Re: Declination "Motor Stalled" warning on G11/G-1
I would be VERY careful using a file. Most contacts are plated and using a file on them will very likely remove some plating. This can expose the underlying base metal which will then corrode, making
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Paul Goelz
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#69878
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Re: Declination "Motor Stalled" warning on G11/G-1
Russ, A few things can cause this behavior. First of all, check the motor cable both ends for any corrosion of the 6 pins at each end. I try to polish those connection pins up. Likewise the female pin
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Michael Herman
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#69877
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Declination "Motor Stalled" warning on G11/G-1
Last time I used my Losmandy G11/Gemini-1, it kept giving "Motor Stalled" message when starting go-to alignment. I came to believe the problem was with the Dec motor/gear train. So yesterday during
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Russell Milton
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#69876
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Re: Homing Switches?
I'd be fine with adding switches, especially if there were a DIY kit offered from Losmandy.? From this thread on the Gemini forum ( /g/Gemini-II/topic/17915575#8015 ) , it sounded
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Aaron Lovett
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#69875
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Re: RA Divisor on Gemini 2 G811 mount.
Hi Ed we did a video on this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Mfhy4BpmkE [email protected]> wrote: -- Brian Brian Valente portfolio brianvalentephotography.com <http://brianvalentephotography.com>
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Brian Valente
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#69874
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Re: Understanding a GM8 for Possible Purchase
I'm in the "buy new, don't inherit do-do" camp. I'm not saying the used mount isn't a great value, it may very well be great. But it might also have some very frustrating quirks, or wear and tear, to
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Sonny Edmonds <pedmondsjr@...>
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#69873
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Re: Permanent Pier Parking... behavior seems wrong
I have my configuration set to do a Cold Start, because I always want to build a new model. I did that just to by-pass the "Prompt if not Started", which I believe is the default Boot. How many Warm
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Sonny Edmonds <pedmondsjr@...>
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#69872
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Re: RA Divisor on Gemini 2 G811 mount.
Hi. ?Would someone be able to comment on how the RA and DEC divisors can be used to generate a custom tracking rate? I would be interested in this for doing ¡°track and stack¡± imagery of
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Edward Beshore <ebeshore@...>
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#69871
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Re: Achieving CWD
...as far as CWD, Bill, I have a plumb bob I hang on a hook centered on the toe-saver weight stop. It's pretty simple, just a steel fishing leader, 24" long, with a 1 ounce pyramid sinker on one end.
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Sonny Edmonds <pedmondsjr@...>
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#69870
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Re: Achieving CWD
Hi Bill! I'm pretty anal about my set up. I level my tripod, with the head off. I've long done that with my AVX mount, and now with my GM811GHD. The idea is to Start off with the base plumb to the
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Sonny Edmonds <pedmondsjr@...>
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#69869
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Re: Permanent Pier Parking... behavior seems wrong
David, you are correct. Paul K caught my error last night and set me straight. I apologize. I was wrong to say it was different between the G-1 and G-2. There is Warm Start, Warm Restart, and Cold
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Michael Herman
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#69868
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Re: Permanent Pier Parking... behavior seems wrong
Michael, G-1 DOES have Warm Restart David
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David C. Partridge
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#69867
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Re: Permanent Pier Parking... behavior seems wrong
That is how I have it setup now.? Just did another verification test and I am getting a prompt now regarding boot sequence.? Thanks for all help. Think I learned more today with this system then the
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Russ
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#69866
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Re: Permanent Pier Parking
Russ park position and it did. Now, I powered off the mount (while waiting for clouds to go by) and powered back up 30 minutes later. Also you don't have to power down the mount - you can either leave
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Brian Valente
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#69864
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Re: Permanent Pier Parking... behavior seems wrong
Hello Russ, The way you start from inside is about the same I do with my G11G mount powered by a WiFi controlled outlet (Kasa brand) which I can activate from my iPhone. To get the Prompt from the
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John Kmetz
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#69863
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Re: Permanent Pier Parking... behavior seems wrong
Hi Russ make sure that option is selected, you can configure it in your Gemini Telescope.net [image: image.png] and then here: [image: image.png] [email protected]> wrote: -- Brian Brian Valente
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Brian Valente
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#69862
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Re: Jan29th POD Shipment
Hi Brian, I'm sure I can complete it in 12 months, but depending on clear skies, it could be as little as 9 months. The Herschel 400 is one of the Astronomical League Observing Programs. I'm still
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ACorkill
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#69861
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Re: Permanent Pier Parking... behavior seems wrong
Apologies, I have just realized, thanks to Paul K's knowledge, that the Gemini-1 also has offered all 3 boot options, same as the Gemini-2: Warm Restart Warm Start Cold Start I never knew that! I
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Michael Herman
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#69860
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Re: Jan29th POD Shipment
congrats! sounds like an ambitious project re: Herschel 400 Observing Guide how long do you anticipate this may take you? -- Brian Brian Valente portfolio brianvalentep
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Brian Valente
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#69859
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Re: Permanent Pier Parking... behavior seems wrong
I've setup the handheld to 'Prompt' start position location on powerup.? However; since I connect remotely into my obs; 1)? I apply power to the mount (via X10 Power Module). 2)? I then double
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Russ
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#69858
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