Robbo AR

Scratch that - I found an old thread and I've worked it out.

Sadly I can't edit the original post to show that I've sorted the problem out. So another bump goes to this awesome thread

Another noob question...  

My Longitude is given as -0:08:26

My Latitude is 50:57:32

How do I enter it into the handset in 000:00      00:00 format? 
Been practicing setting the mount up and already I see that the mount is slewing the wrong way so I'm guessing that I'm entering that info wrong.

Just found it

Thanks Peter

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Plugable-Adapter-Prolific-PL2303HX-Chipset/dp/B00425S1H8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393862464&sr=8-1&keywords=rs+232+adapter

So how do you go about updating the firmware if your computer doesn't have an RS 232C port?  My computer is a gaming PC and I can't find one of those ports anywhere.

My goto lands tomorrow and I suspect that this thread will be my holy bible for the day.

Thankyou so much for clear and easy to follow instructions + a video too.

You guys rock

This forum has helped me immensely (whether directly or indirectly via google)

When I was looking to get into astronomy I used google a lot to answer the questions I had. Strangely google kept bringing me back here , so it made sense to join the forum. Since joining I've found the people here to be one of the friendliest and helpful communities on the internet. 

You all deserve a massive pat on the back for welcoming us newbies and our relentless questioning, with patience understanding and good humour.