Gemini L4 issue
Hi I have a Moutain instruments MI 250 with a Gemini 1 L4 system and last night when I power up the system with the standard 'warm startup' , the DEC motor starts running at a slow pace and it does
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Paulo Casquinha
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#34011
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Re: Greetings
Hi Eugene, Are you thinking of upgrading to Gemini-II or Gemini-I? This group is primarily for Gemini-1 users, so you may get more from the Gemini-II User group if that's the version you're thinking
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Paul Kanevsky
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#34010
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Greetings
I am new to this group. Presently also a member of the Losmandy Users and Gemini-II user Groups. I have a 2003 vintage Losmandy G11 equatorial mount which I am thinking of upgrading. It has the 492
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eugene1@...
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#34009
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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** **** UT232R-200 another
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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: > > Fabien, inexpensive USB to RS232 adaptor cables are on Amazon. > -Will > > 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 [email protected]> escribi¨®:
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Ma Ol
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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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Re: Losmandy GM8 Gemini 1 and ASIAIR+
I learn something new every few minutes, I have a memory like a goldfish LOL. -- Chip Louie Chief Daydreamer Imagination Hardware Astrospheric - South Pasadena Astrospheric Signature (
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Chip Louie
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Re: Losmandy GM8 Gemini 1 and ASIAIR+
Thank for the explanation. I learnt a new knowledge ;-) [email protected]> escribi¨®:
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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. -- Chip Louie Chief Daydreamer Imagination Hardware
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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. [email protected]> escribi¨®:
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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. [email protected]> a ¨¦crit :
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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. [email protected]> escribi¨®:
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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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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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