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Just looked at this app an it is £3.99, you must have got yours before they started to charge for it.

I updated the firmware recently and had to disconnect the ethernet cable to the PC. As far as I can tell you need the pro version of the app to update. I don't think you need your phone to be connected to the mount as you need the mount near your PC to connect. Make sure you download the firmware loader as well as the firmware update and if you follow the instructions all should be well.

My 8” Dob is ready for use in about 2 minutes. After some thought I built a wooden base to which I mounted a water butt base then the scope. It has 4 wheels and a handle and can be wheeled from my garage to the garden in under 1 minute. The other advantage is the extra height which is just right for me

Yes I am using the pillar and have just checked and there is definitely no receiving hole anywhere on the pillar. The movement is definitely in the mount and not the pillar.

Hi Stu, Thanks for the input, I don’t normally use it manually myself but I was just doing a quick check on my finder scope and was too lazy to connect the battery 😁

Maybe I should be asking FLO this question.

I was lining up my finder scope yesterday and while using the manual adjustment with the clutches disengaged the Az movement could not be moved smoothly, as though it wasn’t completely disengaged. When the clutches are engaged there is still a small amount of movement in the Az position but not the alt. Is this normal or do I have a problem?

Hi and welcome to SGL.

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Thanks for the link Rob, looks like the best explanation I have seen yet. I can forget about the cap.

I have had my 200P Dob for a few months now and have not checked the collimating yet. All the instructions recommend using a collimating cap but they don’t seem to be readily available. Are they really necessary or will my Cheshire be enough ?

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Hi and welcome to SGL.

You could always join a gym 😁

In my opinion your experience has not been unfriendly but as the society is run by volunteers the administration is somewhat lacking. I have been a few times and have not been pressed to join so maybe just keep going and see what happens.

I have been to the LAS a few times and found them to be very friendly, just turn up on a Wednesday at 7 pm and see what you think. They will tell you to come for a few visits to see how you like it before parting with the princely sum of £15.00, I think, certainty no more unless it’s gone up.

Hi Mark, welcome to SGL.

Hard to say but a lot of Astro gear from China is very well made and I think most of them offer a return service so it might be worth a try.

Hi Cary, welcome to SGL.

I nearly bought one of those a while back but decided a right angled scope would be more suitable for me. They certainly look well made and as long as you are satisfied with it that's all that matters.

Hi Gaj, welcome to SGL. We all have to start this great hobby somewhere.

Hi Dan, welcome to SGL from the other side of the Mersey.

That is a very good idea, if it isn’t broke don’t fix it. I will message knobby and ask him to look at AZ mode and see if there is any difference, thank you for your suggestion.

Hi Kevin, welcome to SGL.

Thanks for your reply, I will download the loader and new firmware and keep my fingers crossed.