
Re: Autostar 497 for dummies
This would be a more detailed setup, found in another thread:
viewtopic.php?f=25&t=475quoting Jimre:
1) Press "3" key to set speed to 8x sidereal.
2) Using the fantastic iPhone app (thanks, Peppino!), calculate the Az/Alt ratios for your specific desired speed.
3) Press MODE button - see Setup menu.
4) scroll down to Setup->Telescope, press ENTER. see Telescope menu.
5) scroll down to Az/RA Ratio, press ENTER.
6) Enter Az Ratio from iPhone app, press ENTER.
7) scroll down to Alt/Dec Ratio, press ENTER.
8) Enter Alt Ratio from iPhone app, press ENTER.
9) Press MODE a couple times to get back to top menu.
10) Press and hold one or more direction arrow buttons to start it moving. Clamp the keys down with small Irwin clamp or similar.