Dear all, I am currently developing an ASCOM driver in C#, based on the LocalServer Template. It contains projects for Telescope and Focuser control. The...
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Bob Denny
dc3dreamer
Oct 1, 2009 1:04 pm
Roy -- I *think* I know what you're trying to do... allow multiple clients to use the same device? For example, allow a planetarium and some automation tool to...
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Bob Denny
dc3dreamer
Oct 1, 2009 2:19 pm
... Only the ASCOM registration code should be removed. The ID is still the same, ASCOM.Gerald.Telescope and ASCOM.Gerald.Focuser (or whatever). Each ...
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photon1503
Oct 1, 2009 2:59 pm
Hi Bob, thank you for your response. I'll try to implement the Profile methods with the proper ID's as stated. Or maybe wait until the Platform 5.5 will be...
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Roy J. Salisbury
roy.salisbury
Oct 1, 2009 4:36 pm
Pretty much correct. Except I don't want to have to worry about any of the driver code. I'm going to use the existing driver without modification (they seem...
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cfaranda24
Oct 1, 2009 8:29 pm
Is anyone else haveing problems creating a trace file via the traceon/off scripts under Vista? The process to create a file looks simple, but no file....
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Bob Denny
dc3dreamer
Oct 1, 2009 11:47 pm
Dunno about the Trace menu in the new Chooser, but the TraceOn and Traceoff scripts are obsolete and probably won't do anything in the Platform 5.5 serial ...
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Chuck Faranda
cfaranda24
Oct 2, 2009 12:01 am
Yes, 5.5 installed. So, we are traceless then..... Back to my old port mon. Regards, Chuck Faranda http://ccdastro.com Recent Activity a.. 12New Members b.....
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Bob Denny
dc3dreamer
Oct 2, 2009 3:19 am
Well, others (and myself) have been using the tracing in the new Helper successfully. One thing... are you using Helper.Serial? -- Bob...
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hilary15xx
Oct 2, 2009 4:28 am
I haven't used tracing in a while, so my recollections are hazy and my info might be out of date. But the last time I tried it, tracing didn't work on Vista...
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Chris Rowland
scope_sapiens
Oct 2, 2009 7:03 am
Yes, the trace file used to be in the root C:\ folder and Vista didn't like this - but could be persuaded it was OK. I've found it a bit difficult to persuade...
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Bob Denny
dc3dreamer
Oct 2, 2009 10:51 am
I'm mixed up between Platform 5 and 5.5, sorry. -- Bob...
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Jordan
jordan.schae...
Oct 2, 2009 2:55 pm
When I run my installer, if there is a previous version of the driver installed on the PC, the new version of the driver won't run until the old one is...
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benamoz
Oct 4, 2009 4:09 am
I am having a great deal of trouble connecting my CPC 1100 to run on Starry night Pro. I am using the rs232 cable that comes from Celestron. I have downloaded...
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Chris Rowland
scope_sapiens
Oct 4, 2009 5:48 pm
... The cable must be plugged into the port on the base of the hand controller, nowhere else. If it won't fit then it's the wrong cable. Otherwise, try the...
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Chuck Faranda
cfaranda24
Oct 5, 2009 12:07 am
Which folder is the new Utilities using to store the driver settings? Thanks. Regards, Chuck Faranda http://ccdastro.com...
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peteraarohansen
Oct 5, 2009 3:30 am
Hi everybody, I have a very hard time getting my Losmandy mounts and my SBIG ST-2000/AO-8 work properly. I can't autoguide no matter how extreme my alignment...
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peteraarohansen
Oct 5, 2009 3:31 am
Hi everybody, I have a very hard time getting my Losmandy mounts and my SBIG ST-2000/AO-8 work properly. I can't autoguide no matter how extreme my alignment...
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peter_w_g_simpson
peter_w_g_si...
Oct 5, 2009 6:57 am
Hi Chuck, ... Thanks. That depends on the Operating System. I use the call below to goet the base folder path and then append \ASCOM\Profile to the end. ...
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antoine.pavlin
Oct 5, 2009 7:00 pm
... Peter, I also have a G11 Gemini level 4 and a SBIG ST2000 XCM. I have not yet an AO8 though. I autoguide using the camera relay through the autoguider port...
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justus6060
Oct 6, 2009 2:15 am
Hello can you try to help me please i have been building a hub for the telescope MOUNT the hub is PC and manual control consists of usb input from pc 4x dew...
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Peter
pproulxastro
Oct 7, 2009 6:29 pm
I am currently using Ajai Sehgal RCX 400 driver and it is working well for me. The driver launches a control panel that allows control of all of the functions...
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Hartmut
hvb356
Oct 7, 2009 8:21 pm
Hi, I have installed the new 5.5 platform and try to add a new telescope driver. When I start the installation program a message box pops up with Setup The...
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Robert
rjhertel2001
Oct 7, 2009 9:41 pm
Good afternoon, I am using a G11/Gemini. I have McLennan gearboxes so I need to use the Custom Mount setting, with RA and DEC Worm ratios set to MINUS 360...
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Mark Crossley
crossley_mark
Oct 7, 2009 10:00 pm
Bob Rather than the platform I'd suggest you look at the Gemini driver. I suspect you have the advanced settings still at defaults (which sets the ratios etc),...
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Robert
rjhertel2001
Oct 8, 2009 12:24 am
Mark, I did consider that. I tried using "set advanced parameters on connect" with the correct numbers in, and I tried it without that box ticked. The mere...
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peteraarohansen
Oct 8, 2009 5:00 am
Hi Antoine, Thanks for the advice. I will remove the AO-8, just to check if things work without. Peter...
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Peter
peter_w_g_si...
Oct 8, 2009 6:45 am
Hartmut, Which driver are you trying to install? Regards, Peter ... driver. When I start the installation program a message box pops up with ... Platform 5.5...
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Hartmut
hvb356
Oct 8, 2009 8:33 am
Peter, it's the new .net beta of Chuck's Temma driver. When the message appeared the first time Chuck erased the message box but the newer versions continue to...
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peteraarohansen
Oct 8, 2009 10:08 am
Hi, In my struggle to make my SBIG Ao-8 work correctly (with GM-8/G-11, ST-2000) I found out that mounting the AO-8 reversely onto the ST-2000/CFW-9 changes...
