The 6.05 and 1.63c betas seem to work fine using normal hand control operations for visual and with ASIAIR Plus v3.?

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I just heard back from GL.iNet tech support and the Slate-AX is not 12v tolerant.? So as expected you need to use a 5v power source.?

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Hi David,

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Did you restart Gemini after the new HC firmware was uploaded to the HC? I had a similar experience, and it all cleared up after restarting Gemini.

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On Fri, Oct 25, 2024 at 10:22 AM, David C. Partridge wrote:

I have L5 hardware and was wondering for southern Hemisphere are there any special requirements in the set up of the mount or while using NINA for it to perform a meridian flip, thanks

Hi Steve,

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Brian isn't visiting here very often anymore, so let me attempt to give you an answer.

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No, don't change the worm setting. You don't need to do 2x worm cycle recording/programming. You can do 1x worm cycle, as well. 2x takes longer and will only help in the specific case that you have a certain error that can't be fixed by 1x worm cycle PEC. But either way should work.

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PemPro has been updated since 2023. Early 2024, a version with some changes and bug fixes was released specifically to address the Gemini PEC programming with L6.02 and above. Just download the latest version of PEMPro available.

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> And unrelated to those: On the site's document it asks to "go into the "Advanced Setup" page and uncheck "Gemini expects J2000 co-ordinates" because they both need to be on the JNow page--is that also required from your perspective?

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It's not required, but it is recommended. You don't need J2000 conversion unless you have certain software that only supports that epoch. To program PEC you don't need J2000 precession conversion.

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On Thu, Oct 24, 2024 at 02:13 PM, Steve wrote:

Hi Ken,

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Totally up to you. The beta seems pretty stable, and has bug fixes and enhancements, so should be worth an upgrade. v1.63c of the HC and L6.05 are now available for beta testing.

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On Thu, Oct 24, 2024 at 04:47 PM, Oberon510 wrote:

Hi,

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I am just about ready to update and test this beta but it has been a while since posts and wanted to check whether you need any more or should I just wait for MR.

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Where are you at with it?

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On Tue, Oct 22, 2024 at 04:31 AM, David C. Partridge wrote:

Hi Paul,

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That seems plausible even if it fails the aesthetic tests.

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Paul Kanevsky
Sent: 22 October 2024 12:02
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Gemini-II_io] 12V Exterior grade Wireless Access Point

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On Tue, Oct 22, 2024 at 06:03 AM, David C. Partridge wrote:

Is there one you know of that takes 12V from a barrel connector and drives a USB-C PD ?

Don't really know much about it, but would something like this work?? 5v@3A from 12V DC, waterproof, and has a USB-C connector:

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I have a tech support question in GL.iNet regarding the Slate-AX USB C port's 12v tolerance.? Many of these ports are independently regulated at the input and can tolerate some higher voltages at the input.? ?

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On Tue, Oct 22, 2024 at 04:33 AM, Joel Black wrote:

On Mon, Oct 21, 2024 at 08:50 PM, David C. Partridge wrote:

That Slate-AX sounds great apart from the USB-C port for power.?? I have 12V DC barrel connectors on my power box but nothing that has USB-C ?

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I guess I need to find a 12v to USB-C power supply.

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I use one of the GL.iNet routers with the USB C connection for DC power from my PegausAstro PowerPocket Advanced. If you can solder, it's pretty easy to take a barrel pigtail and USB C power pigtail (; note the correct polarity) and solder them together using a lineman's splice. Cover up each splice with heat shrink and, voila, you have an adapter cable; otherwise, get butt connectors and splice them that way. I just prefer soldered connections.

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The question is are you using the adjustable power output of the PAPPA or a regular 12v output?? ?

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Brian,

(Just took delivery of a GM11T; works great and now refining) On page 2 and 3 of your guide /g/Gemini-II/files/Documentation_and_Manuals/Losmandy%20PEC%20Primer.pdf you state to "set to 2x PEC cycle" and in the viewer and waveform analysis and correction we need to remember the periods are 2x . . . got that, but . . .

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And unrelated to those: On the site's document it asks to "go into the "Advanced Setup" page and uncheck "Gemini expects J2000 co-ordinates" because they both need to be on the JNow page--is that also required from your perspective?

Thanks for you time; love your valuable advice and presentations.

Regards

Steve

I just saw a new that’s rated for outdoor use and is supposed to have a very generous coverage. Maybe this is what you’re looking for??

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let me warn you beforehand though, it is most certainly not inexpensive by any definition of the word lol

On Tue, Oct 22, 2024 at 01:02 PM, gcr1ofsix@... wrote:

I no longer have a gemini mount.? You can take me off your mailing list, thank you.

Greg Riffle

On Mon, Oct 21, 2024 at 08:50 PM, David C. Partridge wrote:

That Slate-AX sounds great apart from the USB-C port for power.?? I have 12V DC barrel connectors on my power box but nothing that has USB-C ?

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I guess I need to find a 12v to USB-C power supply.

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D.

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I use one of the GL.iNet routers with the USB C connection for DC power from my PegausAstro PowerPocket Advanced. If you can solder, it's pretty easy to take a barrel pigtail and USB C power pigtail (; note the correct polarity) and solder them together using a lineman's splice. Cover up each splice with heat shrink and, voila, you have an adapter cable; otherwise, get butt connectors and splice them that way. I just prefer soldered connections.

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Joel

On Tue, Oct 22, 2024 at 06:03 AM, David C. Partridge wrote:

Is there one you know of that takes 12V from a barrel connector and drives a USB-C PD ?

On Mon, Oct 21, 2024 at 07:03 PM, William Thomas wrote:

That sounds like using your laptop with a docking station having an ethernet port for the gemini and appropriate ports for the camera(s) involved. ? ?The laptop is the one that would connect with wifi. ?Might need a wifi extender to reach the laptop when outside. ?

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On Oct 21, 2024, at 2:52?PM, Ryan Noonan via groups.io <repast_twerps0r@...> wrote:

I also use the GL.iNet GL-AXT1800. I’ve tried a few and that one has worked the best so far

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The Slate-AX needs an honest 5V@2A supply to run reliably and more is a plus if running multiple 1GBs connection on the internal switch.? I tried to use a standard 1A USB type A port for power on my DIY power pack and it was not reliable.? I had to add a dedicated output for the Slate-AX router.? There are common 5.5 x 2.1mm (and other barrels I'm sure) to USB-C shorty cables and adapters available so you should be able to use your existing powerbox ports NP.? ? ? ?

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