EQMOD and EQ8

[Philip Benson]

I have an EQ6 Pro and which I use EQMOD to control via Starry Night.  Can anyone confirm if EQMOD will also work with the EQ8 mount please?

[Sp@ce_d]

Yup there's quite a few of us using it.

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[trazor]

Yes, it works perfectly...........

[Herrman]

Hi,

Yes it does, although the EQDIR adapter that had work happily with a EQ6, didn't like the EQ8. I replaced it with one of these: http://www.firstlightoptics.com/astronomy-cables-leads-accessories/hitecastro-eqdir-adapter.html, which solved the problem. I've no idea what caused the conflict, but no further issues, so I'm happy!

Regards, Herrman

[tony210]

Hi - yes works very well and guides well  with PHD- one of the reasons I  went for this mount as I love EQMOD with Cartes  - Tony

[Physopto]

Hi,

Don't use FTDI control cable. I bought several from different places (usb to TTL) all failed to work with my EQ8 ! At first I thought that it was cheapo copies but not the case. Prolific work fine. Trouble with prolific is that com port changes with different USB ports. Just check the com port to be sure which one is being used or change it to one you want. Windows may tell you that a com port is already in use. This is not usually true as it remembers if it has been used before. Just use the one you want. If it fails reboot and it will sort itself out. Then use another port. My EQ8 com port is not found with toolbox, but just set it manually. Works fine.

Derek

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