Since the major update for EQ mode was released for Seastar, I've been encountering a few issues that I’d like to share with others who use Seastar in EQ mode. Since Zwo did not develop an equatorial wedge for this mode, I had to purchase a Skywatcher Equatorial Wedge, which has a compact design and works quite well. However, there's one major problem: a tiny part of the altitude adjuster that secures it. This piece is so small that it's easy to overlook, and it can easily be lost. It would be better if Skywatcher replaced it with a more visible screw or part so that if it were to fall off, it would be easier to find.

Another issue I’m struggling with is related to the fine-tuning after successful polar alignment. The Seastar provides a fine-tuning adjustment for altitude and azimuth, which corresponds to the knobs positioned sideways, including the altitude adjuster. The problem arises when I need to decrease the altitude adjustment numbers around zero. Once I reach the 0-degree mark on the wedge, I can’t rotate it any more downward, so I have to adjust it upward. However, this leads to an increase in the numerical readings, which can be extremely frustrating. I need to be careful not to over-rotate the knob, or I risk unscrewing the entire knob, along with that tiny part, which will result in even more incorrect readings.

I’m not sure if other users with different types of equatorial wedges for Seastar experience similar issues, but it seems like this problem could have been avoided if the Skywatcher brand had improved the design of their wedge. Do you all agree?
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