Re: Remotely viewing with your dob
It might be wishful thinking / hoping for advanced features on the new product that ?is in development now to continue where the ServoCAT design left off. ? We wont find out the feature list until late this year / early next year.
Richard
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Re: Remotely viewing with your dob
Richard you mention a rumor about being able to do remote Argo two star alignment next year with next upgrade. Do you mean a firmware release for Argo that is coming? This is the first I’ve heard of that. Thanks Mike
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On Mar 25, 2023, at 9:42 AM, Richard <rmille64@...> wrote:
? Hi all,
When I purchased my UC18 i ordered it without the ServoCAT or powered ground board and enjoyed visual observing. The Argo Navis helped me find all those fun objects. ?Describing my views to my friends and family was not very satisfying.
Then I purchased a Mallincam DS287m camera. ?I pointed the telescope to the west of M42 and set the camera to take a 100 ms exposure once every 6 seconds as the very large/ very bright nebula drifted through my field of view. ?Then using free software ( MS ICE) i stitched 30 images to create a mosaic that blew me away!
No tracking required (for bright objects).
I so enjoyed sharing the experience i sent the mosaic to be printed on glass by one of those internet fab companies.
I came down with a serious case of UPGRADE FEVER.
Add ServoCAT and the powered ground board to my UC18.
Wow! ?I was now fully hooked on EAA but the upgrade fever got worse!
Gary's spiral search feature needed to be remote as well.? Gary sold me the CAT PAW!? It works at a distance that is more than Gary advertises.? Awesome.
I added an Eagle4S to my telescope so I could remotely and wirelessly observe on my big screen TV while the telescope remained outside on my deck.
A 55 amp hour battery powers the telescope for about 11 hours before recharging. ?A single wire is placed between the deck boards “well under foot” to connect the battery/ voltage regulator to the powered ground board.
But the upgrade fever did not subside! ?I really like to filter. ?I bought a cool filter to pass OIII and Ha. ?Wow M1 really popped! ?I needed more filters! ?LRGB set of filters colorized my life! ?M27 is awesome!
A Filter Strip gets added. ?How cool, if only I had a remote way to change filters….I added a stepper motor and a threaded rod with a bit if Visual Basic software to slide the filter slide to the desired filter—works great! ?
But…changing filters means i need to refocus. ?If only I could remotely focus….I purchased a remotely controlled motorized focus. ?
wow, now I can slew, change filters and focus from my recliner with the rig sitting out on the deck!
The upgrade fever persists! ?What if i could place my telescope at a remote mountain top and I could live near my family?
Can i avoid having to be present to do a 2 star alignment for the Argo Navis? ?Rumors are flying over the speculation to be able to control the telescope prior to the 2 star alignment next year-with the next upgrade!
Please be careful / responsible with the upgrade fever!
   
Richard
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Remotely viewing with your dob
Hi all,
When I purchased my UC18 i ordered it without the ServoCAT or powered ground board and enjoyed visual observing. The Argo Navis helped me find all those fun objects. ?Describing my views to my friends and family was not very satisfying.
Then I purchased a Mallincam DS287m camera. ?I pointed the telescope to the west of M42 and set the camera to take a 100 ms exposure once every 6 seconds as the very large/ very bright nebula drifted through my field of view. ?Then using free software ( MS ICE) i stitched 30 images to create a mosaic that blew me away!
No tracking required (for bright objects).
I so enjoyed sharing the experience i sent the mosaic to be printed on glass by one of those internet fab companies.
I came down with a serious case of UPGRADE FEVER.
Add ServoCAT and the powered ground board to my UC18.
Wow! ?I was now fully hooked on EAA but the upgrade fever got worse!
Gary's spiral search feature needed to be remote as well.? Gary sold me the CAT PAW!? It works at a distance that is more than Gary advertises.? Awesome.
I added an Eagle4S to my telescope so I could remotely and wirelessly observe on my big screen TV while the telescope remained outside on my deck.
A 55 amp hour battery powers the telescope for about 11 hours before recharging. ?A single wire is placed between the deck boards “well under foot” to connect the battery/ voltage regulator to the powered ground board.
But the upgrade fever did not subside! ?I really like to filter. ?I bought a cool filter to pass OIII and Ha. ?Wow M1 really popped! ?I needed more filters! ?LRGB set of filters colorized my life! ?M27 is awesome!
