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What is the PC port on my CPC scope for?

The PC port can be used with the MCupdate software to flash or update the motor control (MC) firmware on your CPC scope. It can also be used with NexRemote...

What is the PC port on my CPC scope for?

The PC port can be used with the MCupdate software to flash or update the motor control (MC) firmware on your CPC scope. It can also be used with NexRemote...

What is the PC port on my CGE mount for?

The PC port can be used with the MCUpdate software to flash or update the motor control (MC) firmware on your CGE mount. It can also be used with Nexremote...

What is the PC port on my CGE mount for?

The PC port can be used with the MCUpdate software to flash or update the motor control (MC) firmware on your CGE mount. It can also be used with Nexremote...

What should I know about my CGE tripod?

Because the CGE is so large, it’s important that the tripod lock screws be tight to safely hold the weight of the combined mount and optical tube. The tripod lock...

What should I know about my CGE tripod?

Because the CGE is so large, it’s important that the tripod lock screws be tight to safely hold the weight of the combined mount and optical tube. The tripod lock...

My CGE mount has binding in the RA axis. What do I do to fix this?

With your clutches locked, push the counterweight shaft. It should move a small amount in order to allow the RA motor to work properly. If it doesn’t move, you need...

My CGE mount has binding in the RA axis. What do I do to fix this?

With your clutches locked, push the counterweight shaft. It should move a small amount in order to allow the RA motor to work properly. If it doesn’t move, you need...

How do I replace the CGE’s internal battery?

You need to remove the equatorial head and access the interior or the pier.Remove the three large hex head bolts and lift the heavy head off the pier. Inside the...

How do I replace the CGE’s internal battery?

You need to remove the equatorial head and access the interior or the pier.Remove the three large hex head bolts and lift the heavy head off the pier. Inside the...

How do I adjust my CGE’s RA and Dec switches?

First, remove the RA motor housing cover (held on by 4 2mm hex head screws – you don’t need to remove the Philips head screws). Access the DEC compartment by...

How do I adjust my CGE’s RA and Dec switches?

First, remove the RA motor housing cover (held on by 4 2mm hex head screws – you don’t need to remove the Philips head screws). Access the DEC compartment by...