swag72 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Thinking about using EQMOD and so while the weather is pants I have decided to get the software all sorted on the astro lappy.I thought I had the ASCOM platform downloaded, but didn't!! So downloaded the V6 ASCOM platform.So I now assume that I ned to download the Mount drivers - But on the ASCOM site I can't see anything for HEQ5 - So where do I look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG1 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 You'll need EQMod:http://eq-mod.sourceforge.net/introindex.htmlhave a read through and maybe join the yahoo group for the latest releases. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EQMOD/Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I "think" you need the EQMOD driver, not a HEQ5 driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penfold Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 For the HEQ5 you need the Celestron Drivers Telescope/Mount DriversBut if using EQMOD then you just use the ones that came with it, (no need for celestron ones). There are 2 options simulation and EQ5/EQ6 when connected to your mount.I just tried out mine this last weekend with EQMOD/MaximDL for the first time... There is a lot more to the sw to it than I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG1 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 You might also like to check out Dion's setup videos along with Chris's guides to EQmod. Get yourself on YouTube and search for Astronomyshed and chrisshillto. HthMichael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 Excellent folks - Have downloaded the EQMOD driver as well, so now need to wait to get out there and connect to the mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG1 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Have you watched the vids...they really opened my eyes to the amazing world of scope automation!Which planetarium software do you use? CDC and Stellarium both work well with EQmod. There are some notes in the EQmod manual that explain how to set them up, but it's really neat to select a star and then watch your mount slew to it and begin tracking. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themos Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 You don't need to wait! Have a play during the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themos Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 By the way, have you got a cable connection to the mount, the EQDIR thingy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 I've not got a cable yet, so will be using the handset --> PC cable. Can I play with it without it being connected to the mount and stuff?I will be using CdC with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG1 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 That should be fine...just check out the manual for how to connect to CDC...it's really straight forward from what I recall. I'm using Stellarium purely because I like pretty things. As said... Have a play during the day, it's a lot easier to see what's happening and so long as you are pointing roughly north and have set the home position (weights down) to start then there shouldn't be much chance of a pier/tripod collision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penfold Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I've not got a cable yet, so will be using the handset --> PC cable. Can I play with it without it being connected to the mount and stuff?I will be using CdC with it.Yes, when selecting the mount type just use EQMOD ASCOM Simulator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikey Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Have fun, I use CdC also. I set up all mine in the day several times to get familiar to it before trying it for 'real' at night. I think the first time I ever setup at night it took me something like 4 hours to get right. With no gremlins I can set up in under an hour. When you get your obs sorted you'll be virtually instant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil McRae Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 One thing I found is that you need to download Stellarium Scope to use Stellarium to drive your mount. Personaly I prefer it to CDC.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Have to say that although Stellarium and Starry Night, for example have prettier displays, Cartes du Ciel does a fantastic job and works very well with EQMod including the EQMod Simulator - I use nothing else! Maybe I just like a more 'clunky' approach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 Stellarium already works with my mount, got that to work ages ago. So trying CdC now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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