A Filter Strip gets added. ?How cool, if only I had a remote way to change filters….I added a stepper motor and a threaded rod with a bit if Visual Basic software to slide the filter slide to the desired filter—works great! ?
But…changing filters means i need to refocus. ?If only I could remotely focus….I purchased a remotely controlled motorized focus. ?
wow, now I can slew, change filters and focus from my recliner with the rig sitting out on the deck!
The upgrade fever persists! ?What if i could place my telescope at a remote mountain top and I could live near my family?
Can i avoid having to be present to do a 2 star alignment for the Argo Navis? ?Rumors are flying over the speculation to be able to control the telescope prior to the 2 star alignment next year-with the next upgrade!
Please be careful / responsible with the upgrade fever!
Richard
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Re: Bug found: Gen2 ServoCAT and ServoCAT-Sky file when upgrading to version 7
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of K9RX - Gary Sent: Monday, March 20, 2023 5:56 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected]Subject: Re: [ServoCAT] Bug found: Gen2 ServoCAT and ServoCAT-Sky file when upgrading to version 7 ? Hi Mike - again apologies for that. Write to me direct and we can discuss this.? ------ Original Message ------ Date 3/20/2023 5:30:39 PM Subject Re: [ServoCAT] Bug found: Gen2 ServoCAT and ServoCAT-Sky file when upgrading to version 7 Hi yes Gary I have a Gen 2 that you helped me upgrade to version 7 back in March of 2021 so I think it applies to me and explains a lot of the poor tracking I have had. ? Mike ? ? I'm not a windows programmer. I had someone create the program for me way back in 2001 when I was developing the ServoCAT... and it has been worked on since by Pete Eschman. Although in his defense I wasn't aware of that bug and thus he wasn't looking for it. So the short answer is no. I might see if Pete has time to look at it.? But to stress again - this only applies to the specific condition of Gen2 being upgraded to version 7. The reason why is there is an I/O pin that version 7 uses that was not used in previous versions. Since that pin was not used on a Gen2 it was grounded to keep it from introducing any issues, a common practice. What that means is that the (motor) encoder value is multiplied by 2 which is easily compensated for by entering a value of 1000 instead of the long used 2000 value. The bug appears to be associated with the change in that value and was never needed in the past or by Gen3.? ------ Original Message ------ Date 3/20/2023 4:24:22 PM Subject Re: [ServoCAT] Bug found: Gen2 ServoCAT and ServoCAT-Sky file when upgrading to version 7 Gary could you fix the bug in ServoCat Sky?? ?I'm embarrassed to say this but I just discovered a bug when using ServoCAT-Sky to download parameters to an upgraded version 7 Gen2 ServoCAT. This ONLY applies to Gen2 and only applies if an upgrade to version 7+ has been done (which would require a download of the parameters).
I thought in the past that there was a bug where when you enter the required change in the ServoCAT-Sky motor "ENCODER" value - changing it to 1000 (this is due to a hardware difference between Gen2 and 3)... that documentation suggested to enter that value - then the ratio to be downloaded - and then repeat entering the 1000.? I had seen where in entering the ratio alone it corrupted the value.?
But today I discovered that the actual ratio value is converted to the nearest lower 1000 value! So for example I was entering a value of 3254.... but when I later went back and checked it, it was actually 3000 that was downloaded! I subsequently did an upgrade on another Gen2 and found the same thing - value entered 7254, value in the ServoCAT was 7000. So if this happened to anyone else:? this can mean a pretty severe inaccuracy in tracking. GOTO might not be impacted as the algorithm tries to resolve any differences... but tracking for sure.?
So - first apologies for not seeing this before. If anyone had me to the upgrade you are welcome to schedule to send it back for me to confirm the correct values and to re-load them if incorrect. There's an easy way to confirm the right values using Pete Eschmans excellent SCU program to read out the parameters ---- but of course that does require the originally supplied serial cable/adapter and a good quality USB adapter.
For those that have done it on their own I'd recommend you check the values using SCU.?
Note this is not a bug in the ServoCAT, rather it is a bug in the utility to download parameters to the ServoCAT.?
Gary Myers
StellarCAT
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Hi Gary,? I have problem with upgrade you
may recall. No rush, spring is April in Montana, so when caught up let me know
if this will help
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thanks Leroy? AB7CE
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Sent: Monday, March 20, 2023 3:55 PM
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Re: Bug found: Gen2 ServoCAT and ServoCAT-Sky file when upgrading to version 7
Hi Mike - again apologies for that. Write to me direct and we can discuss this.?
g.
