Just checked the astrophysics pulseguide program with the gotostar and all commands work. Will try pulseguiding tonight and report back about the results ...
Hi, I'm new to this group but have had a gotostar since January 2007. It's nice to find a dedicated group for this piece of equipment, especially after all the...
Hi John I would like to have a look at the source code for the ASCOM driver regards Dave ... 2007. ... autoguiding. ... astronomy's ... managed ... to ... ...
Sorry guys If you go - to message 7 there is a link from there for Gotostar web page. scroll to bottom should see rs32 command code I think this what you need...
Hello John The source code for the drivers for Gotostar should be on the group front page. As I requested them in May 07 from Nanjing, after I had similar ...
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Hi Dave, thanks for the request. Derek says that the source code is available on this group but I think that he is referring to the command codes and not the...
It looks as if Ioptron has released new firmware for their USB (8401 and 8402) handsets, yet hasn't bothered to fix the problems with the Gotostar ASCOM...
Checked the astrophysics pulseguide program with the gotostar and nope the only thing that doesnt work is pulseguiding. :( Ill try some other programs later...
Hi everyone Just tried to upgrade the USB firmware on on my GotoNova handset with latest software from Ioptron website, and exactly the same problem as before....
I've also tried upgrading the firmware and it cannot be done using a USB to serial interface. Maybe it is possible if you buy a cable from Ioptron but why the...
Hi John I have the black GotoNova handset with a USB socket, also using the supplied USB lead. This is the second time I have tried to update the firmware,...
I too have the Gotonova handset (8401) but unfortunately (or fortunately) I haven't tried the firmware upgrade as it was supplied with the same firmware that...
Hi Nidge, I have to be honest, overall I'm quite happy with the gotostar and unlike some of the people on this group, I have managed to iron out all the...
Hi Nidge There is new firmware upgrade for the GotoNova, posted a couple of day's ago, '8401_Ver080102_Eng.bin', on the Ioptron website. If you give it a go, I...
Hi Guys I'm sorry to hear so many difficulties exist with software updates and downloads. We at Astronomica are trying to work with Ioptron to improve the...
Thanks Richard I can see your trying. I was with Martin (user meupelenberg) last night for a number of Hours and he couldn't get the mount to guide correct...
Thanks Richard!!! In my opinion, you and others who sale this item should clearly warn prospective buyers on these issues and shortcomings before selling to...
Hi I tried the new USB firmware upgrade today 8401ver080102.bin and had no luck. I used two programs GostarDownloader and IOptron Flash downloader but was...
Hi disregard some of my last message. I have successfully upgraded the firmware using upgrade file 8401ver080102 with the Ioptron flashdownloader (I previoulsy...
Hi Dave I have just attempted to upgrade the firmware from 070814 release to the new version. Everything seems to work i.e. comms are established with the PC,...
Hi Nidge That is exactly the same as my experience, at least I am not doing something wrong. You would think Ioptron would do some 'beta testing' to make sure...
Hi Nidge the firmware update appeared to be successful, but the handset is as yours - ie doesnt show its updated (still got 070814).... regards Dave ... to the...
Hi I have attempted the latest firmware update (see previous messages) and still get the old version number on the handset startup screen. However, I am...
Hi Dave & Peter The slew speed can be changed by pressing the number keys, on the handset. Mine has always been able to do this, the firmware on mine is...
hi bob The firmware one mine is '061013" this is one off the first. one time i have try but no luck. and hi is coming up with 64x speed and i can change it and...
Hi everyone. I have the autoguiding problem sorted out :) Now i am using starry night and phd at the same time thru poth. Readjusted the mount again last night...
hi martin earlyer i have treid to connect the dsi to gotostar but had no luck. can jou give me the adress that jou put in envisage telescope. then i can give...
