Re: Gemini 1 & 2 origin
AFIAK, they are both manufactured by Aveox who are based in Simi Valley, California. Sent: 04 July 2024 03:43 To: [email protected] Subject: [Gemini_users_io] Gemini 1 & 2 origin Anyone in the
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David C. Partridge
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#33768
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Re: Gemini 1 & 2 origin
USA -- Brendan
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Brendan
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#33767
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Gemini 1 & 2 origin
Anyone in the group know where the 1s and 2s were/are manufactured?
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Ted Saker, Jr.
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#33766
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Re: G-11/Gemini-1 Control via RS-232 and SkySafari SkyFi
Brendan¡¯s design is here: </g/Gemini_users/files/Gemini%201%20Bluetooth> and you can find mine here: </g/Gemini_users/files/Gemini%20Bluetooth> Cheers David Sent:
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David C. Partridge
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#33765
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Re: G-11/Gemini-1 Control via RS-232 and SkySafari SkyFi
Thanks Brendan. I'll pass that on. Would you post a link to the DIY wireless projects. Best Regards, Russ
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Russell Milton
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#33764
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Re: G-11/Gemini-1 Control via RS-232 and SkySafari SkyFi
Russ this guy sells Gemini: Gemini WIFI (
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Brendan
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#33763
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G-11/Gemini-1 Control via RS-232 and SkySafari SkyFi
Someone on Cloudy Night has asked me about how I control my G11/G-1 wirelessly via SkySafari. I see that the SkyFi wireless hotspot module is no longer being sold. What are his options? I occasionally
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Russell Milton
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#33762
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Re: Gremlins strike again¡
I'm trying to remember what version ( https://gemini-2.com/pcb-pictures.html ) G1 is the system??? If earlier version (not last ver3) does it have dual SOT23 diode D10?? See image If so these fail
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Brendan
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#33761
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Re: Gremlins strike again¡
Power loss could result in some corrupted settings with G-1. While it shouldn¡¯t cause stalls, corrupted settings have been known to result in some very strange and unexplainable behavior. You could
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Paul Kanevsky
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#33760
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Re: Gremlins strike again¡
Sure sounds like the motors should not have a problem. The black anodized mount will heat up very quickly in direct sun! It can get really hot. Also, Losmandy black anodized aluminum is known to turn
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Michael Ben-Yehuda
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#33759
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Re: Gremlins strike again¡
Michael Thanhs for the ideas. ?Never in direct sunlight unless I specifically open the RORO roof during the day like I did today. ?I have 2¡± thick polystyrene in the roof and walls so tends to be
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madastro
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#33758
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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,
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Michael Ben-Yehuda
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#33757
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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
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madastro
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#33756
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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
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Drifting
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#33755
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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
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Brendan
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#33754
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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
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David Pitre
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#33753
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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
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Drifting
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#33752
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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
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Brendan
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#33751
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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 )
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Paul Kanevsky
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#33750
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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 :-)
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Ma Ol
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#33749
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