2020-08-12, 12:31 AM
(2020-08-05, 04:58 AM)ledge1962 Wrote: It does use the Ascom Interface and I can vouch for ST4 working flawlessly with the GOTO AltAz mounts. This is true for both Orion and Sky Watcher mounts. Even my 5yo grandson can control the scope with ST4
There is also a topic on the site for wireless control if you search for it.
I'm curious about your reference to ST4.
I recently picked up a used Orion EQ-G equatorial mount which has an ST4 port.
But it is my understanding that the speed of the EQ-G mount when controlled by ST4 is limited to 1 or 1.5 sidereal speed.
The previous owner of this EQ-G lost the hand controller.
And at first I thought perhaps I could build a super easy controller to plug into the ST4 port.
But if it only moves at 1 or 1.5 sidereal speed - that would be kind of useless.
I'm curious what load capacity your ALT/AZ mount can handle?
I'd love to trade the EQ-G mount for an ALT/AZ mount that could handle an 8" newtonian tube.