Cord wrap in version 2.6.0

stormynorm

Does the 2.6.0 version still have the cord wrap automatic function built-in? It worked great in 2.5.0 version.

Support@Seestar

The same. We haven't made any modifications to this one

3AC9bx99

I find in EQ mode if the power cord is attached to an external power pack from the start of the polar alignment procedure, then because the telescope rotates almost a complete revolution, the cord gets wrapped around the scope. Better to leave the cord not connected to the power pack and unwind it as the scope rotates. When polar alignment is complete then plug into the pack. Rotations from this start position tend to be less severe.

marvindj

3AC9bx99 But this is exactly what cord wrap prevention should be managing.

I just performed a simple test.
S30
App V2.6/ Firmware 5.34
Equatorial Mode

Power on S30 and connect the app.
Me->Advanced Feature->Mount Mode
Get Polar Alignment
S30 swings counter clockwise approximately 265 degrees (normal behavior.)
Cancel Polar Alignment
Me->Slide to Shut Down
S30 continues to swing in the counter clockwise direction to shutdown position and wraps the cord. It should rotate clockwise back to shutdown position to avoid cord wrap

Support@Seestar do you agree this is a bug? Easily reproducible.

Also, out of curiosity, when obtaining polar alignment, why swing 265 degrees counter clockwise. Why not just swing 15 degrees clockwise? Probably a good reason to do this but I can't think of one.

Thanks

Digital Don

3AC9bx99

I do exactly the same thing.

Also, I unplug the external power before shutting down at the end of the observing session.

As an added safeguard, my power cords have magnetic connectors that will simply disconnect if snagged.

Don

Lilo

marvindj
360 - 265 = 95

marvindj

Lilo I updated my append for more accurate rotation amounts and forgot to change the 15 to 95. Ooops..my bad. Looks like I cannot edit that append at this point....