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Appendix F. iGuider for GEM45G
GEM45G has a built-in iOptron iGuider
TM
guiding system. It includes a 30mm diameter and 120mm
focal length guiding scope and a Windows based driverless guiding camera.
1. Focus adjuster locking screw (2mm hex), 2.Focus adjuster, 3.Lens cover
The iGuider only support ASCOM guiding (
no ST-4 connection
). PHD2 guiding software has
the camera included. If you are using other planetarium software, you can install iPolar
ASCOM driver.
1. Connect iGuider to a PC
The iGuider guiding system is connected internally to the mount main USB port. GEM45G is
connected to the USB2.0 port
on the rear end of mount RA axle
.
Connect the mount to a PC via a USB cable. Check your PC device list via Device Manager.
You should see an iOptron iGuider under the Camera.
2. Setup PHD2 Guiding
Download freeware PHD2 autoguiding software from https://openphdguiding.org/downloads/.
Please select V2.6.7 or later version.
