I have a new PDF. I tried to use it with FocusMax. After playing ASCOM and FLI .dll roulette, I finally got to the point where FocusMax would stop freezing and...
Here are some tips, Phil: http://www.flemingastrophotography.com/focusmax.html www.flemingastrophotography.com Direct from Boston - brilliant diamonds in pea...
You're most welcome, Phil! I know it is hard starting out. This ain't a simple hobby. I didn't get to autofocusing (and even autoguiding) for months when I...
I don't seem to be able to get FocusMax to work well with the Meade Microfocuser. A year or so back, I thought I had it working with a reasonable V curve....
What is the chance of getting focus max to be able to set bin 2x2 mode when taking an image? Is there any work being done on focus max or has the software been...
Hello Robert-- I have uploaded version FMx 3.4.1 to the files section. This version supports the following: 1. 2x2 binning 2. PinPoint V5 which supports USNO...
Steve, is this the same FMx V3.4.1 that is available on DC3-Dreams? http://acp.dc3.com/index2.html Thkx...joe :) "May You Go Among The Imperishable Stars" ...
Hi Joe- Yes it is. Larry & I try to keep Bob Denny and John Smith update with our latest versions (unless there is beta testing being conducted). I hope to ...
Steve, I'm a bit confused (a normal state). The CCDWare already has a 4.3.29 patch. Are there several versions available? Greg ... with our ... hope to ... ...
Greg, disect DC-3's Download URL down to get http://download.dc3.com/ There you can download Patch 3.3.29 or V4.3.1 or their current Focusmax-Latest.zip...
Greetings all, I have a Gemini equipped g-11 with Maxim d/l v 4.60 on win xp. Also using ccd commander. Also have the latest (v5) version of pinpoint. My...
Hi Pete- Are you running the latest version of FMx V3.4.1? If not it has been uploaded to this forum and is required for the new V5 PP. If you are running this...
Pete, I just learned this from the gemini group. If you are using the ASCOM driver for gemini there is a checkbox on the advanced setup parameters section that...
I am having a little trouble with FocusMax finding a star. Im not sure what I need to tweak to help it out. It seems that if I dont get a star directly...
Robert, FocusMax should find the brightest star on the chip. There is a special feature that will only look for that brightest star in the central region of...
Robert, You were right on the money. Now that I have unclicked the update to jnow on gemini ascom controller, everything works perfectly. Thank you! Pete...
Howdy, What can I do to make sure that the plate solve with a hydrogen alpha filter does not fail? Is there a way to boost the exposure time for a plate solve...
Since it appears that none are using the Meade Microfocusers, what are you using and how well does it work? What are the drawbacks you have with the...
Larry, I think I am getting it to work better now. Robert ... special feature that will only look for that brightest star in the central region of the chip....
Hi Pete-- FMx has a feature called 'Dim Star Detection' which will increase the exposure time until a minimum flux value is attained. I suggest something >...
Bob-- I am not aware of a problem with FMx and the Meade focuser with the current version. Personally, I use a Optec focuser but used a RoboFocus form many...
I do use the Meade Microfocuser. Works fine, with the limitation that it doesn't know its current position. Seems to be solid, reproducible focus positions,...
I'm having a bunch of problems getting started :( Neither FMax or PAMax are seeming to work for me. I can, for now, work around the FMax issues if I can get...
I'm not having a lot of luck or success with FMax so far. I'm pretty sure it has to do with the equip I'm using, as well as basic configuration issues. ...
Here you go, Doc: http://www.flemingastrophotography.com/focusmax.html Enjoy!...Neil ... www.flemingastrophotography.com Direct from Boston - brilliant...
Doc, You cannot use the GSC that comes with TheSky for PinPoint. It is formatted completely differently. You will have to download the proper one for use...
