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[Smitty52]

Using a CGEM and SSAG and having issues with cord wrap.  CPWI has a cord wrap selection but I have read that it only is available after alignment.  Yes?no?  Tried an alignment tonight and the tube rotated around 3 times and ripped all the cords out.  I am inside running the setup through wifi and an onboard mini pc at the mount.  So, is there a cordwrap setting on the mount or is it effected through RA limits?

[Noah4x4]

Yes, you are correct as regards Cordwrap settings. This is a common problem, more especially if the WiFi connection drops out and the scope enters an uncontrollable slew. I switched from the 2.4Ghz channel to 5 GHz before completely resolving all issues associated with WiFi. 

 

If you look for historic posts (2016-18) by me and RAC19 you will find a myriad of cable management solutions that we tried. These included fixing the Mini-computer above the point of rotation or directly to OTA. 
 

Eventually, I settled on affixing mini-computer to the tripod above the leg spreader. All power cables (etc) to it then do not rotate, and a 3 metre cable between it and mount offers loads of play. The only vulnerable cable is then the USB from camera to mini computer. I am afraid you need the longest dangling cables feasible (typically 3 metre if USB3). The mistake I repeatedly made was making my cable management too tidy, hence too tight.