On Wed, Apr 2, 2025 at 12:11 PM, <fishonkevin@...> wrote:
Paul, I don't think in UTC either. So I'll use my regular time/-4 offset. In the Fall I'll have to go into the handset and change it back to -5 via the cold start routine. No problem.? I have another question. Brian's vids about setting my Park position and safety limits are easy to follow. But I'm wondering if I need to slew/move the mount with the hand controller so that Gemini can read the motors/encoders for the positions. Will the motors/clutches disengage to allow push-to these positions and still read where they are set at? I'm coming from using my G-11 w DSC' and Sky Commander and push-to was always faster than my Observing Buddies mounts with Go-To.
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Kevin, you'll need to use the HC or PC software to move your mount to the desired safety limit position and then set it there. If you use push-to (loosening the clutches), Gemini will not be aware of the new position since the encoders are in the servo motors and not on mount axis. For Gemini to be aware of the new position, the movement must occur through the motors.
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You can use the HC or your PC to set the desired safety limit by entering number of degrees from CWD position, directly. In this case, you don't need to move the mount there at all, but just be sure that's the correct angular distance, or you might risk your precious hardware.
Paul Kanevsky