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Re: 15v from usb-c pd
15 volts at 3 watts??? That is 15 volts at 3/15 amperes = 0.2 ampere, not enough amps to power the mount when it's slewing.? Or have I misunderstood? Idea for next model of Gemini:? Volt and amp
By Michael A. Covington · #81794 ·
15v from usb-c pd
I tried using a usb-c to barrel jack 15v adapter, and it seems to work with my gm811g. https://www.adafruit.com/product/5451 I have a small power bank that supports 15v at 3 amps (edited: I had
Re: Some pointing accuracy and polar alignment problems during setup
Hi Jeff, Most likely some Gemini setting is entered incorrectly. What version of Gemini are you using, and what level of firmware? Do you connect your PC to the mount before doing that first Goto? And
By Paul Kanevsky · #81792 ·
Re: Some pointing accuracy and polar alignment problems during setup
Jeff, I know daylight savings time can be a pain, been there done that too.? Anyway, check this video out, at least the first half about 8 minutes of it.? It goes through set up info.? There's a
By joe kuhl · #81791 ·
Re: Some pointing accuracy and polar alignment problems during setup
The crucial question:? How far is it off, and in what direction?
By Michael A. Covington · #81790 ·
Some pointing accuracy and polar alignment problems during setup
I am not sure whether it¡¯s a daylight savings time issue or what. When I put in all the data including gps location, local time, and time zone, my mount doesn¡¯t go anywhere near the calibration
By jeff marston · #81789 ·
Re: Hand controller won't boot
Hi John, Long time no see! This heen reported a few times and often the card reseating resolved the issue. If you can still get into the Gemini 2 using an Ethernet connection and the Gemini says the
By Chip Louie · #81788 ·
Re: Hand controller won't boot
John, You may also want to try to reseat the SD cards in the Gemini 2 and the hand controller as well. They can get jarred loose and won't do their thing. In the HC, the SD card is a bit harder to get
By John Kmetz · #81787 ·
Re: Hand controller won't boot
Sounds good!
By John Hawk · #81786 ·
Re: Hand controller won't boot
No guarantee,? but I start with the cheap and easy first.? Also, it is easy to over look. Hope it works. Joe
By joe kuhl · #81785 ·
Re: Hand controller won't boot
Thanks Joe, I'll change the battery tomorrow.
By John Hawk · #81784 ·
Re: Hand controller won't boot
What about the battery??? It is in the metal black box of the Gemini 2. ? My handset, came up in the German language before I changed the battery.? It was a little over a year old too. Joe
By joe kuhl · #81783 ·
Hand controller won't boot
Greetings, Hand controller on G11 Gemini 2 won't boot, freezes on "Connecting to Gemini...". One year old and I switched power supplies. Thanks!
By John Hawk · #81782 ·
Re: First WIKI entry
It is my pleasure, thank you.? I discovered this stuff during covid, and out of China, this stuff is relatively CHEAP!? It's all about looks and versatility.? There are still a few items I need to
By Robert Benward · #81781 ·
Re: First WIKI entry
Bob I also wanted to say kudos. I believe your wiki is the first on this forum. It made me realize what an underutilized tool that is. The wikis are editable by all in the group and your post is one
By Ryan Noonan · #81780 ·
Re: First WIKI entry
Brendan, Thanks for the thumbs up.? It's hard to make custom brackets and make it look good without some serious tools.? Hopefully these gadgets will help keeps those scopes out here looking
By Robert Benward · #81779 ·
Re: First WIKI entry
Sone really good ideas there Bob. I¡¯ve made so many alloy one off bits and I can see how camera support is so much easier less flex. ?Really is multi use hold everything. well one attaboy from
By Brendan · #81778 ·
First WIKI entry
Based on the interest in mounting systems for mounting various accessories, including counter weights, as discussed in the topic " Balancing Scope (
By Robert Benward · #81777 ·
Re: Balancing Scope
With the below mod I'm able to balance my Dec axis. The 3rd axis counter weight balances the electronic focuser, 50mm finder scope and the Star Surfer on the opposite side of the scope. I replaced the
By Bill · #81776 ·
Re: Balancing Scope
I got some PMs regarding these accessories.? So, continuing this thread, I put together a WORD doc (in PDF) with more information and some pictures of the individual components.? I might turn this
By Robert Benward · #81775 ·