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G11 performance unguided
I have been experimenting with optimizing unguided performance with my G11 and wanted to share an example of what's possible right now. Most importantly, this is unguided and at a pretty good focal
By Brian Valente · #64590 ·
Re: Initial Setup of the Mount
Note that Stellarvue has designed and sells a wood tripod now.. No idea what it costs, looks like, or how well it works (or doesn't), but it's another option.. Stellarvue's Customer Service is second
By Derek C Breit · #64589 ·
Re: 12" extension and RA/Dec Cable length
As for a set of longer cables put me down for a set or two, Michael. Sent from my Galaxy Tab A
By Deric Caselli · #64588 ·
Re: 12" extension and RA/Dec Cable length
I'll be receiving my first case of this type of Gemini1 motor controller damage in about a week, to try a repair. Bren Smith and David Partridge are world experts in this type of repair. I've only
By Michael Herman · #64587 ·
Re: 12" extension and RA/Dec Cable length
Good idea Michael, this takes no time and certainly cheaper than blowing your motor chip. Accidents can happen and they do. Sent from my Galaxy Tab A
By Deric Caselli · #64586 ·
Re: 12" extension and RA/Dec Cable length
great advice, i've nearly done that a few times also i would add never unplug/plug in while powered on!
By Brian Valente · #64585 ·
Re: 12" extension and RA/Dec Cable length
Just so everyone (new) knows: If you were to mistakenly rotate the motor cable end, and shove it forcefully into the motor or Gemini incorrectly, you will blow out the motor control chip in the
By Michael Herman · #64584 ·
Re: Rubbermaid "Observashed" for my G11
Looks good to me Bill. I have some of these sheds for storing stuff. Mine are separating at the corners. Trying to figure out how to re-secure them. But like your ingenuity.
By Sonny Edmonds <sonnyedmonds@...> · #64583 ·
Re: Astro-Imaging, the incurable disease !
OK, Ethernet hooks up then later will not.? HC firmware updated to 2017, and no further.? Think I will just go USB for now.? Obviously Ethernet connection is not reliable.? Gemini II site states
By Gary C. · #64582 ·
Re: 12" extension and RA/Dec Cable length
Thanks Michael, I bet I would be interested in longer cables. But not until I actually do have a mount, and have had the time to experiment with how I would choose to route them. As for Identifiers,
Re: Astro-Imaging, the incurable disease !
Thanks Chuck:? I got hooked up earlier today.? Then I ran Gemini updater program.? That was a disaster.? It proceeded correctly, but when flash should have started, got bunch of error messages.?
By Gary C. · #64580 ·
Re: Initial Setup of the Mount
Nice Derek, that you don't have to move. Nice place their in the Bay Area. Easy to get to dark sites.and not far from michael, if you need something or other.The Losmandy HD tripod is a beast. But I
By Deric Caselli · #64579 ·
Re: Astro-Imaging, the incurable disease !
Gary I had the same experience because Microsoft? 10 has tried to prevent intrusions into the OS.?? So I found two ways around Microsoft.? First,? manually add the IP address of the mount via
By crocco1250 · #64578 ·
Re: Astro-Imaging, the incurable disease !
Thanks Tim:? I have 4 Win 10 computers.? None of them will auto detect Gemini II.? Net Bios is on.? Auto detect on, DHCP etc. Have tried multiple scenarios, numbers inserted IP, Gateway etc.
By Gary C. · #64577 ·
Re: Initial Setup of the Mount
I already had this mount from my 12" LX200.. I left it out so long that the legs are no longer adjustable for length due to rust, and even though the legs are frozen at different lengths, it sits
By Derek C Breit · #64576 ·
Re: Initial Setup of the Mount
ah i understand now. that makes more sense wrote:
By Brian Valente · #64575 ·
Re: Initial Setup of the Mount
Scroll thru this (not mine) that shows this clearly.. http://www.astroromp.com/astronomy/my_new_setup.htm Derek _____ Sent: Friday, January 31, 2020 8:05 PM To:
By Derek C Breit · #64574 ·
Re: Initial Setup of the Mount
You're not following correctly.. G11 on an MA Adapter that is mounted to a Meade Giant Field Tripod.. There is a "spreader" and up thru the center goes a big T Handle Bolt thru the MA Adapter to a big
By Derek C Breit · #64573 ·
Rubbermaid "Observashed" for my G11
The other thread about how we each initially setup our portable setups was interesting to me.? I was preparing a response when I realized that I put in a permanent pier, and haven't used my field
By William Neubert · #64572 ·
Re: Initial Setup of the Mount
if i'm following this correctly, your non-losmandy legs have only a center bolt and you've had to figure out workarounds for getting it to not rotate on top of the tripod? Boy that sounds like a
By Brian Valente · #64571 ·