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Date 3/20/2023 5:30:39 PM
Subject Re: [ServoCAT] Bug found: Gen2 ServoCAT and ServoCAT-Sky file when upgrading to version 7
Hi yes Gary I have a Gen 2 that you helped me upgrade to version 7 back in March of 2021 so I think it applies to me and explains a lot of the poor tracking I have had. ? Mike ? ? I'm not a windows programmer. I had someone create the program for me way back in 2001 when I was developing the ServoCAT... and it has been worked on since by Pete Eschman. Although in his defense I wasn't aware of that bug and thus he wasn't looking for it. So the short answer is no. I might see if Pete has time to look at it.? But to stress again - this only applies to the specific condition of Gen2 being upgraded to version 7. The reason why is there is an I/O pin that version 7 uses that was not used in previous versions. Since that pin was not used on a Gen2 it was grounded to keep it from introducing any issues, a common practice. What that means is that the (motor) encoder value is multiplied by 2 which is easily compensated for by entering a value of 1000 instead of the long used 2000 value. The bug appears to be associated with the change in that value and was never needed in the past or by Gen3.? ------ Original Message ------ Date 3/20/2023 4:24:22 PM Subject Re: [ServoCAT] Bug found: Gen2 ServoCAT and ServoCAT-Sky file when upgrading to version 7 Gary could you fix the bug in ServoCat Sky?? ?I'm embarrassed to say this but I just discovered a bug when using ServoCAT-Sky to download parameters to an upgraded version 7 Gen2 ServoCAT. This ONLY applies to Gen2 and only applies if an upgrade to version 7+ has been done (which would require a download of the parameters).
I thought in the past that there was a bug where when you enter the required change in the ServoCAT-Sky motor "ENCODER" value - changing it to 1000 (this is due to a hardware difference between Gen2 and 3)... that documentation suggested to enter that value - then the ratio to be downloaded - and then repeat entering the 1000.? I had seen where in entering the ratio alone it corrupted the value.?
But today I discovered that the actual ratio value is converted to the nearest lower 1000 value! So for example I was entering a value of 3254.... but when I later went back and checked it, it was actually 3000 that was downloaded! I subsequently did an upgrade on another Gen2 and found the same thing - value entered 7254, value in the ServoCAT was 7000. So if this happened to anyone else:? this can mean a pretty severe inaccuracy in tracking. GOTO might not be impacted as the algorithm tries to resolve any differences... but tracking for sure.?
So - first apologies for not seeing this before. If anyone had me to the upgrade you are welcome to schedule to send it back for me to confirm the correct values and to re-load them if incorrect. There's an easy way to confirm the right values using Pete Eschmans excellent SCU program to read out the parameters ---- but of course that does require the originally supplied serial cable/adapter and a good quality USB adapter.
For those that have done it on their own I'd recommend you check the values using SCU.?
Note this is not a bug in the ServoCAT, rather it is a bug in the utility to download parameters to the ServoCAT.?
Gary Myers
StellarCAT
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Re: Bug found: Gen2 ServoCAT and ServoCAT-Sky file when upgrading to version 7
Hi yes Gary I have a Gen 2 that you helped me upgrade to version 7 back in March of 2021 so I think it applies to me and explains a lot of the poor tracking I have had. ? Mike ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of K9RX - Gary Sent: Monday, March 20, 2023 4:59 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected]Subject: Re: [ServoCAT] Bug found: Gen2 ServoCAT and ServoCAT-Sky file when upgrading to version 7 ? I'm not a windows programmer. I had someone create the program for me way back in 2001 when I was developing the ServoCAT... and it has been worked on since by Pete Eschman. Although in his defense I wasn't aware of that bug and thus he wasn't looking for it. So the short answer is no. I might see if Pete has time to look at it.? But to stress again - this only applies to the specific condition of Gen2 being upgraded to version 7. The reason why is there is an I/O pin that version 7 uses that was not used in previous versions. Since that pin was not used on a Gen2 it was grounded to keep it from introducing any issues, a common practice. What that means is that the (motor) encoder value is multiplied by 2 which is easily compensated for by entering a value of 1000 instead of the long used 2000 value. The bug appears to be associated with the change in that value and was never needed in the past or by Gen3.? ------ Original Message ------ Date 3/20/2023 4:24:22 PM Subject Re: [ServoCAT] Bug found: Gen2 ServoCAT and ServoCAT-Sky file when upgrading to version 7 Gary could you fix the bug in ServoCat Sky?? ?I'm embarrassed to say this but I just discovered a bug when using ServoCAT-Sky to download parameters to an upgraded version 7 Gen2 ServoCAT. This ONLY applies to Gen2 and only applies if an upgrade to version 7+ has been done (which would require a download of the parameters).
