----- Original Message ----
> From: mark301066 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> I have a question regarding telescope control (for my Meade LX200). I
> was originally very happy using the LX200 Meade & Autostar controller
> to slew and centre by CCD targets, but was having problems 'sharing'
> the COM port with my Autoguiding software (PHD Guiding).
>
> I was told to try the ASCOM POTH module, which I did and can indeed
> now get PHD Guiding AND CdC to share the COM port successfully. However,
> the POTH telescope controller - ASCOM Telescope Interface 1.3 is very
> limited, only displaying RA/Dec, allowing connect/disconnect/park.
>
> Am I doing something wrong, or is the ASCOM telescope interface really
> this limited? Is there a more functionality rich I can use with my
> setup?
When you set up POTH, make sure you check the "motion controls" box if you want
to control the scope directly from the POTH window. That will get you
direction buttons to use. It appears there's a speed selection then too, but
I'm checking this at home w/o a scope, so I'm not exactly sure.
-John
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