Re: Stand alone auto guiding systems
Yes - what product are you looking at?
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Jim Waters <jimwaters@...>
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Stand alone auto guiding systems
Hi all,
I like the idea of an auto guider but don't want the hassle of using a computer, so have been looking at the stand alone units, if it says it is ST4 compatible will/should it work with my G11
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Dave_Kentsbeer
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#68064
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Re: PHD2/G11T connection problems
I am trying to get PHD2 working and then do some autoguiding. I have been able to do autoguiding, using PHD2, with my CGX-L mount, but haven't tried it with my Losmandy mount,
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jeff marston
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#68063
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Re: PHD2/G11T connection problems
What are you trying to accomplish?? Get PHD2 auto-guiding working -or- control the mount -or- start up the mount?
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Jim Waters <jimwaters@...>
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Re: Counterweight bar safety screw
Robin Cassidy was bought by someone, and many parts are still available
http://www.robincasady.com/Astro/
https://www.bndastro.com/Default.asp
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Brian Valente
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Re: PHD2/G11T connection problems
You have the correct gearing so it may be academic at this point ;)
The default when it ships is G11, which would explain the 360, and you do
need to set it manually.
Brian
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Brian Valente
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Re: PHD2/G11T connection problems
Hi Brian,
Type was set to G11T when I received it. I thought it should have been changed automatically too, but it wasn’t. I don’t recall if I tried setting it to another type and then back
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Larry Adams
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Re: Counterweight bar safety screw
I never heard of Robin Cassaday ( http://www.robincasady.com/Astro/ ) nor his (her?) products before. (Sorry. But not too proud to show my ignorance.)
On my mount the "toe saver", as I often here
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Sonny Edmonds <sonnyedmonds@...>
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Counterweight bar safety screw
I need to replace a broken safety screw. It seems that the Robin Cassady product is no longer available. Are there any (better) options other than stock?
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ruasonid@...
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Re: PHD2/G11T connection problems
Hi Larry
to -270 for the G11T.
if you choose G11T from the Type screen, it should set the gearing
correctly to -270
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Brian Valente
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Re: PHD2/G11T connection problems
I am using NINA connected to my Gemini 2 with Ethernet. Haven’t ran PHD2 as I haven’t had anything but smoke and clouds here in Northern Colorado! PHD2 opened in NINA and connected to my guide
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Larry Adams
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Re: Clutch update
difference.
that doesn't surprise me, good news
than "hmm that seems about the same".
if you are continuing this into the future, maybe a couple pieces of tape,
one on the clutch knob and one on
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Brian Valente
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Re: PHD2/G11T connection problems
I tried an Ethernet cable, and it didn't work. I re-tried the USB port, but this time I did a mount setup which a got with the little black button on the left of connect/disconnect button. I put in
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jeff marston
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Re: PHD2/G11T connection problems
Are you using PHD2 with the ethernet port or something else?
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jeff marston
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Re: PHD2/G11T connection problems
I would suggest using Ethernet. All the setup instructions are on the Gemini-2.com website. Worked for me first try.
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Larry Adams
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PHD2/G11T connection problems
Hi everybody. I have been using my new G11t for about three weeks, but I haven’t tried autoguiding with it yet. Today I plugged in my mount to my PC using the USB port on the Gemini box. I get a
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jeff marston
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Re: Clutch update
I don't have a way to ensure that the nut is the same tightness, other than "hmm that seems about the same". I was thinking of 3d printing a part that I could clamp to the tightening nut and attach
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Jamie Amendolagine
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Re: Options for software control of Gemini 1 (G11)
I use Ekos/Kstars from Indilib.org too and am very happy with it.? It integrates a whole bunch of functionality including dome control of your observatory, planetarium control, autoguiding,
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HenkSB
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Re: GM8 lubrication
Lithium is the worst grease for the mount, it gets hot and drips and runs, it gets cold and stiff , it also dries up and leaves hard clay behind. Buy a true synthetic based grease with Teflon, I like
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Chip Louie
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Re: Clutch update
ah okay thanks
how do you ensure you are hand tightening the same amount?
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Brian Valente
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