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  1. DC & CC - Login
  2. DC - Open browser and begin blog
  3. DC - Load "Blue Iris Admin" (located in Start Menu) & confirm that DFM Scope is at Zenith (or close near-about)
    1. This will need to be updooted when we add more cameras
  4. CC - Open "DFMTCS", "TheSky6", & "ASCOM Dome Control" (all located in Start Menu)
  5. MDC - Enable "MTR DRIVER CHASSIS", "DRIVES", "TRACKING", "AUTO DOME", and unpress "HALT MOTORS" button (big red, top-right)
  6. CC - With 3 & 4, DFMTCS "Status" box should read "SETTING" and then clear
  7. CC - DFMTCS → "Telescope" → "Rates" → set RA track rate to 15.042 arcsec/sec, click applyVerify tracking rate on the center status panel "Rates" that 15.042 had been successfully appliedSet Tracking Rates (Setting Tracking Rate in DFMTCS)
  8. CC - ASCOM Dome Control: Click "Connect" on RHS; then enable checkbox "Slave Dome to Scope"
  9. CC - ASCOM Dome Control: Click "Open" and confirm with BlueIris that dome shutters open correctly
  10. CC - TheSky6 : "Telescope" > "Link" > "Establish" from top menu
    1. Verify white crosshairs are in center (i.e., at zenith)
    2. If they aren't: restart TheSky6 (This likely needs another page or smthn)
  11. CC - Navigate to DFMTCS → Telescope → Misc... → Open Mirror Doors (under Switches/Mirror Door tab)
    1. The MDC Mirror Door switch should always remain in "OPEN" position
  12. DC - Navigate to "Outlet Control" in browser bookmarks bar
    1. The credentials should auto-fill
    2. "Switch On" outlets 1-4
  13. In Dome
    1. Set thermostat to lowest setting (exhaust fan should turn on)
  14. DC - Open two instances of "SharpCap" (located in Start Menu)
    1. From top menu, select "Cameras" and ensure the appropriate cameras are listed (e.g., "ASi294MM Pro")
  15. CC - Before moving telescope, Open Mirror Doors via DFMTCS