Re: Losmandy GM8 Gemini 1 and ASIAIR+
The FTDI I/O chip is the gold standard which is why there are so many fake FTDI chips in the market stream and why I recommend buying a converter from a supplier that only uses authentic FTDI chips
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Chip Louie
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#34008
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Re: Losmandy GM8 Gemini 1 and ASIAIR+
Fully agree on using FTDI chipset -- historically these have been more compatible and stable converters for use with Gemini.
Regards,
-Paul
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Paul Kanevsky
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#34007
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Re: Losmandy GM8 Gemini 1 and ASIAIR+
Digikey has a good range of adapter USB to RS232 like:
https://www.digikey.com.au/en/products/detail/adafruit-industries-llc/18/5353575
uses FT232L chipset (FTDI) $18
**FTDI**
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UT232R-200
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Brendan
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#34006
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Re: Losmandy GM8 Gemini 1 and ASIAIR+
On Sun, Dec 8, 2024 at 01:40 PM, Will wrote:
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> Fabien, inexpensive USB to RS232 adaptor cables are on Amazon.
> -Will
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> On Sun, Dec 8, 2024 at 12:18?PM Ma Ol via groups.io ( http://groups.io
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Chip Louie
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#34005
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Re: Losmandy GM8 Gemini 1 and ASIAIR+
Look at this adapter
https://amzn.eu/d/aSVSIdp
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Ma Ol
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#34004
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Re: Losmandy GM8 Gemini 1 and ASIAIR+
Fabien, inexpensive USB to RS232 adaptor cables are on Amazon.
-Will
[email protected]> wrote:
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Will
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#34003
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Re: Losmandy GM8 Gemini 1 and ASIAIR+
I learn something new every few minutes, I have a memory like a goldfish LOL.
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Chip Louie Chief Daydreamer Imagination Hardware
Astrospheric - South Pasadena
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Chip Louie
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#34002
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Re: Losmandy GM8 Gemini 1 and ASIAIR+
Thank for the explanation. I learnt a new knowledge ;-)
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Ma Ol
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#34001
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Re: Losmandy GM8 Gemini 1 and ASIAIR+
As Brendan suggests it is best to establish that the Gemini 1 RS233 port is working by connecting to a PC via USB to RS233 converter cable before trying to connect to anything else. Connecting to a PC
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Chip Louie
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Re: Losmandy GM8 Gemini 1 and ASIAIR+
This is incorrect.? ASIAIR has always worked with non ZWO mounts even before there were ZWO mounts using either Ethernet or USB I/O ports.
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Chip Louie Chief Daydreamer Imagination
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Chip Louie
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#33999
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Re: Losmandy GM8 Gemini 1 and ASIAIR+
I think all ZWO products are limited to be used with ZWO products only.
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Ma Ol
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#33998
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Re: Losmandy GM8 Gemini 1 and ASIAIR+
Hi,
I try to connect GM8 on a ASIAIR, not on a PC.
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fabien sol
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#33997
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Re: Losmandy GM8 Gemini 1 and ASIAIR+
Did you download the corresponding driver?
Look at the screenshot.
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Ma Ol
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#33996
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Re: Losmandy GM8 Gemini 1 and ASIAIR+
Fabien
take a step back ¡¡use Gemini ASCOM try connect using it and Gemini.
/g/Gemini_ASCOM_Driver
if doesn¡¯t work ¡..you probably have a bad Gemini Rs232 IC.
if it
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Brendan
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#33995
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Losmandy GM8 Gemini 1 and ASIAIR+
Hi,
I've a Losmandy GM8 Gemini 1 and an ASIAIR+.
I can't connect GM8 to ASIAIR
- with he the original cable serial/RJ9 with another serial/usb
- with GeminiFI module Wifi
- with the Losmandy cable USB
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fabien sol
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#33994
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Re: Hand controller
What is your configuration? If you have stepper motors then you probably don¡¯t have Gemini. If you do have Gemini, which one, Gemini-1 or 2?
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Paul Kanevsky
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#33993
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Hand controller
I am unable to move my stepper motors with my hand controller.
I have made sure that pec is turned off.
I purchased my G-11 in 2005.
How to I fix this?
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Chris Mobley
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#33992
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Re: RTC issue with Gemini 1
Thanks so much, Brendan¡ªjust what I was looking for. I'll carefully go through your suggestions and take a look at D1 as well. I'll let you know once I make more progress with the
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@fvitale
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#33991
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Re: RTC issue with Gemini 1
Annnd I should have said check battery voltage is getting to the SRAM/RTC thru D1.
https://gemini-2.com/faqG1.html#Q15
Maybe check diode D1 with ohmmeter on diode function. ? Check it switches ok
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Brendan
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#33990
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Re: RTC issue with Gemini 1
And welcome. ? Good to hear G1 users and that these venerable units will outlive us and be handed on!
Wonderful equipment and mounts.
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Brendan
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Brendan
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#33989
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