WTB: Orion v5 or Skywatcher v4 SynScan Computerized GoTo Hand Controller (found @ Mcgill) (CLOSED)

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WTB: Orion v5 or Skywatcher v4 SynScan Computerized GoTo Hand Controller (found @ Mcgill) (CLOSED)

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WTB: Orion v5 or Skywatcher v4 SynScan Computerized GoTo Hand Controller

if you have one to let go please call / sms 9457 0145. Thanks!
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Re: WTB: Orion v5 or Skywatcher v4 SynScan Computerized GoTo Hand Controller

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We are thinking alike, Wee Ern! But how sure you are that the Orion is compatible with the Skywatcher especially after the installation of the permanent RH firmware. :)
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Re: WTB: Orion v5 or Skywatcher v4 SynScan Computerized GoTo Hand Controller

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I think should be safe. Got reviews about using this on az gti. Price wise quite a gap for orion and sky watcher controller. az gti need a hand controller to maxismise it. Handphone i feel too buggy.
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Ok. Good luck to the both of us! :)
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Will u be buying a hand controller too? any lobang?
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Hi Wee Ern, will try to keep the chatter here to a minimum as its buy sell. Will open a new thread for this. :)
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Still looking =)
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still looking =)
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Re: WTB: Orion v5 or Skywatcher v4 SynScan Computerized GoTo Hand Controller

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Just a doubt,
Is hand controller really needed when we have a Sky Watcher WI-Fi dongle and Supporting Skywatcher app ?
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Re: WTB: Orion v5 or Skywatcher v4 SynScan Computerized GoTo Hand Controller

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Hi Kochu,
Hope you are well. The skywatcher app is more for leisure usage. For Mersing, it will be too bright even in dark mode, plus using a phone or tablet means it can get bright when there are calls, notifications etc. A handcontroller will be easier. I am also looking for one but they are ridiculously expensive. Orion seems to have a compatible one that is cheaper but no confirmation that it is fully compatible. :)
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