If you have ever wondered if polar alignment could be easier then this is the device for you. I had struggled with polar alignment, mainly from a bending over and squinting point of view. The Polemaster isn't cheap but my back and knees are worth a whole lot more. Zero problems with installation on my Astrotrac, and all I need is a new adapter when I get a proper mount. Software is clear and easy to use. I was skeptical but it really does lead you through the process of alignment in such a way as it's difficult to go wrong. Plus there are loads of excellent YouTube videos explaining the process in detail. Drivers were no problem either on a Win10 machine and it also worked perfectly on a Win7 machine. The unit is very well made, it feels solid, and has several features that set it apart from the competition. The proper lens cap for one and a quality screw on connector for another. You do have to check it's focused properly, but if it's not you can remove the outer barrel and focus it easily. The tools to do so are in the box. It's fantastic and I'm very glad I bought it without struggling on for years before seeing the light.

I would give this camera 5 stars if it weren’t for the pain that I had around drivers and getting the camera to work. I have a windows 10 laptop, all other Astro software has worked fine first time but this was a right hassle. Searches online proved that others have the same issue too. The support from QHY is terrible. First light optics on the other hand are awesome. The item arrived next day and also included the clouds as well!

...can’t believe how easy this device is. Provides more time for images. FLO were quick with order and it arrived within a few days. Great service all. Thanks

This works quite easily and is very useful with an equatorial mount. I keep it handy always to check the alignment. Well worthwhile.

An excellent aid to polar alignment. I am a 72-year-old fat man with a bad back and a stiff neck. Kneeling to look thru the polar scope would probably have me reeling in agony for days afterwards so is not an option. The first time I used this device it took me 15 minutes to get an accurate alignment without contorting my body. I reckon with a little practice I can get it below 5 minutes so 12 out of 10 for this product. I don't understand why some people give this device negative reviews, the onscreen instructions seem pretty straight forward to me. BYE THE WAY, get one of the universal adapters so it fits on the underside of the dovetail/losmandy bar and works on any mount. I bought this

ADM Dual DV Series Dovetail Adapter For PoleMaster Mounting £44

Complete waste of money. It’s needs to be plugged into a house socket for it to work.
Doesn’t work from battery power.
Doesn’t work from an extension.
Only works from a plug socket.
So unless you have electric in an observatory, you will need to be able to remove the roof from your house to observe the night sky due to the plug lead not being 60ft long . .
I’ve tried numerous setups and ways to get it to work and every time it freezes........then starts again for 1/2 second then freezes again.
So instead of it taking 3-5 mins for accurate polar alinement it’s takes 7 1/2 hours... oh look it’s morning better pack everything up.
I’m getting in touch with the makers and asking them to refund my money as it has nothing to do with first light optics that QHY made such a useless piece of junk.

First impressions are what count and my first impressions were a little bit underwhelmed.

I finally had a partial clear night and managed to test my new Polemaster with the EQ6.
All in all the build quality is rather nice, with all round quality feel.
Where it let itself down was being out of focus right out of the box despite being allegedly focused to infinity!
No biggie as Polemaster comes with a microscopic Alan key to allow re-focus but where your out in the field in the long grass what ever you do don't drop the Allan key or you'll be going home in tears
The second sad tiding which I think inst really a show stopper because its close enough was the initial alignment circles in the software don't fully encompass all the alignment stars. Some sit on the alignment circle or just outside.
Its close enough to get alignment I think but couldn't tell for sure as I was doing very wide field and couldn't tell how bad drift was. It seemed OK at first glance.
The actual alignment process was a breeze and only took a few minutes once I got the focus sorted.
When I attack narrow field I'll get a better understanding of how accurate the polar alignment is/isn't and may revisit this review.

In summary Id give 4/5 for the hardware and 3/5 for the software.

I live in a light polluted Bortle 6 area and don't have any permanent setup - though I manage OK
It's no exaggeration to say polemaster has revolutionised my setup from fumbling misery to smug delight.
I now perform a very accurate (and enjoyable) polar alignment in about 3 minutes. It's solidly made, and was easily fitted to an HEQ5 in a few minutes.
I worried about it working due to light pollution, but it works perfectly first time, every time.
It is the best non-essential astronomy purchase I have made, though for me, I would now class this as essential kit.