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5.5.5. Set Eyepiece Light
If you have an illuminated-reticule eyepiece
or illuminated polar scope, and it is
supported by GOTONOVA hand controller--
use this option to adjust the light intensity.
5.5.6. Set Backlight
Adjust LCD and keypad backlight.
5.5.7. Set Anti-backlash
Use Array Keys to move the cursor and
Number Keys to change the number. 0 is
suggested for Alt/Azi mount. For an EQ
mount, the default setting is 150 for both
DEC and R.A.
5.5.8. Set Key Beep
Turn the key beep on/off.
5.5.9. Set Mount Type
Although CubePro is an Alt/Azi mount the
controller can be used for either Equatorial
Mount or Alt/Azi Mount. This command
changes between the two positions (EQ and
AltAz).
5.5.10. Reset All
Reset all settings to factory default data.
5.5.11. Update Firmware
Firmware updating using iOptron
Downloader through USB port on hand
controller. (Refer to Appendix E.)
5.5.12. Set gear ratio
Reserved for future products.
5.5.13. Set Language
Select hand controller language.
5.6. Align
This function is used for aligning the
telescope. In addition to “Easy One Star
Align,” the system also provides “One Star
Align” and “Two Star Align” for Alt/Azi mount.
“Three Star Align” is only supported by EQ
mode.
5.6.1. One Star Align
From the main menu select “Align”. Select
“One Star Align”. Use
▲
and
▼
buttons to
select a star and press ENTER. A list of
align planets or stars that are above the
horizon is computed based on your local
time and location. Use arrow buttons to
move the telescope and center the star in
your eyepiece. You can use the number
buttons to change the slew speed.
Press ENTER when finished. If your setup
is leveled well, one star alignment should be
sufficient for good GOTO accuracy. To
increase the accuracy you may choose to
do two star alignment.
5.6.2. Two Star Align
Two star alignment will increase the GOTO
accuracy of the mount. It is suggested to do
two star alignment after one star alignment.
Two star alignment requires a wider view of
the sky, since the two align stars need to be
far apart. Select “Two Star Align” in the
Align menu. When you finish the first star,
the system will prompt you to choose the
second star. If the star you choose is too
close to the first one, the system will let you
choose another one. When you are aligned
with the second star, two star alignment is
finished. You can reject the suggested star
if it is blocked by the tree or behind the
house.
“Two Star Align” results will be overridden if
“One Star Align” or “Sync. to Target” is
performed after “Two Star Align.”
