SGP says meridian flip failed, but it didn't

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Log would still be helpful so we can actually see why SGP thinks the flip failed.

“Wait for meridian” would likely not work and 1 of 2 things would happen (likely randomly)

  1. SGP would attempt the flip. This would be the case if SGP calculated that the meridian was hit before the mount. Then we’d be in the same situation that you’re in now when SGP flips and reports error.
  2. (A fun new case!) when the mount flips on its own while SGP is waiting. SGP would then do 1 of 2 things:.
  3. Issue another flip.
  4. Detect that a meridian flip is not needed (I’m not entirely certain this would happen).

Either way, you’re in uncharted territory and I would not recommend 2 things trying to control the pier side of the mount.

You may also want to review these 2 threads (the CEM60 thread is quite extensive and I worked with iOptron engineers to get their meridian flip code corrected…however I’m not sure if it made it’s way to the ieq45. My knowledge of the iOptron firmware and ASCOM isn’t extremely deep.)

Thanks,
Jared