I thought in the past that there was a bug where when you enter the required change in the ServoCAT-Sky motor "ENCODER" value - changing it to 1000 (this is due to a hardware difference between Gen2 and 3)... that documentation suggested to enter that value - then the ratio to be downloaded - and then repeat entering the 1000.? I had seen where in entering the ratio alone it corrupted the value.?
But today I discovered that the actual ratio value is converted to the nearest lower 1000 value! So for example I was entering a value of 3254.... but when I later went back and checked it, it was actually 3000 that was downloaded! I subsequently did an upgrade on another Gen2 and found the same thing - value entered 7254, value in the ServoCAT was 7000. So if this happened to anyone else:? this can mean a pretty severe inaccuracy in tracking. GOTO might not be impacted as the algorithm tries to resolve any differences... but tracking for sure.?
So - first apologies for not seeing this before. If anyone had me to the upgrade you are welcome to schedule to send it back for me to confirm the correct values and to re-load them if incorrect. There's an easy way to confirm the right values using Pete Eschmans excellent SCU program to read out the parameters ---- but of course that does require the originally supplied serial cable/adapter and a good quality USB adapter.
For those that have done it on their own I'd recommend you check the values using SCU.?
Note this is not a bug in the ServoCAT, rather it is a bug in the utility to download parameters to the ServoCAT.?
Gary Myers
StellarCAT
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Re: Bug found: Gen2 ServoCAT and ServoCAT-Sky file when upgrading to version 7
I'm not a windows programmer. I had someone create the program for me way back in 2001 when I was developing the ServoCAT... and it has been worked on since by Pete Eschman. Although in his defense I wasn't aware of that bug and thus he wasn't looking for it. So the short answer is no. I might see if Pete has time to look at it.?
But to stress again - this only applies to the specific condition of Gen2 being upgraded to version 7. The reason why is there is an I/O pin that version 7 uses that was not used in previous versions. Since that pin was not used on a Gen2 it was grounded to keep it from introducing any issues, a common practice. What that means is that the (motor) encoder value is multiplied by 2 which is easily compensated for by entering a value of 1000 instead of the long used 2000 value. The bug appears to be associated with the change in that value and was never needed in the past or by Gen3.?
g.
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Date 3/20/2023 4:24:22 PM
Subject Re: [ServoCAT] Bug found: Gen2 ServoCAT and ServoCAT-Sky file when upgrading to version 7
Gary could you fix the bug in ServoCat Sky?? ?I'm embarrassed to say this but I just discovered a bug when using ServoCAT-Sky to download parameters to an upgraded version 7 Gen2 ServoCAT. This ONLY applies to Gen2 and only applies if an upgrade to version 7+ has been done (which would require a download of the parameters).
I thought in the past that there was a bug where when you enter the required change in the ServoCAT-Sky motor "ENCODER" value - changing it to 1000 (this is due to a hardware difference between Gen2 and 3)... that documentation suggested to enter that value - then the ratio to be downloaded - and then repeat entering the 1000.? I had seen where in entering the ratio alone it corrupted the value.?
But today I discovered that the actual ratio value is converted to the nearest lower 1000 value! So for example I was entering a value of 3254.... but when I later went back and checked it, it was actually 3000 that was downloaded! I subsequently did an upgrade on another Gen2 and found the same thing - value entered 7254, value in the ServoCAT was 7000. So if this happened to anyone else:? this can mean a pretty severe inaccuracy in tracking. GOTO might not be impacted as the algorithm tries to resolve any differences... but tracking for sure.?
So - first apologies for not seeing this before. If anyone had me to the upgrade you are welcome to schedule to send it back for me to confirm the correct values and to re-load them if incorrect. There's an easy way to confirm the right values using Pete Eschmans excellent SCU program to read out the parameters ---- but of course that does require the originally supplied serial cable/adapter and a good quality USB adapter.
For those that have done it on their own I'd recommend you check the values using SCU.?
Note this is not a bug in the ServoCAT, rather it is a bug in the utility to download parameters to the ServoCAT.?
