Nicola, the Full Moon phase is an excellent time for testing and refinement. Be sure to visit FocusMax.org's Download page and study both the Help and Tutorial...
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Gary
jawsdoc
Jun 11, 2013 7:39 pm
Hi, I have saved my system and log files on my Vista computer. Can I export these files into a new version of Focus-Max residing on a new Windows 7 computer? ...
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SteveB
steve_e_brady
Jun 12, 2013 11:40 am
Hi Gary-- No worries, just move the system.ini files to the desired directory C:\Users\XX\FocusMax is the default but you can change this... Steve Brady...
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SteveB
steve_e_brady
Jun 12, 2013 11:44 am
Hi Mike - There is a count down timer in V3 for the case where the user is asleep <g>... Steve Brady...
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SteveB
steve_e_brady
Jun 12, 2013 11:50 am
To further elaborate that the timer is used to user time to make adjustments before the auto-focus run such as unlock the mirror....
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ftherrmann@...
ftherrmann...
Jun 12, 2013 3:54 pm
I upgraded from a version of FM released in 2010. After installing the latest release I couldn't figure out a way of getting FM to open up the Robofocus...
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bakersfieldbiker
bakersfieldb...
Jun 13, 2013 12:37 am
What is this and where is it found? I have searched the PDF help fine and found nothing. I also do not find anything on this in the setup. Floyd...
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wa4hnd_al
Jun 13, 2013 9:08 am
Hi Steve, Next build, can you either make the Profile form re-sizable... or just add a bit to the width so we can see number of good hits without using the...
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SteveB
steve_e_brady
Jun 13, 2013 11:22 am
Hi Floyd-- It can be found in Menu/Options... Steve Brady...
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SteveB
steve_e_brady
Jun 13, 2013 11:23 am
No problem - I'll add additional width...
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Al Acker
wa4hnd_al
Jun 13, 2013 2:59 pm
Thanks Steve, Al...
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Roger Neumair
diamondhead399
Jun 13, 2013 7:23 pm
Hi Steve, Will you fix the issue with the display font sizes in this release? So far I have to switch back to the standard display (125%) setting on my...
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andre g
agerms2004
Jun 14, 2013 2:15 am
Hello Steve, it gave the same result as last time, below. I pressed the other buttons too. I did the EXPOSE & SOLVE last as it has the exception. Is it...
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SteveB
steve_e_brady
Jun 14, 2013 1:26 pm
Andre-- Thank you for sending the Log. The special file I uploaded contain no code changes from the previous version other than to add additional markers to...
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Rex Groves
rgr3218893
Jun 14, 2013 6:06 pm
Yes....I'm having the same issue. Rex...
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SteveB
steve_e_brady
Jun 14, 2013 6:33 pm
Hi Rex-- Install RoboFocus Control Program (5.2.0a) from http://ascom-standards.org/Downloads/FocuserDrivers.htm. It will show up as RoboFocus Server.... Steve...
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Collaud Alexis
anamasa13
Jun 15, 2013 9:36 pm
Hi all, I upgraded to win7 64bits and using Focusmax 3.7.0.74 + Maximdl 5.23 I've this "FocusMax error 5" : 23:31:50 FocusMax Version 3.7.0.74 23:31:50...
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Rex Groves
rgr3218893
Jun 16, 2013 12:54 am
Thx Steve!...
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dford1232003
Jun 16, 2013 2:36 pm
I've recently started using Focusmax with a TOA130 and QSI 683. I'm running version 3.7.0.74 Last night the first light wizard ran well and I am able to focus...
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dford1232003
Jun 16, 2013 2:46 pm
Forgot to mention that Temperature Comp is greyed out and unchecked in the focuser section of the System Tab....
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SteveB
steve_e_brady
Jun 16, 2013 3:15 pm
Hi Dan-- There are 2 RoboFocus drivers - you will need RoboFocus Control Program (5.2.0a) from http://ascom-standards.org/Downloads/FocuserDrivers.htm ...
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SteveB
steve_e_brady
Jun 16, 2013 3:46 pm
Hi Dan-- Temp comp will be greyed out if FocusMax cannot read the temperature Please review the section on temp comp in the Help file. Steve Brady...
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Steve Reilly
sreilly22911
Jun 16, 2013 5:48 pm
I've been using FocusMax pretty much since the beginning and have to say that the chore of focusing has never been easier. What I do wonder though is how you...
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Steve Reilly
sreilly22911
Jun 16, 2013 5:51 pm
Actually I do remember, the RC had the mirrors recoated and the telescope was collimated after installing the mirrors. -Steve _____ From:...
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SteveB
steve_e_brady
Jun 16, 2013 6:08 pm
Hi Steve-- Do both system have the identical focusers and cameras? 1) Looking at the OGS (Top) you have enabled (Y) the two Vcurve runs that are the most...
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Steve Reilly
sreilly22911
Jun 16, 2013 6:26 pm
Hey Steve, Man you're fast. Both systems utilize a stepper motor on the secondary and use RoboFocus controllers. Seems I had issues focusing with the lower...
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dford1232003
Jun 17, 2013 2:06 am
Robofocus version 3.2.3 is installed and I've confirmed that the Ascom driver 5.2.0a is installed. The lastest version of Focusmax is installed, 3.7.0.76 I've...
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SteveB
steve_e_brady
Jun 17, 2013 7:46 pm
Hi Dan-- You should see the temp displayed in FocusMax - not sure what is going on with your setup. Do you have another RS232 to USB converter to try - maybe...
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andre g
agerms2004
Jun 18, 2013 1:17 pm
Issue is fixed and closed, thanks to the excellent detective work by wizard and grand master Steve. This strange issue could potentially manifest itself under...
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bakersfieldbiker
bakersfieldb...
1:19 am
Thank you! Can you tell me any more about it? Floyd...
