Sureshot Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Hi just started this hobby so be gentle, at the moment the standard goto works fine but the issue is the auto guide won't talk to Windows7 on laptop been all over youtube but nothing .Its not showing com ports system 34 error any help would be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 What software are you running. The best in my opinion is Eqmod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) As Graham said but what guiding software are you using? If it's PHD 2.0 then I suggest you try the 1.2 version?? Edited January 24, 2018 by Ron Clarke add text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sureshot Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 Hi running windows 7 PH2 (PH1 didn't work either) ,mount didn't show up either on stellarium so I'm thinking its my laptop not showing the com ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 You need to install Eqmod first and the ascom drivers this is what connects your software to the mount so they talk to each other , cable required is this one https://www.firstlightoptics.com/skywatcher-mounts/lynx-astro-ftdi-eqdir-usb-adapter-for-sky-watcher-eq5-pro-heq5-syntrek-pro-az-eq5-gt-az-eq6-gt-and-eq8-mounts.html Eqmod link here http://eq-mod.sourceforge.net/ install this first assuming you haven’t done already , get this working first then phd2 should work once configured just make sure your eqdirect cable is a fdti type as per link . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sureshot Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 So what I have set up is EQ5pro with goto syncscan, orion guide scope and a ZWO ASI camera attached to this. Cables into Sycnscan are Hand control, power and auto guide- auto guide out to ccd scope from ccd via usb into laptop I was told this is all I need and will work fine (no mention of buying new cables(well known company) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Sureshot said: So what I have set up is EQ5pro with goto syncscan, orion guide scope and a ZWO ASI camera attached to this. Cables into Sycnscan are Hand control, power and auto guide- auto guide out to ccd scope from ccd via usb into laptop I was told this is all I need and will work fine (no mention of buying new cables(well known company) The simplest way is to lose the synscan handset ,you will use a planatarium software such as Carte du ciel ,stellarium to name a few to slew to targets,install EQmod,Eqascom drivers ,plug eqdirect cable from mount to pc ,(I USE A USB HUB AT MOUNT TO CUT DOWN ON CABLES FROM MOUNT TO PC) so guide camera plugs into usb hub(in my setup)along with EQdirect cable there is no need for a st4 cable on camera to mount . Basically you press on a target in your planatarium software an mount slews to target , thats the basics of it . http://www.lightvortexastronomy.com/tutorial-setting-up-an-equatorial-mount-on-ascom-with-eqmod-stellarium-and-cartes-du-ciel.html Edited January 27, 2018 by Bottletopburly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Hi Nick I have the same setup you are talking about. Ok so this is my setup for guiding. I use the software PHD2. For the correct drivers for your ZWO camera you can download them directly from the ZWO website if you don't already have them. So you have the Sync Scan hand controller plugged in to the box on the mount for power and dec/ra connection. This leaves the port auto guiding free. This guiding port must be connected to the other port on your camera called ST4. Once you have PHD2 installed and the drivers installed you can select from the software the correct equipment and connect it. For the mount you must select "On Camera" for it to work. Or the alternative is as Bottletopburly advices but you will need to buy a special lead called a EQdirect cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, Alec said: Hi Nick I have the same setup you are talking about. Ok so this is my setup for guiding. I use the software PHD2. For the correct drivers for your ZWO camera you can download them directly from the ZWO website if you don't already have them. So you have the Sync Scan hand controller plugged in to the box on the mount for power and dec/ra connection. This leaves the port auto guiding free. This guiding port must be connected to the other port on your camera called ST4. Once you have PHD2 installed and the drivers installed you can select from the software the correct equipment and connect it. For the mount you must select "On Camera" for it to work. Or the alternative is as Bottletopburly advices but you will need to buy a special lead called a EQdirect cable. Yes thats it ,theres a few ways it can be done,down to personal taste Alec 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Exactly personal taste. I have both options eq direct or using the st4 port. For a more mobile version i prefer the st4 option. I've actually got rid of the sync scan controller and use a wifi adaptor in its place this is connected to SkySafari and the Sync Scan app on my tablet. A PC is required only for guiding nothing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sureshot Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 Thank you for the reply very helpful Alec 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 No Problem your welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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