On Sun, Feb 9, 2025 at 11:21 AM, <drice34@...> wrote:
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I just posted this on CN just so I could get as much info as I could.
The other alternative is IF they make a central power distribution block. However I would like to eliminate the mini router and GPS would be nice.
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Bringing up an old thread here...
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Been working a lot lately and found my way to Carlsbad NM for work. Haven't posted here in a while either......
I'm planning on taking my Losmandy G11 with me and have been seriously considering converting from an Intel NUC to ASI air or Sstellarmate Pro. I finally pulled the trigger on an ASI2600 and will be using a large battery bank for power.
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One of my concerns with the current setup with adding the 2600, is the power connections (losmandy/nuc/2600/router). I would have to be creative with the various power supply distribution.
Next is that if I have an issue with the NUC, I have no monitor per-se. Right now, I remote desktop in on my local network.
I also need a mini router for bridging the gap.
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It is my understanding that ASI and stellarmate creates its own WIFI, eliminating the need for a mini router? Is this correct?
I like the power distribution both offer and is one of the most important factors.
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Finally since this is an older thread, I will ask again. Will both of these work with the Gemini 2 V6?
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Yes!? The ASIAIR Plus and Pro work very well with the G11G.? I have been using them together for several years as well as during the Gemini 2 L6 Beta test.? They work great together with no significant issues.??I have been using the latest Gemini 2 L6 releases and the latest version of the ASIAIR app which sometimes is a Beta with no issues.?
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I will say that I use the ASIAIR Plus and Gemini 2 with a different configuration than most people, I am using the fastest compact travel router with a 3-port 1Gbps switch available (GL.iNet Slate AX travel router) to connect via Wi-Fi to my Google Pixel XL phone or Samsung tablet, both on Android O/S.? Both the Gemini 2 and ASIAIR Plus are connected to the router using common Ethernet patch cables which provides very fast screen update speed, download and screen refresh is very fast and responsive compared to using the native ASIAIR Wi-Fi.? Additionally the connection is reliable and has a much longer range with speed than the notoriously bad native ASIAIR Wi-Fi.? ??
I'm not sure why you would want to go backward and use a desktop or laptop to access a system that is designed with a user interface designed specifically for mobile device use but if you must there is no difference in interface or function when running an Android emulation like bluestacks, LD player or multi.? They all work the same if a bit slower depending on what it is you are doing.?
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If you want to access the ASIAIR from indoors you can configure the travel router to function as a bridge router and allow your mountside travel router to connect to your home LAN via Wi-Fi and you can run the ASIAIR app under an Android emulator.? It all works well but can take a bit of time to set up and get running smoothly. To save time and trouble I use the newer Slate AX in the field or driveway as a standalone system when I will be nearby or outside observing visually on a secondary mount.? If I want to stay indoors I just swap an older Slate that I leave preconfigured in bridge mode just for this infrequent use.? So the best of both worlds.? ?
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