Neila1975

Ah yes, just found that & can now move the mount with the directional pad. Thanks alot.

Apt also states cannot connect to mount

Not going too well. Want to check that everything connects and registers OK, getting a mount error in ascom 'connect error: port not available.' Believe I've downloaded all the correct drivers & software but looks like I've fallen at the first hurdle. Cable is connected from laptop direct to the handset port. Any ideas? Cheers

Cheers - think I'll have a go on Saturday when I have a little more time

Cable has arrived! Will hook it up tonight. Is everything controlled via APT? Have other software installed, NINA, PHD2, Ascom, etc etc.

OK. Thanks all.

Hi Malc, once polar aligned I guess you close Sharcap & open Phd2? Seems a silly question but I just want to be clear. Many thanks

OK, just so I have this right, I can use the guide scope & camera with SharpCap to first PA, then switch the camera to guiding using PHD2?

This is the cable....https://www.firstlightoptics.com/sky-watcher-mount-accessories/lynx-astro-ftdi-eqdir-usb-adapter-for-sky-watcher-eq5-pro-heq5-syntrek-pro-az-eq5-gt-az-eq6-gt-and-eq8-mounts.html

OK, I've jumped in and purchased the cable (rolled eyes from the Mrs)...also read most of your thread....stay tuned as may need some help!

Thanks - started reading an am already confused!

Thanks - What is APT?

OK, so that another cable & a different approach? Edit - so I've just checked & thats the EQMOD approach & extra cost for the cable. If I can get the HEQ5 mount working via the ST4 then that will need to suffice to begin with until I can start to understand things a little better.

Thanks. -how do you check it's all working? Secondly if it's to be controlled by the computer without the ST4 cable then a different cable would be required?

Thank you Peter