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Re: Gremlins strike again¡­
First thing to check is the power supply voltage. Can you put a meter on it and monitor during a slew? The motors are the only parts that run on the full voltage of the supply. If the voltage is low,
By Michael Ben-Yehuda · #33757 ·
Gremlins strike again¡­
Hi folks i have not used my Gemini 1 L4 for quite a few weeks now. ?We had a power cut or two. ?One was three hours long and enough for the UPS to run out. ?That was a month ago. ?Today I went
By madastro · #33756 ·
Re: Gemini 1 Level 1 System Not Powering On
Brendan, I respect the handson experience of seasoned users. Additionally, I would have had to craft a new socket so I wouldn't risk plugging a 12 volt GoTo into an 18 volt socket. I'd rather have a
By Drifting · #33755 ·
Re: Gemini 1 Level 1 System Not Powering On
The system runs fine on 12V DC. ?I ran my own on a computer PSU 12V out for two years. To many obsess about the need for a higher voltage! But basic forces in a motor f=¡°sintheta BIL¡± where
By Brendan · #33754 ·
Computer goes dead if I don¡¯ respond quickly
Hi all When I am booting up, whether cold start or warm start, ?my Gemini 1 if I don¡¯t enter the menu quickly, within 20 seconds or so, the hand control goes blank with no script response. I can
By David Pitre · #33753 ·
Re: Gemini 1 Level 1 System Not Powering On
Response to 15 volts. I recently bought an GM8 and running it off a hardy garden tractor battery. Even though everything is working well, I'm probably missing something. Would I find value by adding a
By Drifting · #33752 ·
Re: Gemini 1 Level 1 System Not Powering On
Depending upon your version type of PCB (see here ( https://gemini-2.com/pcb-pictures.html ) ).?? Below is an image of D10 on a Gemini 1 ver 2 pcb and ver 1 PCB.. Version 1 and some version 2's have
By Brendan · #33751 ·
Re: Gemini 1 Level 1 System Not Powering On
A fuse that might be at fault: https://gemini-2.com/faqG1.html#Q13 ( https://gemini-2.com/faqG1.html#Q13 )
By Paul Kanevsky · #33750 ·
Re: Gemini 1 Level 1 System Not Powering On
I suspect that it is an issue of voltage. You must provide at least 15 volts. Gemini loves 15 volts :-)
By Ma Ol · #33749 ·
Gemini 1 Level 1 System Not Powering On
I am working with the Takahashi FSQ-106 refractor and operating it with the Losmandy Gemini 1 Level 1 computer system along with the Losmandy GM8 mount. I am running into an issue where the system
By sanikanandpure@... · #33748 ·
Re: AR Gemini 1 motor screw info
Thanks Paul and Brendan for the advice, interesting discussion regarding the large steel washers to be placed behind the engine crankcase. I must say that at the moment the problem is relatively small
By Thomas Bianchi · #33747 ·
Re: AR Gemini 1 motor screw info
Damn...wish I thought of that (not that I have any issues).?? Great idea Paul. cheers -- Brendan
By Brendan · #33746 ·
Re: AR Gemini 1 motor screw info
As a simple, cheap, and easy solution to securing the motor with a loose screw problem I've used a wide stainless-steel washer under each of the two screws on the outside frame around the motor
By Paul Kanevsky · #33745 ·
Re: AR Gemini 1 motor screw info
Thomas. ?Unfortunately the motor mounts into the gearbox and it¡¯s plastic. It does have a raised land ( images here) ( https://gemini-2.net/Losmandy_New_Gearbox.html ) so it¡¯s thicker but still
By Brendan · #33744 ·
Re: AR Gemini 1 motor screw info
Hi Thomas, Sounds like the thread is stripped. You can try using loctite (blue) on the thread to secure it. There was a small change between 1.04 and 1.05 to add an extra guiding command (:mi). It's
By Paul Kanevsky · #33743 ·
AR Gemini 1 motor screw info
Hi, I noticed that one of the screws that hold the Losmandy G11 AR motor tight (attached is an example photo), does not tighten all the way, i.e. it loosens but still grips, the motor however does not
By Thomas Bianchi · #33742 ·
Re: I am getting DEC motor stalled during boot up with no buttons pressed.
It's a G1.? It worked great a few weeks ago when I used it last. I will try all the suggestions and report back. Thanks
By John · #33741 ·
Re: I am getting DEC motor stalled during boot up with no buttons pressed.
John is it a G1 or G2? ? ?First thing is swap Ra cable (at motor end) to DEC and visa versa. ? Does issue change axes or stay with motor ? Get back we can take it from here. ? Most of issues like
By Brendan · #33740 ·
I am getting DEC motor stalled during boot up with no buttons pressed.
And the dec axis slowly rotates to the left. Boot up never completes.
By John · #33739 ·
Re: New Member
Sharpsky pic focuser ( https://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=1192880&postcount=4 ) for stepper motor. ?Has full ASCOM compliant and compliant with motor focus pin config; has manual hand
By Brendan · #33738 ·