Tom I think there are workarounds for the camera to get it working.?
Check the mount boots, you don¡¯t get SRAM reset or off things on boot. ? The Gemini 1 keeps settings saved in SRAM that are saved with a replaceable backup battery. ? So if you do get ¡°SRAM RESET¡±, it¡¯s probably a just a dead battery! ?If it is dead it¡¯ll default to a Titan mount. ?You can still run it like this but not near the mount limits. ?
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After boot your mount will now be moving the Ra axes at sidereal rate, very slow. ? The DEC shouldn¡¯t be moving.
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if you press one of the HC diamond buttons let¡¯s say right one press and hold and now press the left diamond button ¡..it¡¯ll put the mount into faster slew rate ¡.check it does this that the Ra axes moves ok. ? Release buttons to stop this.
Do the same with DEC, the up/dwn diamond buttons ?check it moves ok.?
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Press the ¡°menu button¡± and diamond buttons to scroll up down and right to select! ? Check that works and display is all ok.
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Open the case (remove plugs, remember these plugs are keyed so don¡¯t insert them wrong way), you need small Allen or hex keys to remove the case screws. ? Inspect inside that there isn¡¯t corrosion on the board specifically around the base.
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Yes it¡¯ll connect to any laptop via RS232 port. ?I use a Bluetooth module in Serial Port Protocol Mode ¡°SPP¡±.
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As for the guider camera. ? I read some users had trouble getting them working but there does appear methods to do so.?
Check out and the for more info specifically how to set mount to Counterweight Down for cold boot!
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if necessary take pics and post them. ?Owners usually fussed over their mounts and kept them fastidiously in good Nick.?
cheers
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Brendan
