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Re: New Gemini L6.1 and Hand Controller v1.63 firmware available!

 

Hi Ryan,
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The two checkboxes simply enable meridian flip point functionality or turn it off for each side of the mount. When it's off, Gemini behaves just like it did prior to L6.
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Flip points are similar to the old Western Goto Limit. They attempt to enforce a flip when a Goto is commanded to a position past the flip point.
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The differences between WGL and flip points are:
1. Flip points are set relative to the meridian, not safety limit
2. Flip points can be defined on both sides of the mount, East and West
3. Flip points are meant for imagers: a Goto to a coordinate past the flip point will enforce a meridian flip on either side of the mount, as long as that position is reachable from the other side after the flip.
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The Western Goto Limit was defined relative to the safety limit, and Gemini could decide not do a meridian flip in some cases, if the destination was close enough to the current position and prior to the safety limit. This was designed to help visual observers. Flip points are designed primarily for automated imaging.
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Regards,
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? -Paul
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On Wed, Dec 11, 2024 at 10:03 AM, Ryan Noonan wrote:

Paul,?
Do you mind a giving a 30 second explanation to the flip point configuration on the upgraded web interface with 6.1?
There are some new fields here:
-Eastern Meridian Flip Point Distance
-Western Meridian Flip Point Distance

and two check boxes...?
-Use Eastern Meridian Flip Point
-Use Western Meridian Flip Point

The screen capture above is from my web interface right after upgrading to 6.1 and without changing anything.
I have switched telescopes with new safety limits and I want to make sure that everything is configured correctly.

Thank you in advance,
Ryan Noonan
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