Thanks for the clear explanation Howard,im now looking for a the appropriate pelican case. Sounds like pelican 1650 case will be the ideal one. Suresh _____ From: ap-gto@...

I use 32 bit windows 7. Greg

You didn't mention whether you were using Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit. I have 64 bit. Thanks. ________________________________ To: ap-gto@... Sent: Mon, March 22, 2010 10:06:04

+1 on the keyspan. They are the onlt ones that work flawlessly. I had a unit that I bought from robofocus and it worked, but there were some issues with disconnecting them. I also tried a number of

"if it aint broken don't touch it!" As to precision, you are right. I get +/- 4 arcsec without pem. I'm gonna leave it alone. Thanks

looks like a good solution. I'll check it out. Thanks

Hi James, Looks like your problem is solved, but in case this comes up again, I just wanted to add another positive note for the FTDI-based adapters. After going through much of what you've gone

I would like to thank everyone for your responses! While I am sad to see that so many others have had to deal with the same problem, at least it is good to hear that there are adapters that have been

My new Mach1GTO is due here in two days. Looks like I have a lot to learn. I hope I get good results sooner than with my G-11! The people in the Losmandy group are upset over my parting comments

I downloaded new software from the Keyspan web site. Everything works well. Their support software lets you test the device and helps in the mapping of ports into COM numbers (which can be a pain with

The optec inc. serial to usb with the FTDI chipset always works for me. Here is there web sit page: http://www.optecinc.com/optec_058.htm Regards, Tom To:

I have the same problem and after a lot of test, I concluded taht the probles is the chipset of my adapters. So, all adapters with the Prolific chipset (independently of the manufracturer: HAMA,

Well USP delivered my new Keyspan 4 port USB to serial adapter as I was typed my last post. I am happy to report that the hardware works just fine. Actually I only tested it with 2 RoboFocus units.

I just went through a painful experience this weekend with USB to serial adapters. After updating my Vista system to Windows 7 I discovered the serial interface to RoboFocus no longer worked. Since

On Mar 22, 2010, at 10:45:34 AM, "J M" <jsmiller58@...> wrote: I was wondering if anyone on the list has a recommendation for a USB to Serial Adapter...  Concerning my previous reply about

On Mar 22, 2010, at 10:45:34 AM, "J M" <jsmiller58@...> wrote: I was wondering if anyone on the list has a recommendation for a USB to Serial Adapter...  I use an Edgeport 4-Port, Serial to

I was wondering if anyone on the list has a recommendation for a USB to Serial Adapter... I have an AP1200GTO that I am trying to control from my new Windows 7 laptop, using apps such as TheSky 6 Pro

Ok.. .this is interesting. So even at longer FL with under arcsec resolution of the main camera? I'm shooting at 1800 mm and .78asp. I was under the impression that smaller, more gentle nudges were

Hi Suresh, The clutches in the Mach1GTO are different from those in the 900 or 1200 series mounts. There are no clutch plugs to deform in the Mach1GTO. Therefore, clutch tightness is not a

calypte@... writes: Always set the Dec to zero, otherwise you are courting potential instability due to higher loop gain. You always want the loop gain to be 100% or lower. Loop gain over