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I was about post about Prism to ask what users think. Support is there at the moment and questions are answered very quickly. I think the 80 day trial period is very good. Although the way the weather is you could go 80days without a good night to try it under the stars. At the moment I think you can only have two machines with the software installed. I think for me three machines would be good. Mini PC in the OB, Desktop for processing, and a laptop as a backup and for when I am working away from home. I have asked about the duel imaging camera setup. This is only available in the Advanced version at the moment. I know not everyone wants to run dual imaging rig but a DSLR piggyback on the main scope running within the one application may be of interest to a lot more users. Has anyone started on the free trial? What are your first impressions? Graham

I`m almost sure this scope is fitted with a built-in focuser collimating ring. This is used to align the image train with the primary center marked by a round donut sticker. Because of this ring you should not need to touch and collimation screw on the focuser. What additional equipment, software are you using? Graham

Rodd This may be a sound a bit silly but you should be able to wind the scopes main focuser in and out slowly and get the lodestar into focus. Is the OAG fitted the correct way round. Is it looking towards the CCD. I may have missed it but which OAG are you using? Graham

Leigh Result That`s good to know. I was interested in buying a Lakeside focuser, but it had to have an INDI driver available. I didn't want to give to much away as I was unsure how close the driver was to release. More sales for Lakeside, I will be one once I get permission Graham

Leigh There is a third party linux focuser driver. Mail Lakeside. They will hopefully be able help Graham

For anyone using INDI this looks like the way to operate the system remotely. Uses cheap USBRelays from ebay. Ebay text mentions ease of use with Windows. Ascom drive should be a breeze. https://github.com/magnue/indi_usbrelay2_roof

Wayne11 Did you fit any sort of bearing in the top two Sprockets or do they just run metal to metal on there mounting screws. Looking at the RPM and the amount of use the roof will get in the UK they will probably last a while without bearings if lubricated. Thanks for posting. I`ve ordered my speed controller