http://www.store.shoestringastronomy.com/index.htm The worm in the AZ-EQ6 GT has more theets (180) than other EQ mounts, but I have no idea what exactly in the EQMOD Ascom configuration should be adjusted. For more detailed information please consider joining the EQMOD Yahoo group. This means control signals are quicker and more accurate. The EQMOD ASCOM Driver is a software module that allows direct control of Synta mounts such as EQG, EQ-6, EQ-5, Sirius, and upgraded older Atlas mounts sold by Orion USA or Skywatcher. ASCOM is a many-to-many and language-independent architecture, supported by most astronomy devices which connect to Windows and now Linux and MacOS computers. The ASCOM Platform is required for most of the drivers and other components. - posted in Mounts: Hi, Im using a Skywatcher NEQ6 now with EQMOD, I really like EQMOD. This project has the source files for the Public releases of the EQMOD ASCOM driver, associated programs and an EQMOD compatible hardware design. Tip: “Driver Setup” will take you to the configuration screen in the previous section. EQMOD connects the EQ directly to a serial comms. EQMOD talks to the mount by issuing comands to a serial port. Click the [GPS] button in the “Site Information” panel. When you run you ASCOM complient planetarium software you should now see "EQMOD ASCOM Simulator" and "EQMOD ASCOM EQ5/6" appear in the list of avilable telescopes. There are 'advanced' settings in EQMOD to allow you to manually override some parameters to work with 'non-standard' gearing ratios. EQMOD connects the EQ directly to a serial comms.  SYNC (via ASCOM / Planetarium Software),  GOTO/SLEW at 0.144 resolution (depending on the accuracy of the planetarium database),  PULSEGUIDE (variable rates with 'duration' parameter support and duration override), AUTOGUIDER PORT SPEED RATE SETTING (RA and DEC speeds can be set independently), VARIABLE SLEW SPEEDS which can be set from x1 to x800 of the sidereal rate. OVERVIEW The purpose of this website is to provide an introduction to the EQMOD Project and applications. So, in a fit of enthusiasm, I thought I'd re-install the HEQ5 ascom driver. Communications to the mount are via RS232 and requires either a RS232-TTL converter or connection to a V3.21 (or later) Synscan hand controller operating in 'PC Remote' mode. The EQMOD ASCOM driver uses the file EQCONTRL.DLL to communicate with the stepper motor controller board via the EQDIR interface allowing the user to control a SkyScan/SynScan or SynTrek HEQ5, (N)EQ6 or several other mounts using any ASCOM compliant planetarium software or other ASCOM compliant software like MaximDL. EQMOD works in a different way to other software because it communicates with the mount electronics more directly, rather than going via Celestron driver software thru the hand controller. EQMOD EQASCOM Telescope Driver. This may be an 'on-board' RS232 port, or a virtual port associated to a external USB serial adapter or Bluetooth interface. The aim of the EQMOD project is to develop and distribute FREE Astronomy/mount control software. This project has the source files for the Public releases of the EQMOD ASCOM driver, associated programs and an EQMOD compatible hardware design. I have just looked and it's suggesting something called Ascompad. The diagram below shows how ASCOM differs from traditional astronomy instrument control architectures. : Using a PC and an easily built or purchased interface moduleyou are now in complete control of your GEM. In the GPS setup window, set &/or verify the com ports and speed (e.g. But, I want to upgrade to a better mount and am looking at the new Celestron CGX. EQMOD Project for telecsope mount control. Xagyl Communications who have a USB and an RS232 version Strictly speaking, the mount doesn't have optical encoders, instead, the mount uses 32bit ring counters to keep track of the stepper motor position. I use Starrynight Pro 7, MaximDL for everything including ASCOM direct guiding and Maxpoint for pointing … Driver Setup > ASCOM Options > Side of Pier jim@... #53292 . So, out with alternative drivers, EQMOD and even the ASCOMPAD, it really is just a case of installing the ASCOM platform and the ASCOM Skywatcher drivers. Please note that later test releases for all EQMOD Project software may be available via the EQMOD Yahoo group. With the EQMOD ASCOM driver, the user will be able to control the EQ mount using any ASCOM compliant planetarium software at 0.144 arcsecond resolution. Please see the links on the left for more details. This page lists items that the ASCOM Initiative has made available for download. EQMOD connects the EQ directly to a serial comms. Edited April 19, … These directions apply specifically to the EQMOD ASCOM driver for these mounts. After you have completed the installation you should see the “EQMOD ASCOM Scope Driver” as an option when you try to connect to the mount from your planetarium program.