eq5 and dual axis enhanced motors

[mislav]

hello...i am looking at eq5 deluxe mount...but i didnt still get it-if i purchase dual axis motor (enhanced with st4 port) can i atach it to laptop and have goto or atleast guiding (if i conenect guding telescope ofcourse).. what do i need for that? is that possible with these gears i mentioned or i ghave to buy aometging else?? scope woulde br 150/750,neetonian and 90/1000refractor...

[Cornelius Varley]

The ST4 port allows guiding but not goto.

[mislav]

so i could do guiding...do i need something extra (some cable or something)

[fozzybear]

guide camera with st4 port usb port from camera connect's to computer and st4 connector from camera connects to  st4 port on  https://www.firstlightoptics.com/sky-watcher-mount-accessories/enhanced-dual-axis-dc-motor-drives-for-eq-5.html

is this the accessory you are planning on using?

[Cornelius Varley]

24 minutes ago, mislav said:

so i could do guiding...do i need something extra (some cable or something)

A guide camera is usually supplied with the required cables. You will need some software to do the guiding (PHD2)

[mislav]

guide camera?i tought to conect simple usb webcamera to guiding scope... and that camera connect to usb port in laptop...open ascom or some another software for guiding.... and i missing just how to coenct laptop and dualmotors on mount...they are conencted to that red hub that has st4 port...i touggt ih i conenct that red hubs st4 port with laptop (via st4/usb adapter) that would do.... so i tought i need that adapter (zowe or something i think) and i need st4 wire...

em i wrong or???.

[mislav]

nobody did that??? stupid idea??