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ptg66
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goto target timeout

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HI
I had my first experience with the sequencer, and I tested a slew to a target, over 30-40 degrees. My mount is probably peculiar, because for several reasons I slowed down the goto speed. In my test, it took just over 60 seconds, enough to receive the error message:

"Mount failed to complete goto within 60 seconds"

which makes the sequencer immediately fail. Is there a possibility to tune the timeout value? I did not find it, but it would be very useful.... and would solve my problem!

best regards
Paolo
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Re: goto target timeout

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Hi,

I will increase the timeout to 120s for the next update - I was not expecting anyone's mount to be quite that slow! :)

cheers,

Robin
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Re: goto target timeout

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Thank you! My telescope is rather heavy and the driver has troubles at large speeds. However, I suspect that at the pier swap at the meridian it could take > 120s...
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Re: goto target timeout

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Hi Paolo,

if it does take >120s, just give me a shout - it's not hard to change it again.

thanks,

Robin
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