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Re: Hand controller
The problem is almost always with the cable.? Check both ends and see if the contacts are dirty.
By Michael A. Covington · #28366 ·
Hand controller
Hi folks... hoping this group is still available..? Anyway, my problem is with my hand held controller. First of all I mainly use my laptop to control the mount. However, I wanted to shoot the eclipse
By Skygnome · #28365 ·
Re: I don't understand why Losmandy disabled the port for the axis encoders
The code for the Gemini-2 was a complete re-write for a new platform. As I said,I believe it was a business decision not to write code to support encoders attached to Port ¡°E¡±, because the number
By David C. Partridge · #28364 ·
I don't understand why Losmandy disabled the port for the axis encoders
I don't understand why Losmandy disabled the port for the axis encoders on the Gemini II. It was present on the Gemini I, so Losmandy wouldn't have to reinvent the wheel. The reason: There would be so
By Tomsen · #28363 ·
Re: Error when attempting to connect to Gemini 2 with GFU
On Wed, Mar 12, 2025 at 02:53 PM, PAT&SANDY wrote: > > > > Hello !?? this question is somewhat along this current topic.? I have two > older Gemini 2 units on MI- 250 mounts. I have never updated
By Chip Louie · #28362 ·
Re: Error when attempting to connect to Gemini 2 with GFU
Hey Paul, Thanks! I read through the instructions and it seems pretty straight forward. I ordered a Pic 3 kit on Amazon (the recommended on was not available, but I found a different one. Looking
By Jason Hissong · #28361 ·
Re: Push-to to get Alt Az coordinates
If you use NINA, there¡¯s a plug-in that does just that. You slew the scope to the different obstructions and NINA will know what to do with the info, in essence creating a ¡°virtual horizon¡± for
By Jonathan · #28360 ·
Re: Push-to to get Alt Az coordinates
If Theodelite depends on the phone's sensors, I doubt it would work very well. My phone, when set for true north, is at least 15 degrees off. (And where I live, in Virginia, has about a 10 degree
By k warren · #28359 ·
Re: Error when attempting to connect to Gemini 2 with GFU
On Wed, Mar 12, 2025 at 05:53 PM, PAT&SANDY wrote: > > > > Hello !?? this question is somewhat along this current topic.? I have two > older Gemini 2 units on MI- 250 mounts. I have never updated
By Paul Kanevsky · #28358 ·
Re: Push-to to get Alt Az coordinates
Not sure about accuracy for gaps in folliage, but I use Theodelite for mapping treelines. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/theodolite/id339393884 I don't see an Android version. Dave
By David Jones · #28357 ·
Re: Error when attempting to connect to Gemini 2 with GFU
Hello ! this question is somewhat along this current topic. I have two older Gemini 2 units on MI- 250 mounts. I have never updated the firm wear on the unit or hand controller. I have the kiss of
By PAT&SANDY · #28356 ·
Re: Error when attempting to connect to Gemini 2 with GFU
On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 10:44 PM, Jason Hissong wrote: > > > > So I figured it out. Apparently, it helps when you don't fat finger a > comma in the IP address. I was able to successfully upgrade and
By Chip Louie · #28355 ·
Re: Error when attempting to connect to Gemini 2 with GFU
Some instructions for doing this yourself here: /g/Gemini-II/files/+++%20Gemini%202%20Level%206%20Upgrade%20+++/UNOFFICIAL%20PICKIT3%20REFERENCE%20ONLY%20for%20DIYers Other files in
By Paul Kanevsky · #28354 ·
Re: Error when attempting to connect to Gemini 2 with GFU
Ok great. I will probably go that route as I have experience doing that type of thing. Are the files/instructions available to properly flash the servo firmware? Thanks so much! My GM811 is humming
By Jason Hissong · #28353 ·
Re: Push-to to get Alt Az coordinates
How about this idea: Take a photo, or a series of photos, of your sky showing the stars and the treeline. Make note of the exact date and time of the photo(s). Then use a planetarium program like Sky
By kevinwalsh324@... · #28352 ·
Re: Push-to to get Alt Az coordinates
Chris, that's a perspective I hadn't thought of, but may be able to make use of. The angle I was approaching this from was... well, when I started in astronomy, I star hopped to objects (who does that
By k warren · #28351 ·
Re: Gemini is turning 25!
Been with it for all that time plus but older age and no personal observatory possible on my hillside property means a strainwave mount is in my future.
By Ross Elkins · #28350 ·
Re: Gemini is turning 25!
Fascinating write-up.? A lot of the technical details are way above my understanding but fascinating nonetheless to read how Gemini developed. I have been a Gemini user since late 2005 when I
By criscopenneys · #28349 ·
Re: Error when attempting to connect to Gemini 2 with GFU
Any PICKit 3 from (e.g. eBay) should work fine The level 6 code will work with the old servo code, you just won¡¯t have the x4 precision mode, and a number of other fixes and enhancements. Davod
By David C. Partridge · #28348 ·
Re: Gemini 2 Hits Western Limit Early
Good to know I¡¯m not going mad ¨C over to you Ren¨¦ Sent: 11 March 2025 22:39 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Gemini-II_io] Gemini 2 Hits Western Limit Early I've also discovered that when it
By David C. Partridge · #28347 ·