Hi Peter,

My question is, do you trust Ethernet more than USB2 for controlling CP4 as well as Optec Focus Boss II auto focuser
hub? I am not interested in high speed transmission because the bandwidth is very low. I have read that more people
prefer or trust Ethernet than USB2? Does Ethernet have less overhead in protocol than USB2? Do you think Ethernet
is more reliable than USB2? I know one advantage of Ethernet is very long cable can be used like at least a 100 feet
but that will never happen to me.

I recommend Ethernet over USB because Ethernet will have lower response latency and Ethernet drivers are generally
more robust than USB. You could also connect and obtain status on a second or multiple computers with Ethernet.

Best regards,

-Ray Gralak
Author of APCC (Astro-Physics Command Center): http://www.astro-physics.com/index.htm?products/accessories/software/apcc/apcc
Author of PEMPro V3: https://www.ccdware.com
Author of Astro-Physics V2 ASCOM Driver: https://www.siriusimaging.com/apdriver

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Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2018 11:47 AM
To: ap-gto@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ap-gto] USB (or Serial) vs Ethernet: Which is better or more reliable?



Hello,

Now that Ray Gralak has created a Beta version of A-P V2 ASCOM driver to include Ethernet connection, I am
wondering whether it's more worthwhile to switch from USB2 to Ethernet?

Currently, I have a powered USB2 hub velcroed to CP4 and use 35 feet USB active extension cable between laptop
and USB2 hub and the outputs of USB hub connect to the following:

1) CP4 (1 foot cable)
2) Optec Focus Boss II auto focuser hub (1 foot cable)
3) QSI 660wsg CCD camera (6 feet cable)
4) Ultrastar auto guider (6 foot cable)

This current setup has worked great and so far no issues or disconnection of any kind.


If I use Ethernet to control CP4 and Optec Focus Boss II auto focuser hub, I will have to velcro a 5 port Ethernet switch
to USB hub and use another 35 feet Ethernet cable in between laptop and Ethernet switch. I have personally tested
latest A-P V2 ASCOM driver with Ethernet and Ethernet switch and works very well.


My question is, do you trust Ethernet more than USB2 for controlling CP4 as well as Optec Focus Boss II auto focuser
hub? I am not interested in high speed transmission because the bandwidth is very low. I have read that more people
prefer or trust Ethernet than USB2? Does Ethernet have less overhead in protocol than USB2? Do you think Ethernet
is more reliable than USB2? I know one advantage of Ethernet is very long cable can be used like at least a 100 feet
but that will never happen to me.





Thanks,

Peter