Re: Two Questions About Gemini-2
Thanks! Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2019 4:03 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Losmandy_users_io] Two Questions About Gemini-2 Hi Mark great questions 1. yes it should save the time.
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Mark de Regt
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#63616
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Re: Two Questions About Gemini-2
Hi Mark great questions 1. yes it should save the time. not sure why that's happening to you, make sure you save the values and you do not have any settings on your computer to overwrite these values
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Brian Valente
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#63615
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Two Questions About Gemini-2
Hi, I've search high and low, and cannot find answers to these two questions. 1. My Gemini-2 hand controller does not save the time, nor does it get the time from the GPS (although it does take the
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Mark de Regt
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#63614
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Re: Using ST-4 output from ZWO camera with 492 drive
Wrote this up today elsewhere: . There were some differences in how folks numbered the pins of the RJ-12 modular jack. Probably why they flipped the connections. I know Meade PCBs start with pin 1 on
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George Cushing
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#63613
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Re: Using ST-4 output from ZWO camera with 492 drive
Thanks Mark. I thought I remembered seeing comments about grounding concerns with 492 drive as well, but IIRC that was for the "no relay box" scenario. Will try it out next non-cloudy night. If the
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John Bridgman <john.bridgman@...>
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#63612
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Re: Guiding expectations
Tom, You didn't mention what your guiding exposure is. If less than 2 or 3 seconds then, yes indeed, you will be chasing seeing. You also didn't mention if you find the resulting images acceptable or
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Mark Christensen
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#63611
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GM811G--pier extension or RA extension?
All: I mounted my meter-long Mak-Newt OTA on my GM811G, and while it doesn't hit the HD tripod leg as I slew, it comes perilously close (and did hit a dew heater control I had attached with a Velcro
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jmyers1951@...
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#63610
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Re: Guiding expectations
Hello Tom Not too sure what guiding software you use, but bad seeing drives guiding nuts... If you use phd2 use guiding assist and run it for 3 or 4 minutes and it will make suggestions for you. After
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Ken Walker
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#63609
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Guiding expectations
Hi All, I'm hoping I might be able to reset my troubled brain when it comes to the guiding results I am getting from my backyard. To set the stage, I have a 12 month old G11 which I'm using with a
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Tom McPhail <tom.mcphail@...>
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#63608
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Re: Using ST-4 output from ZWO camera with 492 drive
In PhD2 click on the Tools tab. The first item is Manual Guide. If you set the Guide/Slew rate in the 492 panel to 16X you'll be able to see and hear the manual guide corrections. I use the Manual
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Mark Christensen
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#63607
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Re: Repairing Stripped Motor Mounting Threads on the Losmandy Gearbox
Thanks John. I¡¯m constantly removing/re-installing my motors and we¡¯re wondering if the threads would hold out. ?It appears no matter how careful you are you will wear the threads. -- Brendan
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Brendan
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#63606
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Re: Using ST-4 output from ZWO camera with 492 drive
Joe, Brendan - thank you both very much. I'll give it a try next time the sky clears - if PHD2 includes manual slew controls I may not even have to wait that long - and report back. Thanks, John
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John Bridgman <john.bridgman@...>
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#63605
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Re: Using ST-4 output from ZWO camera with 492 drive
I don't have a 492 but I repair Gemini 1 & 2's, Cameras.....and everything Astro put in front of me..... All modern ST4 outputs are either opto-coupled out or transistor TTL "low" signals.??
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Brendan
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#63604
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Re: Using ST-4 output from ZWO camera with 492 drive
Yup I use a asi 120mc for guiding with my 492 using PHD2. Best move since st4 camera. Sent from my iDork
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Joe McBride
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#63603
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Using ST-4 output from ZWO camera with 492 drive
Hi all, I have a ~18 year old G11 with 492 drive. Used to guide it with an ST-237 + relay box, but (a) the relay box disappeared at some point and (b) I no longer have a computer old enough to run the
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john.bridgman@...
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#63602
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Repairing Stripped Motor Mounting Threads on the Losmandy Gearbox
Recently, I found that the servo motor on my GM811G declination head was loose - that I can move it by hand against its gearbox.? Then I found?that I couldn't tighten the motor's 4-40 cap head
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JohnS <jsand0val@...>
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#63601
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Re: New Losmandy Owner
Welcome aboard Rick G11 is a great mount, and there¡¯s lots of great people here to answer any questions you may have Thanks Brian portfolio https://www.brianvalentephotography.com/ Sent: Friday,
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Brian Valente
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#63600
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New Losmandy Owner
All, Joined this group a while back when I was trying to decide on my next mount. You¡¯ve helped me decide on getting a G11. I have started ordering it ¡°in reverse¡±. Getting all the small stuff
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Richard Paul
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#63599
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Re: Trouble after installing internal battery
Thanks. Yes, I think I just need to start anew and tweak some things. 9 times out of 10, at least in my case, it turns out to be "operator error". Jim [email protected]> wrote:
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Jim Ribble
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#63598
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Re: Trouble after installing internal battery
Jim, After installing a new battery you must do a Cold Start from the Hand Controller. The make sure time and location are correct. You may need to redo your pointing model. Just went through this
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John Kmetz
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#63597
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