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Can the hand controller be removed with power on, and the USB or RS-232 Adapter connected?

April 26, 2017adapter connected controller hand power removed RS-232 USB

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Can the hand controller be removed with power on, and the USB or RS-232 Adapter connected?

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THESE ADAPTERS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE! The ASCOM Gemini .NET driver now provides a way to have 2 programs control the mount. YES, the hand controller can be removed while the Gemini Control box is powered Up. If the mount is in a tracking mode such as sidereal, then the mount would keep moving. You can then add one of the three communications adapters listed in FAQ1. The Gemini will then detect them. You have about 1 minute to do this swap normally. It is suggested that you either stop the tracking or park the telescope first to prevent the telescope from possibility hitting the mount or going into a safety zone.