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Lodestar X2 handbook Issue 2, August 2014

Bottle Lane, Binfield,

Berkshire,

England. RG42 5QX

Tel: 01184026878

e-mail: [email protected]

Web site: http://www.sxccd.com

Summary of Contents for Lodestar X2

Page 1: ...sockets This output is compatible with the ST4 style of RJ12 connection and supplies 4 pull down direction lines and a common return Alternatively you may send the mount control signals via a serial...

Page 2: ...m the CD setup program An icon will appear on your desktop and may be clicked on to start the program Please note that this requests an ini file when first started but just click OK until you reach th...

Page 3: ...cal length of your guide telescope is not especially critical for good guiding as the guiding software searches for the centroid of the guide star image and can resolve shifts of far less than 1 pixel...

Page 4: ...mount open Lodestar X2 exe and find the Set program defaults menu under the File heading If this is the first run of the software you will get a warning about the ini file not found but ignore this an...

Page 5: ...it is wise to check that you have control of the telescope drive via the Lodestar X2 software This is easily done by pressing the Move Telescope buttons at the lower left of the control box Check that...

Page 6: ...the Rate setting in the guider settings or increase it if the guiding oscillates from one side of the guide star to the other Guiding with PHD A very simple to use guiding program is Stark Labs PHD h...

Page 7: ...ice Our message board service on the Starlight Xpress web site will often provide solutions to any problems The equipment is covered by a 12 month guarantee covering faulty design material or workmans...

Page 8: ...Lodestar X2 handbook Issue 2 August 2014 Bottle Lane Binfield Berkshire England RG42 5QX Tel 01184026878 e mail michael hattey starlight xpress co uk Web site http www sxccd com...

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