I'm brand new to guiding and just bought my first guiding set-up. The camera has a mini USB port and cable that connects to my laptop. This port also powers the camera (no additional power cable).
Also included is a ridiculously long (15 ft) ST-4 cable. I'm pretty sure this is supposed to run from my camera to the "guide" port on my EQ6-R Pro which I think 2 or 3 feet of cable would suffice...
Anyway, after installing PHD2 and running the set up under "mount selection" there are a few options. After reading the user guide I'm thinking that the Skywatcher
If I'm reading the guide correctly, PHD2 will send the guiding signals through the USB port that I already have connected and I won't need the ST-4 cable at all. Is that correct?
I have my mount connected to my PC anyway and I'm using
Sorry, but I'm just not quite sure how it all works just yet...
Thanks!
Larry