to revive this thread, it is extremely important for the limits to be respected otherwise the Dec saddle will run into the RA motor (been there, done that). Now, there is a function in the hand controller that is called "Western slew limit" and this is the meridian flip point where it equates to = Westerm limit - Western goto limit. You HAVE TO set these right with respect to your own equipment. I will explain further is someone needs more detail.

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