Hi there,?

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I'm?Having some issues with my Losmandy Gemini 2 control board. When I power up the controller I get a message saying that there's no SD card. I've tried changing the SD card but still get the same error message. I wonder whether its the SD card in the hand controller that is causing the issue. I'd rather not pull any of the hardware apart to investigate.?

Would I be able to send Gemini 2 unit over to anyone for repair/ testing??

I'm over in New Zealand.?

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Cheers,

Stefan?

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Hi Stefan?

there is a MicroSD. ?

These can come lose (with constant knocks) and sometimes needs reseating. ?It’s an easy task, shown in the link. ?If it’s a newer HC (the first one shown) then it’s easier to access.?

Just undo the 4 HC case screws open the case gently don’t put pressure on the display. ?You should be able to access the SD card with tweezers or such like to reseat it ? ?You do not need to disassemble the whole HC to do so.?

Try this first. ?Also consider reformatting and installing the SD card and it’s appropriate files to ensure it’s ok. ?They don’t last forever but should last long enough ? I suspect it’s a HC card issue.?

Unfortunately Sending the System to be checked is not a cheap process. ? You can send it to USA or ?any of the repairers. ?I’m the Australian repairer. ?Have repaired one Kiwi G2 users unit’s (for a south island school.). ?But postage etc each way is not cheap?

So might be best if we can talk you thru checking the SD ?HC card. ?

Get back on this.?

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Brendan

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Hi there Brendan,
Thank you for the feedback.
I have a feeling it could be the SD cards that are the problem.?
Will the kingston 32GB micro SD card work? or do they have to be the 2 GB ones??

Cheers,
Stefan?

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Stefan we use an 8gb card here at the shop

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On Sun, Feb 6, 2022 at 12:46 AM <zubenelgenubi4683@...> wrote:

Hi there Brendan,
Thank you for the feedback.
I have a feeling it could be the SD cards that are the problem.?
Will the kingston 32GB micro SD card work? or do they have to be the 2 GB ones??

Cheers,
Stefan?

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Yes most cards will work we don't have go after the fastest class card....I've seen C10 8GB is more than sufficient.? You really don't need large? capacity cards.?? Do format the card (FAT32)? before use .

Its probably a little odd if its a mini and needs new cards but that will depend upon many factors, files installed, use.....??

Clean the SD card pad contact area with some alcohol (non drinking type).

cheers
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Brendan

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>>> Clean the SD card pad contact area with some alcohol (non drinking type).

interestingly, you can use Everclear as a cleaner as well :)

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On Sun, Feb 6, 2022 at 1:51 PM Brendan Smith <brenatlilydale@...> wrote:

Yes most cards will work we don't have go after the fastest class card....I've seen C10 8GB is more than sufficient.? You really don't need large? capacity cards.?? Do format the card (FAT32)? before use .

Its probably a little odd if its a mini and needs new cards but that will depend upon many factors, files installed, use.....??

Clean the SD card pad contact area with some alcohol (non drinking type).

cheers
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Brendan

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Derek C Breit

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Alternatively, you could send me a pint of Everclear.. I have a lot of cleaning to do.. *hiccup*

Derek

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Brian Valente
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2022 3:08 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Gemini_users_io] SD card problem

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>>> Clean the SD card pad contact area with some alcohol (non drinking type).

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interestingly, you can use Everclear as a cleaner as well :)

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On Sun, Feb 6, 2022 at 1:51 PM Brendan Smith <brenatlilydale@...> wrote:

Yes most cards will work we don't have go after the fastest class card....I've seen C10 8GB is more than sufficient.? You really don't need large? capacity cards.?? Do format the card (FAT32)? before use .

Its probably a little odd if its a mini and needs new cards but that will depend upon many factors, files installed, use.....??

Clean the SD card pad contact area with some alcohol (non drinking type).

cheers
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Brendan

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oh man, you do not want to drink that stuff!

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On Sun, Feb 6, 2022 at 3:24 PM Derek C Breit <breit_ideas@...> wrote:

Alternatively, you could send me a pint of Everclear.. I have a lot of cleaning to do.. *hiccup*

Derek

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Brian Valente
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2022 3:08 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Gemini_users_io] SD card problem

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>>> Clean the SD card pad contact area with some alcohol (non drinking type).

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interestingly, you can use Everclear as a cleaner as well :)

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On Sun, Feb 6, 2022 at 1:51 PM Brendan Smith <brenatlilydale@...> wrote:

Yes most cards will work we don't have go after the fastest class card....I've seen C10 8GB is more than sufficient.? You really don't need large? capacity cards.?? Do format the card (FAT32)? before use .

Its probably a little odd if its a mini and needs new cards but that will depend upon many factors, files installed, use.....??

Clean the SD card pad contact area with some alcohol (non drinking type).

cheers
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Brendan

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Brian?

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Brian Valente

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Virus-free.

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Brian?

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