On Mon, Nov 20, 2023 at 07:40 AM, k.weilding2@... wrote:
HI
I would be very grateful for any advice given.
I have a old Losmandy GM8 mount controlled by a Gemini one, which has been updated with a new processor.
I would like to know if anybody has used the ZWO ASIAIR plus with this type of mount and if so how did you connect it to the mount and what cables did you use?
Thank you
Ken??
?Hi Ken,
Yes the Gemini -1 works fine with the ASIAIR Plus and Pro controllers. From the ASIAIR side you'll l need the usual USB to RS232 converter cable just as you would use with a regular laptop or PC with a traditional USB type A connector - the rectangular one. I can only recommend this one brand and model converter which is known to work correctly 100% the part is called an
ATEN UC232A and yes I know they cost more. It is best to buy them online directly from ATEN to avoid counterfeits.?
At issue is the other brand USB converters may or may not work correctly when cabled using the standard Losmandy Gemini 1 RS232 cable. The Losmandy cable is the correct pin out to base your RS232 to USB converters on because an it is the Losmandy standard and known to work.?
Once you have these parts gathered up and connected the ASIAIR will work as expected. I highly recommend that you verify the Gemini 1 has been updated to the last firmware EPROM L4 V1.05 and that the ASIAIR has the latest version of the app? v2.12 which will also update your ASIAIR hardware to firmware v10.92 automatically once the app is downloaded and installed and you connect to the ASIAIR over Wi-Fi.?
The rest is easy.?
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