Gary Myers
StellarCAT
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Re: Bug found: Gen2 ServoCAT and ServoCAT-Sky file when upgrading to version 7
Gary could you fix the bug in ServoCat Sky??
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On Mar 20, 2023, at 4:06 PM, K9RX - Gary <amateurK9RX@...> wrote:
?I'm embarrassed to say this but I just discovered a bug when using ServoCAT-Sky to download parameters to an upgraded version 7 Gen2 ServoCAT. This ONLY applies to Gen2 and only applies if an upgrade to version 7+ has been done (which would require a download of the parameters).
I thought in the past that there was a bug where when you enter the required change in the ServoCAT-Sky motor "ENCODER" value - changing it to 1000 (this is due to a hardware difference between Gen2 and 3)... that documentation suggested to enter that value - then the ratio to be downloaded - and then repeat entering the 1000.? I had seen where in entering the ratio alone it corrupted the value.?
But today I discovered that the actual ratio value is converted to the nearest lower 1000 value! So for example I was entering a value of 3254.... but when I later went back and checked it, it was actually 3000 that was downloaded! I subsequently did an upgrade on another Gen2 and found the same thing - value entered 7254, value in the ServoCAT was 7000. So if this happened to anyone else:? this can mean a pretty severe inaccuracy in tracking. GOTO might not be impacted as the algorithm tries to resolve any differences... but tracking for sure.?
So - first apologies for not seeing this before. If anyone had me to the upgrade you are welcome to schedule to send it back for me to confirm the correct values and to re-load them if incorrect. There's an easy way to confirm the right values using Pete Eschmans excellent SCU program to read out the parameters ---- but of course that does require the originally supplied serial cable/adapter and a good quality USB adapter.
For those that have done it on their own I'd recommend you check the values using SCU.?
Note this is not a bug in the ServoCAT, rather it is a bug in the utility to download parameters to the ServoCAT.?
Gary Myers
StellarCAT
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Bug found: Gen2 ServoCAT and ServoCAT-Sky file when upgrading to version 7
I'm embarrassed to say this but I just discovered a bug when using ServoCAT-Sky to download parameters to an upgraded version 7 Gen2 ServoCAT. This ONLY applies to Gen2 and only applies if an upgrade to version 7+ has been done (which would require a download of the parameters).
I thought in the past that there was a bug where when you enter the required change in the ServoCAT-Sky motor "ENCODER" value - changing it to 1000 (this is due to a hardware difference between Gen2 and 3)... that documentation suggested to enter that value - then the ratio to be downloaded - and then repeat entering the 1000.? I had seen where in entering the ratio alone it corrupted the value.?
But today I discovered that the actual ratio value is converted to the nearest lower 1000 value! So for example I was entering a value of 3254.... but when I later went back and checked it, it was actually 3000 that was downloaded! I subsequently did an upgrade on another Gen2 and found the same thing - value entered 7254, value in the ServoCAT was 7000. So if this happened to anyone else:? this can mean a pretty severe inaccuracy in tracking. GOTO might not be impacted as the algorithm tries to resolve any differences... but tracking for sure.?
So - first apologies for not seeing this before. If anyone had me to the upgrade you are welcome to schedule to send it back for me to confirm the correct values and to re-load them if incorrect. There's an easy way to confirm the right values using Pete Eschmans excellent SCU program to read out the parameters ---- but of course that does require the originally supplied serial cable/adapter and a good quality USB adapter.
For those that have done it on their own I'd recommend you check the values using SCU.?
Note this is not a bug in the ServoCAT, rather it is a bug in the utility to download parameters to the ServoCAT.?
Gary Myers
StellarCAT
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Re: Slippery azimut movement (Obsession 18" with ServoCat and ArgoNavis)
Hello sir.... write to me direct at rxdesign at ssvecnet dot com ... I'll send you a list of things to look for. What has happened is over time either the roller has lost its knurling (more than likely although rare) ... and/or the edge of the ground board has some slight divots where it has slipped. The list I send can cover these things for you.?
Gary Myers
StellarCAT/RXDesign
I believe I recognize the email - but I forget the name - sorry.?
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Slippery azimut movement (Obsession 18" with ServoCat and ArgoNavis)
I have since 2004 and Obsession 18" with Servocat and AN which is a fantastic scope.
However I have a little issue right now: the azimut movement (in goto mode) is on some places "slippery", I mean the drive wheel is slipping on a particular place on the edge of the ground board.
