Re: Coordinate Epoch for ServoCat/Argo Navis
I'll wait for Gary Kopff to weigh in ... as the expert - I am pretty sure it does matter - the epoc that is. That stated I can't remember which one is used generally. Gary Myers StellarCAT
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K9RX - Gary
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Re: Coordinate Epoch for ServoCat/Argo Navis
I would think that does not matter what argo uses because it is told an RA,DEC or equivalent position to go to.? But I don't know really.? Just spouting off. Sorry.
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Dale Eason
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Coordinate Epoch for ServoCat/Argo Navis
I have been using George Hilios's new Servocat ASCOM driver which works much better with Sharpcap Pro to Plate solve and move the scope. One problem though is that when using Sharpcap's plate solve
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Mike
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Re: Connecting ArgoNavis to ServoCAT failed.
Mike, I've responded to both your emails ... the 2nd response, because it was obvious you didn't get the first, was sent out using a different email address. please check your spam folder. Gary Myers
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K9RX - Gary
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Re: Connecting ArgoNavis to ServoCAT failed.
Hi Mike, Firstly check the LED on the ServoCAT labelled DSC. When you first interface Argo Navis and ServoCAT and power the two on, that DSC LED should begin blinking. The two units have an initial
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Wildcard Innovations
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Connecting ArgoNavis to ServoCAT failed.
For reason I cannot correct, AN will not connect to ServoCAT. ? All was working well until the connection failed the next time I used my OTA. ?AN is functioning normally. ?After the usual startup
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mm Bars
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Re: Cannot get AScom to work with ServoCat v3
There should be ASCOM logs in "Documents\ASCOM" separated by day. If you go into the ServoCAT driver settings, enable all of the log options and try again - there should be a few ASCOM files to help
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George Hilios
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Re: Cannot get AScom to work with ServoCat v3
Ian, Maybe I'm confused on your basic connections! The DSC HAS TO BE connected to the ServoCAT through each's serial port. And the DSC has to be used to do an alignment. Once done the DSC has to stay
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K9RX - Gary
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Re: Cannot get AScom to work with ServoCat v3
Just read Paul's saga and realised the issues I am having are pretty much the same as his. Even though the utility says the version is 70.C it incorrectly reports all other parameters. Didn't see a
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idb@...
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Cannot get AScom to work with ServoCat v3
I have upgraded Servocat to latest v7 version (from Gary) but still cannot get NINA or Stellarium to connect to the Servocat. I am also using George's latest v7 ASCOM driver and latest version of
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idb@...
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Re: Initiate tracking without 2 star alignment?
If you are using a Gen2 or 3 and haven't upgraded yet you might consider doing so. When coupled with the Argo Navis we've added some sweet features in there like AutoLOCK and Native Tracking ... as
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K9RX - Gary
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Re: Initiate tracking without 2 star alignment?
Hi Gary, Thanks for the directions. ?AN and SC have been great additions to my very durable 15¡± Obsession. ?With those additions I now have a telescope on steroids - I should add the stalk made by
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mm Bars
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Re: No GoTo in southern part of sky
hmmm... that is odd.... drop me a line, direct please techsupport@... and let me know when you're back. g.
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K9RX - Gary
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Re: No GoTo in southern part of sky
Gary, still no luck on the docs. We are in the northern part of Wisconsin and high speed internet has only recently arrived so maybe there is a problem at my end. Maybe you could resend at a later
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Doug Brown
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Re: Initiate tracking without 2 star alignment?
Hey Mike! Long time no hear ... I hope you are doing well. So - you can use EasyTrack. But that too involves alignment (the NCP). The best way is to have it set up the night before - if possible. If
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K9RX - Gary
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#6442
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Initiate tracking without 2 star alignment?
There are time where it would be nice to initiate tracking, for example early evening when viewing the moon, before any alignment stars are visible with my AN/SC setup? ?One method I have thought
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mm Bars
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Re: No GoTo in southern part of sky
Doug - just to be sure I resent the doc. It was sent direct to you both times. The 2nd time I used a different outgoing email address just in case the first was blocked. Also note it along with all
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K9RX - Gary
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Re: No GoTo in southern part of sky
Gary, For sure I would like you to do the upgrading. We will be in northern WI for awhile longer but when we get back to Indy I will ship unit to you. We will make two trips to Indy from WI because of
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Doug Brown
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Re: No GoTo in southern part of sky
Sorry group! My previous email was meant for a friend! :-) -Roger
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Roger Greenwood <roger@...>
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Re: No GoTo in southern part of sky
Hi Dave! I didn't hear from you about your attempt at calibration and observing the other night. I hope it went well. You may want to consider joining this group. It's still a wealth of information
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Roger Greenwood <roger@...>
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