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Re: Has anyone connected AsiAir Plus 256gb to AN/SC?
Thanks Steve, much appreciated. I went on and bite the bullet, and purchased an ASIAir anyway, should get delivered to Argentina in the next weeks so I will be able to perform some tests myself; if I can come up with something different will let you know.
@Mickey, I was in the believe that the main issue was that there are no INDI drivers for ServoCAT, rather than a deliberated commercial decision for ZWO of leaving some mounts off. Until I have my unit I won't be able to try, but from the videos I saw it seems there is a rather long list of mounts supported, and all of them with INDI drivers. Notice this isn't the case with the cameras, where I agree there's a clear decision of not supporting cameras other than ZWO, drivers or not drivers In any case, there should be no "physical" reasons that prevent the ServoCAT to work with the ASIAir; all should be needed is a proper INDI driver for ZWO to include in the ASIAir firmware. This could be either a completely new driver, or a re-spin for the existing SkyCommander driver, if indeed it turns out the ServoCAT's command are a subset of SkyCommand's Would love to hear what you all think. Thank you very much! Sincerely, Ricardo PS: sorry for my english |
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On May 8, 2024, at 8:07?AM, Mickey Huffman via groups.io <finman42@...> wrote:
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Re: Has anyone connected AsiAir Plus 256gb to AN/SC?
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýGuys this isn't my specialty either, I mean ASI/Zwo products, as I am a dob owner as well. Having looked into the Asiair and zwo products, the ASi Air will only work with ASI products, Celestron and Meade, in some cases. They have engineered the products this way on purpose.?? I think Richard in this group uses an ASI power hub but nothing else. The AIR is proprietary. ? I have been working this problem for 4 years now and have been experimenting with SharpCap, dobs, Argo & Nexus.? Mickey On May 7, 2024, at 9:26?PM, classicalgman <nevets1347@...> wrote:
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Re: Has anyone connected AsiAir Plus 256gb to AN/SC?
Hi Gary. I hope something can come of it! |
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Hi Ricardo. We tried using sky commander?protocol in both an/sc and Asiair (at the same time)? at 9600 and 19200. It seemed to connected once or twice, but never showed my location (as if it really did connect and talk to each other). I will?try it again at both bauds over the next few days and get back to you. Steve On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 4:33?PM rcalcagno via <rcalcagno=[email protected]> wrote: I am thinking along the same way as you Steve; I still don't own a ASIAir but considering buying one (see /g/ServoCAT/topic/anybody_tried_servocat/105389837) if I can make it work with my current setup. |
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Re: Has anyone connected AsiAir Plus 256gb to AN/SC?
I am thinking along the same way as you Steve; I still don't own a ASIAir but considering buying one (see /g/ServoCAT/topic/anybody_tried_servocat/105389837) if I can make it work with my current setup.
AFAIK, the ServoCAT protocol is a subset of SkyCommander's, and so both should be compatible at least to some degree. So a quick test would be to see if SkyCommander is supported in the list of ASIAir mounts. If so, it'd be interesting to know what happens if one selects "SkyCommander" as mount, and connect the ASIAir to the USB port on the ServoCAT. My 2c. Sincerely, Ricardo. |
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I¡¯ve tried 9600 with no results. On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 1:42?PM rcalcagno via <rcalcagno=[email protected]> wrote: Could this be a wrong baudrate issue?? |
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Re: Has anyone connected AsiAir Plus 256gb to AN/SC?
FYI...Yesterday, I did connect AsiAir Plus to AN/SC. It only lasted 3-5 sec then disconnected.
While connected ,AsiAir showed my location. it could only get that from the AN/SC? Until then any connection that I thought I had NEVER showed my location. The AN/SC was set to 'Meade' at 19200. The AsiAir Plus was set to 'Digital Setting Circle' at 19200. It only lasted the 3-5 seconds. Still didn't show, in the asiair plus app on my iPad, the up/down, left/right movement controls. This was reproduced multiple times over 2 days and always lasted only the 3-5 seconds. Steve |
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Re: Has anyone connected AsiAir Plus 256gb to AN/SC?
is it possible, then, to have Sky SAfari run the AN/SC through SkyFi, AND, have AsiAir Plus, 'along for the ride', run the asi533mc pro camera through?its own wifi to get the pix? Steve On Mon, May 6, 2024 at 7:37?PM K9RX - Gary via <amateurK9RX=[email protected]> wrote: and even STAY tuned (not stayed - argh!) |
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Re: Has anyone connected AsiAir Plus 256gb to AN/SC?
and even STAY tuned (not stayed - argh!)
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Re: Has anyone connected AsiAir Plus 256gb to AN/SC?
Steve, stayed tuned. We'll see where our efforts get us. Bill is right - at the moment nothing it is not supported by ASIAir. Note however you can control it directly from Sky Safari ("it" being the AN/SC system, as you point out).?
Gary Myers (as well of course, Bill Conrad) |
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Re: Has anyone connected AsiAir Plus 256gb to AN/SC?
I do not believe the AsiAir is compatible with ServoCAT.
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Has anyone connected AsiAir Plus 256gb to AN/SC?
I have an obsession 15"UC with AN/SC and can't get it to connect properly.
I have AsiAir connected directly to USB-B port on SC. Iphone to WIFI to AsiAir Plus. Asi533mc Pro connected directly to AsiAir. AN and SC HCs connected to Obsession. Prior to connect the AsiAir, I was able to use Sky Safari7 pro using SkyFi III to connect with my iPhone wirelessly. Any help would be appreciated. Steve |
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Re: ServoCAT Cover
Hi Mike,
Great job ! Have you ever tried these covers in hot weather ?? Just wondering if the motor could heat up? with this cover. But I really don't know if this type of motor really heat or not... Another question : I have no 3D printer => I would buy it on line though 3D printers online. But when I open the .stl file, I can't see the units. Are the units in inch or mm ? Thanks for your replies Rapha?l |
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ServoCAT Cover
Have been meaning to post this in the group for a while now.
Designed this cover in TinkerCAD. I wanted to provide some protection for the ALT motor, but also decided to put one on the AZ motor.? Just slips over the motor. The .stl file is downloadable from Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6117144 |
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Re: Dead CAT
I feel the SC is pretty well protected - as mentioned, it sits in the bottom of the rocker box with only the front end exposed.?
I have just the rocker box in the workshop right now.? My plan is to put the SC in EasyTrack mode and let it run for a day with the original cables while keeping an eye on it.? If that fails, then start the cable-swapping exercise. Thanks for the tips.? I'll post any enlightenments! |
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ServoCat Controller (new or used)
Hello Gary, I am looking for a complete?set?of?ServoCat controller?(including motors, cables,¡)??for a new telescope project. I am already operating an 18" and a 22" with your Gen3 controller very successfully. Some time ago I read that it is no longer possible to order from you. Is that correct? Is there still a small chance?of getting hold of a remaining item (also used)? I am looking forward to a positive reply. Thank you a lot. Best regards Werner from Leonberg,?Germany |
Mike
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