Re: Gemini BOOTLOADER update available
Hi Don, Check a few settings in Keil debugger: 1. Goto Flash->Configure Flash Tools... menu. Click on Device tab. Check that the correct device is selected: NXP/LPC2388/ARM 2. Then, inside the same
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Paul Kanevsky
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#28533
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Re: Gemini BOOTLOADER update available
I have an update on the instructions provided. I ordered the ULINK2 programmer and downloaded both software packages. ?Here is what I learned. 1. ?Failed the first time as the Keil link 2 software
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Don Klase
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#28532
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Re: Reverse RA & DEC enabled
That's because the battery really needs to be replaced once a year to ensure reliability.? Don't go by the voltage display or the idea that the circuit should be able to maintain the memory correctly
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Chip Louie
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#28531
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Re: Gemini-2 confusing east and west
If it takes several days for this to happen, but doesn't happen within 24 hours, it sounds like you may have an issue with the real-time clock in Gemini. It's powered by a 3v battery internally, so
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Paul Kanevsky
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#28529
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Re: Gemini-2 confusing east and west
The diagram in my message may not have been clear about what is going on. Maybe this will help. This is the situation when I power up Gemini-2 after being off for several days. When I tell it to park
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Joe Ulowetz
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#28528
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Re: Just out of curiosity...
Well you asked things which I have not tested lately but long time ago and do not remember. I would need to test it again but honestly ?for what? The price of the mounts compared to other encoder
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Rainer
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#28527
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Re: Gemini-2 confusing east and west
Do you mean the check boxes on the hand controller to reverse movement direction?? I use those all the time, but they don't result in Gemini reporting coordinates on the opposite side of the sky from
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Joe Ulowetz
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#28526
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Re: Gemini-2 confusing east and west
Check your Gemini 2 settings for reverse RA and DEC movement. -- Chip Louie Chief Daydreamer Imagination Hardware Astrospheric - South Pasadena, CA Astrospheric Signature (
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Chip Louie
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#28525
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Re: Reverse RA & DEC enabled
hi guys, It looks like the a new battery fixed. Clear Skies, Paul
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Paul Romero
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#28524
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Re: Just out of curiosity...
Hi Rainer, love the photos! How do you find the precision encoders for tracking? Are these helpful in overcoming periodic error and for reducing the need for autoguiding on these mounts? Regards,
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Paul Kanevsky
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#28523
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Re: Just out of curiosity...
I agree, the Askar optics seem to be pretty good,? overall people are getting good results.? This little Askar is an FRA500 is sharp at its native 500mm f/5.6 and a wonder at f/3.9.? Okay so it's
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Chip Louie
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#28522
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Re: Autoguider Recommendations
For the last few years I've been using the ASIAIR and have not had any issues guiding with the same old piggybacked Stellarvue F050 50mm f/4 guidescope in the matching non-adjustable clamshell I've
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Chip Louie
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#28521
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Re: Gemini BOOTLOADER update available
Thanks Gents I have a G2 tallboy on the way...ARM is hot.?? So needs new ARM and i'll try the new bootloader.?? I'll report back....shouldn't be to long cheers -- Brendan
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Brendan
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#28520
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Re: Just out of curiosity...
The mount with TOA and ASKAR has 42.6kg of counterweight
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Rainer
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#28519
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Re: Just out of curiosity...
Some more images, but the configuration has changed now. On the mount in the back is a Mewlon 250S 1st generation which I modified to ASCOM focuser using a slim 22mm? ? Faulhaber stepper motor with
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Rainer
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#28518
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Re: Just out of curiosity...
Very nice! But I think you need more weight on that mount to get it to full capacity ;)
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Paul Kanevsky
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#28517
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Re: Just out of curiosity...
Those are iOptron CEM 120EC2 On top a TOA 130 and ASKAR 103APO. BTW the chinese ASKAR telescopes are quality wise very very good. Takahashi is getting big competition. BTW I have a total of 5
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Rainer
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#28516
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Re: Just out of curiosity...
Any photos? I'm curious to see what it looks like!
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Paul Kanevsky
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#28515
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Just out of curiosity...
Hi, Now that I am here I have a curiosity question. Those who knew from the times before 2018 back to >2008 when I still had my Losmandy G11-RS, know that I like to tinker, and improve?? (maybe make
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Rainer
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#28514
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Re: Autoguider Recommendations
Hi, There are two ways of guiding. Piggyback guide scope and Off Axis Guider. Depending of your setup up eg. camera and other accessories like maybe Filter wheel and optical accessory be it a reducer,
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Rainer
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#28513
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