cbbella

hi, i have the eq5 goto upgrade kit and i'm trying to update my v4 handset with the rounded top to the latest firmware of 4.39.10.

i put the handset into update mode by pressing 0 and 8 then power up the mount. it shows v2.4 on the handset. i then launch the SynScan Firmware Loader software and click HC version button which shows a completely different firmware version of 71.71.  I'm currently on v4.39.04. when i try to update it i get an error saying v4.xx does not work on v80.xx

can anyone explain why the update software is not showing my correct version of v4.39.04

***edit***

i found the problem. i had the auto detect com port checked.  i  unticked this and selected the correct com port and it is now updated 

1 hour ago, Merlin66 said:

This is a common issue....forget the EQpad....you need to download EQAscom_V200q_setup

https://sourceforge.net/projects/eq-mod/files/EQASCOM/

That will get you going.

 

All working now, many thanks

i'm trying too install eqmod but the eqmod download link takes me to ASCOMPAD download.  i've installed that thinking eqmod is included but its not.  i've included screenshots showing where it should've installed but there's no eqmod toolbox or anything just the ascompad installed

when setting up Cartes du Ciel i've ticked "show HC" but all i get is a small hand control widget - see screenshots

i'm using windows 10, build 1909

can anyone explain where i'm going wrong

ok thanks for that. i'll look that kit up and get it ordered

cheers

hi, thanks very much for the files.  could you tell me what your infill and shell count/perimiter settings were please, and also any links you might have for the inserts and nuts/screws you used, and also what method did you use to put the insert in - i.e. did you use a soldering iron to melt it in or another method

once again many thanks

Colin