly, so I thought it wasn't moving (daylight helps). I need to dig further as it was set at the highest onscreen speed (512) but was FAR slower than a regular slew.
But yes, waiting for AP1100, seems like time is going very ....slowly....
Polar Align with RA/DEC or Alt/Az slew controls?
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Re: Polar Align with RA/DEC or Alt/Az slew controls?
Regarding this question, I have the following question: In the polar alignment routine when I have to turn 90º, I do it by loosening the AR shaft clutch. Once I have completed the polar alignment, should I loosen the clutch again and return the mount to the initial position? Or is it left in that same position to start working?
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Jose Manuel Espinosa from Spain.
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Re: Polar Align with RA/DEC or Alt/Az slew controls?
Hi,
yes, it's best to turn it back again. Some mounts will expect to be started from the home position (or the previous park position) and may behave oddly if you have not moved them back after polar alignment. Others may well cope with this happily, but it's best just to put it back.
thanks,
Robin
yes, it's best to turn it back again. Some mounts will expect to be started from the home position (or the previous park position) and may behave oddly if you have not moved them back after polar alignment. Others may well cope with this happily, but it's best just to put it back.
thanks,
Robin