I installed the new version of the ZWO EAF focuser (USB) on my Celestron 8HD Edge. I followed the calibration procedure from the INDI site... first I set the zero point using the "Sync" button in the INDI Control Panel. That worked fine. When I tried to set the "Max Position" to a number bigger than about 60,000, it screwed up the absolute position field. My focus point is around 100,000 steps with my 0.7 reducer, so this won't work.

I've got a work-around... I set the "zero" point at 70,000 steps and then set my absolute position at about 30,000 to get me to my desired value. This gives me a range of 70,000 steps to 130,000 steps. However, I will need to change my focus point when I use the native focal length or my HyperStar. Not sure I can get to a proper focus number within my work-around range.

Anyone else experiencing this issue?

Ron

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