romi

After going through Lan's instructions, I could easily setup and operate the whole system with very good results. Thank you Lan!

The only thing I would mention is that "calibration" MUST be performed after every position change of the scope. That is, if you are done

with your current subs of the DSO and wish to move to another object, a calibration step should be made. if, for any reason, "force calibration" is

disabled in the PHD setup menu, it would lead to misguiding......

Romi

Great explanations Lan !!

I do use the handset and not the EQMOD at this stage (and bought the standard Orion Starshoot Autoguider as you mentioned above).

So, (only to make sure I understand the whole thing):

1. If I use the handset on the mount (e.g. SynScan), which is the way I currently work, I should connect the ST4 cable from the cam to the mount (should I still connect

   the USB cable?) and set the PHD to "on Camera",

2. If (in the future) I would start controlling the mount with EQMOD (following your instructions in this regard), then I should connect the USB (do not connect the ST4)

    and select 'ASCOM' from PHD's 'Mount' menu etc.

You have truly simplified the technical process for me here.

Thanks a lot.

Romi

Hi Lan,

Thank you very much for this excellent and detailed instruction guidelines.

I plan to implement some (or all) of the above during my next observing session, as my gear for guiding is ready for setup.

The only Q I have is regarding the SW installation procedure, as I got confused by the various components mentioned...

i.e. PHD app., ASCOM app., EQMOD drivers, manufacturer drivers etc.

Can you comment and advice on what is necessary to install (Win 7) and in what order?...

I use NEQ6 and plan to attach the Orion's StarShoot cam connected to a separate small scope fixed to the side of the OTA.

Thanks,

Romi