Happysolderer Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 The new version of the EQ6-R PRO now has a USB port. FLO tells me it can be used to control the mount. Do I still need to download additional software other than stellarium to link it to my laptop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobby Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Not 100 % sure as not using stellarium but you probably need Ascom and EqMod. Easier option is the Synscan app form here https://skywatcher.com/download/software/synscan-app/ this will allow your PC to control the mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifeskies Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 (edited) Are you using the mount for visual only or planning to get into astrophotography. For visual the Ascom Eqmod utilities allow Stellarium to make finding objects very easy. How To Control Your Mount With Stellarium & EQMOD - YouTube If you are going down the astrophotography route , then the free AstroPhotographyTools software APT will run alongside these to control your camera. Edited December 29, 2020 by fifeskies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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