Close examination does not reveal something wrong at that place of the ground board
What could be the reason? Could it be the ground board is worn out on those places (I don't really see anything "wrong" there) ,
or could it be the tension of the spring which somewhat getting loose over time? But then why only on some places?
Did anyone experience this issue too?
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Write to me direct at : rxdesign at ssvecnet dot com?
Gary Myers
StellarCAT
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Hi, I recently bought a mount with servocat3 and argo-navis.
Unfortunately I didn't get the CD with software: servocat-sky.
Anyone know where I can obtain it?? ?
The stellarcat site doesn't have any software downloads available.
Thanks for any help.
Przemyslaw
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Re: AN Reinitializing in Middle of Session
Ever since I used thread locker (blue type) from locktite I have had no issue with my rotating contacts coming loose. ?Thanks for such a fun product (powered ground board , ServoCAT, and the interface with Argo Navis)! ?I am about to publish a newsletter
“Dobsonian Remote Observer) to explain “How To” remotely slew, focus and change filters. ?The CAT Paw rounds out my remote observation experience when I need to do an occasional spiral search.
Richard
Richard Miller
33.51N 83.59W
UC18 & DS287m
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Gary,
Can you pass along the schematic or other design info?
Thanks
Mike
On Jan 20, 2023, at 8:35 AM, K9RX - Gary <amateurK9RX@...> wrote:
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I actually designed a box that has build in super capacitors totaling I believe if I recall 2F. It is enough to ride through a momentary drop out. Of course one should put the effort in to find what the actual cause is and solve it. Usually, if it is my
system, something loosened up over time. The box also had (high current) shottky diode isolation so one could have an internal battery as well that would instantly be 'in circuit'.?
Gary Myers
StellarCAT
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Date 1/19/2023 8:58:04 PM
Subject Re: [ServoCAT] AN Reinitializing in Middle of Session
I have considered that adding a bank of capacitors in the rocker box would provide fault tolerance to the rotating contacts.
Richard
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Re: AN Reinitializing in Middle of Session
Gary, Can you pass along the schematic or other design info?
Thanks Mike
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On Jan 20, 2023, at 8:35 AM, K9RX - Gary <amateurK9RX@...> wrote:
? I actually designed a box that has build in super capacitors totaling I believe if I recall 2F. It is enough to ride through a momentary drop out. Of course one should put the effort in to find what the actual cause is and solve it. Usually, if it is my system, something loosened up over time. The box also had (high current) shottky diode isolation so one could have an internal battery as well that would instantly be 'in circuit'.?
Gary Myers StellarCAT
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Date 1/19/2023 8:58:04 PM
Subject Re: [ServoCAT] AN Reinitializing in Middle of Session
I have considered that adding a bank of capacitors in the rocker box would provide fault tolerance to the rotating contacts.
Richard
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Re: AN Reinitializing in Middle of Session
I actually designed a box that has build in super capacitors totaling I believe if I recall 2F. It is enough to ride through a momentary drop out. Of course one should put the effort in to find what the actual cause is and solve it. Usually, if it is my system, something loosened up over time. The box also had (high current) shottky diode isolation so one could have an internal battery as well that would instantly be 'in circuit'.?
Gary Myers StellarCAT
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Date 1/19/2023 8:58:04 PM
Subject Re: [ServoCAT] AN Reinitializing in Middle of Session
I have considered that adding a bank of capacitors in the rocker box would provide fault tolerance to the rotating contacts.
Richard
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Re: AN Reinitializing in Middle of Session
I have considered that adding a bank of capacitors in the rocker box would provide fault tolerance to the rotating contacts.
Richard
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Re: AN Reinitializing in Middle of Session
This problem has now been successfully resolved.? It was the rings on the PGB.? When Mike Zammit built my scope in 2020, he was sourcing the rings from a third party (not StellarCat).? He discovered quality control issues with those rings and now is using rings of his own design.? I was very fortunate to contact Mike when he had some open time in his schedule and he was kind enough to drive half a day to come up and fix my scope by replacing the rings on my scope.? Mike really goes the extra mile to support his customers.
Placing batteries in the AN worked as a fix while I was waiting for the rings to be replaced.
Thanks everyone for your assistance.? Very much appreciated!
Paul
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If my telescope had a compas and a zenith limit switch…
All,
if my telescope had gps coordinates, knew where North and where the Zenth was could Argo Navis and ServoCAT do away with a 2 star alignment and support remote observing?
Richard
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Mike