Amber means that the CP is not initialized. Red means that it is initialized. It is not a power issue, it is a lack of initialization data from the external controlling software (in this case the ASI

Interesting discussion, folks. Thank you all for keeping your varied viewpoints respectful and helping Jim as he designs his new setup. Jim - welcome to the Astro-Nuts. We're very happy to have

Hi Andrew, I'm one of those "software makers" you refer to. Would you mind detailing some of these lessons I ought to learn? I'm curious about the differences between the app that I help make and a

I use a qucksync focuser for one of my scopes. I just use the Pegasus upbv2 to control that. For the other scope I use an optec leo snd I need the focuslynx, which I mounted next to the upbv2 on top

For me it was because of a certain run of chips that AP received that were missing part of the boot loader security. I just gave Howard control of my computer, and he installed a new boot loader that

Hi Jim I won't get into the IT argument, but I will second Don Rudney's recommendations about the physical setup of the mount. I understand that you already have a Polemaster, but if you didn't, I

Ray, I'm not sure how busy you are, but you could try out Voyager as a free trial to get a better understanding. My only reason to stick to Voyager is their awesome auto focusing method. It has the

One drawback to ASIAir is that uses a ZWO-modified version of PHD2 (an open source program). Hence, you cannot expect support from the PHD2 team since they are not the code authors. Bryan

Linwood thanks for your reply. this 1100GTO has no encoders I plan on upgrading as soon as they are avalible, but this has got me going with funds on hand. the mounting plate on the scope is 13" The

Re the INDI A-P driver: FWIW, I created the latest version of the A-P INDI driver (copied and modified previous versions). I have no idea what ZWO/ASIAIR uses for their drivers nor have any ties to

On Sun, Sep 18, 2022 at 04:29 PM, <jimwc@...> wrote: I plan on using pole master to do my polar alignment, I ordered a adapter for the polmaster camera and have it.If you are going to use NINA you

I can setup imaging targets via mobile. The workflow would be identical in my backyard or at a dark site. Now, I prefer to setup my sequences and plans before I go set up my gear. But if I had to

On Sun, Sep 18, 2022 at 1:26 PM Ray Gralak <iogroups@...> wrote: I think one would be taking a chance to ruin your night vision and trip over something and hurt yourself, or break the device! Unless

I have my Mach 2 connected directly to its power supply and also connected via ethernet to a laptop pc for control. Then on top of the telescope is a Pegasus Powerbox that connects USB ports and

I guess I should have given a little more info. presently I am using a Celestron CGX mount. with StarSence auto align and NINA. mounted on a simi perminant pier. I ordered a pier adapter (119FSA)

Hi Bill, I suspect you are a power-user, so you may not be typical, but: 1) Do you use a mobile device to set up, including imaging targets, or just to get status? 2) Do you use a mobile device to

I'm on the waiting list for a Mach2 but in the meantime have been thinking about the gear setup. I'm curious how others are configuring their power/USB/focuser setups around the through-the-mount

I'm not against mobile at all. I use my phone to check on my imaging runs all the time. All I need is a web browser to do so.

>>>Laptops are actually more clumsy to hold than a mobile phone, when setting up remotely unless you also bring a folding table :-) Not an "ASI AIr or not" comment. I use my mobile devices (iPad,

I prefer not to overgeneralize and rather share my own experience :-) Mobile devices are hard to use if not using something like ASIAIR. When I'm using NINA (with my remote setup, and also when using