I, for one, would like to see the thread continue here. If it doesn't, would you mind posting details of the ultimate resolution here? Thanks. Phillip ... ...
Hello, I'm new to the discussion but I'm experiencing a similar situation. I have run some preliminary tests in my garage. When I first ran the RCX beta...
Hi Jim, I have had similar problems with PemPro and Starry Night Pro. The only way I know of to fix the problem is to uninstall the RCX driver and reinstall...
Hi Hilary, So, it is not just me having a problem :-). It is interesting that programs other than TheSky are having similar difficulties. Since the driver is...
Thank you, Jon. As you can see, this issue concerns several RCX owners. Phillip ... line ... this ... several ... ASCOM- ... connect ... ASCOM ... the ... this...
You are welcome. However, I think we're dealing with two different issues. Down at the bottom of this msg you'll see the problem is "ASCOM RCX Equipped...
Hi Folks, I've loaded a new version of the LX200GPS driver into the JonBrewster directory of the files area for this group. The big difference is in the...
... I would think that a "last good position" (-before- the :hP# was issued) would be very misleading. I'll have to play with my scope to test approaches......
Yes reading ;-) There are 2 different issues here. The "missing connected...." issue is a DCOM Configuration issue that I have tried to fix with my ...
Jon, Keep me posted on the chosen solution. I will add it to the RCX driver as well. Now don't you wish that you had never taken this on ;-) Ajai _____ From:...
Ajai, I really like the user interface you have created with RCX driver and the focus plugin for CCDSoft. If you need any feedback concerning compatibility...
Thanks Jim. Any feedback is appreciated. Ajai _____ From: ASCOM-Talk@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASCOM-Talk@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jimcj1953 Sent:...
... Baaaad idea... :hF# in an LX200gps seeks the HOME sensor, (with perhaps a dash of magnetic north) not the PARK position... and makes quite a mess of...
Ajai, I'm not seeing this specific issue. When I see this type of error it is always because I do not have the correct Com port selected. Also, I do not have...
Hi Phillip, I am sorry to say that I have to agree with you. The RCX is not yet ready to be used in a remote observatory. The one that we have in Az has been...
... You could join the Star Instruments and RC Optical Systems suit against Meade... they claim it's not "RC", you could claim that it's not remotely...
I'm Canadian. We are not sue happy ;-) Ajai _____ From: ASCOM-Talk@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASCOM-Talk@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of autostaretx Sent: Friday,...
Hi Ajai, Just catching up on the last couple of days email... I will indeed. I'll also shoot you the relevant code. There is a fragment that will go in the...
Hi Dick, I've combined a couple of your msgs in here... ... issued) would be very misleading. Could be, but we've seen some pretty funny behavior with SW that...
It is for now. I will be posting a release candidate as soon as I can. Ajai _____ From: ASCOM-Talk@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASCOM-Talk@yahoogroups.com] On ...
... When Parked, the LX200gps, RCX400 and 497 Autostar current firmwares all drop to responding to only three commands: (a) :ED# will get an echo of the...
I have posted my latest attempt to compesate for the RCX firmware in the files section. This version REQUIRES V2.2g of the RCX firmware. I have not tested it...
Hi Dick, ... Right-O. We're in sync so far. ... Which is the motivation for the driver to hide this behavior by synthisizing some relevent coordinates. ... ...
... <jon.brewster@...> wrote: ... Yes... i just tried it: (A) power up scope (b) issued :Me# :Mn# commands to slew it to the side and up (c) :Q# to stop it. ...
Ajai, I'm one of those who knows that you are volunteering your services. I just hope that you are willing to continue where others have let us down. I...
Hi Dick, ... I'm going to have to think on this... But an added bonus is in the ability to support the ASCOM setpark entry point. ... Funny you should say...
Hi, I am trying to download Peter's Ascom validator but it seems the page is not available. Any other site or tool that i can use to validate the driver ? ...