QHY5 IIM Died - Can I use a WebCam

[johnb]

So my trusty QHY5 has died and whilst I await the replacement I thought I may use my Philips WebCam - PHD2 sees it and it works a treat - then it struck me there is no where for the ST4 lead to go

Am I being a bit thick here or is it just not possible ?

Regards

John B

[Cornelius Varley]

5 minutes ago, johnb said:

So my trusty QHY5 has died and whilst I await the replacement I thought I may use my Philips WebCam - PHD2 sees it and it works a treat - then it struck me there is no where for the ST4 lead to go

Am I being a bit thick here or is it just not possible ?

Regards

John B

You will need a different method of connection between the computer and mount's ST4 port to autoguide. The traditional way would be to use an autoguider interface between the computer and ST4 port, or if you have a Synscan mount, you could pulse guide through Eqmod.

[johnb]

thanks - Advice appreciated

 

John B