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Re: Thank you all ...
OK so I measured 1000 steps = ~4mm (no calipers but I have a set on order since I need them only) = 4/1000 mm per step = 4um/step My scope is an AT60ED so f/6 = 6 x 6 x 2.2 = 79.2um Width of zone =
By Nick Ambrose · #72579 ·
Re: Thank you all ...
Thank you Edward, this is amazing info! Yes, the ZWO has some backlash and I am hoping the NINA "Overshoot" method will minimize this I am going to do the calculations you present above and see what I
By Nick Ambrose · #72578 ·
Re: Thank you all ...
Recommending settings as absolute numbers is meaningless. I still suggest you start by?computing: (1) how many microns your focuser moves per stepper motor step. You can command the focuser to move a
By Edward Plumer · #72577 ·
Re: Thank you all ...
I am using 1.10 HF3 - I have had enough to worry about so far without being on nightlies :) I also use overshoot with 300 as the backlash, which seems to work - I dont get flat curves, just ... not
By Nick Ambrose · #72576 ·
Re: Thank you all ...
Yeah I may turn off the trend part - I read that over on Cloudy nights this morning My scope is small so I am actually not flipping -- if there were no cables I dont think it would ever hit the tripod
By Nick Ambrose · #72575 ·
Re: Thank you all ...
For me Trends and Hyperbolic caused issues.? I use Hyperbolic. Which Plate Solver are you using?? ?What are your Losmandy and NINA meridian flip settings? ------------------------ Jim W Phoenix,
By Jim Waters <jimwaters@...> · #72574 ·
Re: Thank you all ...
I have the ZWO focuser and thinking my step size is too big (although the NINA folks told me to increase it even higher than I have now) Initial step size: 4, Step size: 25, Exposure 10 secs, Method:
By Nick Ambrose · #72573 ·
Re: Thank you all ...
That¡¯s great news. What autofocuser hardware? I put together a DIY system called ¡°myFocuserPro2¡±. The documentation has good explanations of critical focus zone and backlash that helped me tune
By Edward Plumer · #72572 ·
Re: Thank you all ...
Great news Nick.? What release of NINA are you using and which plate solver? ------------------------ Jim W Phoenix, AZ. USA Losmandy GM811G, NINA 1.11, ASI2600MC Pro, Sky-Watcher Scopes
By Jim Waters <jimwaters@...> · #72571 ·
Re: New G11 Question Concerning Stiction
Hi all, Good discussion on balancing. To recap: 1. Slew or position your counterweight rod to be horizontal. 2. At that position, there is zero weight on the DEC clutch pad, so carefully release the
By Michael Herman · #72570 ·
Re: New G11 Question Concerning Stiction
Yes - this is covered in detail in the wavy washer video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_NlX21dksI wrote:
By Brian Valente · #72569 ·
Re: Thank you all ...
Only with your amazing help! Found a Bahtinov mask in the basement so I am going to check out this focus I have a few trips to Bortle4 coming up in July/August that I really want to take advantage of
By Nick Ambrose · #72568 ·
Re: Thank you all ...
Nice work Nick. you've done a great job with this wrote:
By Brian Valente · #72567 ·
Thank you all ...
Just wanted to say a huge thanks to everyone that offered help & suggestions over the last couple of weeks. I am really dialed in now. Had a great session last night, all automated with NINA (focus,
By Nick Ambrose · #72566 ·
Re: Considering a GM811G
Michael Herman's Power Supply is the best choice.. Derek
By Derek C Breit · #72565 ·
Re: New G11 Question Concerning Stiction
Question.. Doesn't the Wavy Washer require a machined groove that not all mounts have?? Not positive, but I don't believe my mount will accept one.. Derek _____ Sent: Friday, July 02, 2021 11:04 PM
By Derek C Breit · #72564 ·
Re: Considering a GM811G
I used the PST-YD100 from here https://www.powerstream.com/AC-A0407.htm From a LipoFE battery and it has been working great so far Configurable output voltages and not easy to "knock" the switch to an
By Nick Ambrose · #72563 ·
Re: Considering a GM811G
If the powerbox is really rated to output
By Chip Louie · #72562 ·
Re: Firecapture autoguide with Gemini 1 ?
Micheal What a detailed generous response. Thank you
By David Pitre · #72561 ·
Re: Considering a GM811G
Vishal, There have been some reports with the G11G that the higher 15V power supplies work better than 12V. The same probably applies to the GM811G. With my G11G, I use the Losmandy supplied 15V 4.3
By John Kmetz · #72560 ·