Hi Folks, I am a new member of the group! Got recently a Gotonova, it is the USB version (no RS232) I wonder if there is an ASCOM driver that would support the...
Does anyone know if it's possible to change the rate at which RA and Dec is adjusted when one is NOT using Novastar in GOTO mode i.e. when moving the scope...
Welcome to group Antonio I to have the GotoNova, I haven't yet tried an ASCOM connection, but wondered if a USB to Serial Adapter would work. Not sure it will...
Hi Bob, I got the Silicon Labs Virtual Com Port driver and have it installed. Theoretically now I should be able to connect (via USB) using the VCP. I ...
Hi Bob, Currently there is one way to do it: issue a command over the serial/usb port. When I connect my gotostar to my PC and I start AstoArt and connect to ...
Hello Antonio, Have you already tried to approach the unit directly from your software (without an ASCOM) driver as if it were an LX200? Rgds Ger Dik...
Hi all, new to the group, me too, and similar problems. I'm trying to download the english firmware to the unit (it has the french firmware); as no serial port...
Is there anyone out there, who would like to share the latest news and expierences with this controller? What about computercontrol, upgrading software (if any...
Sorry, I sent the message before having it completed. I have the Gotonova USB version, latest version I think. Thus, my findings apply to this h/w version...
Hello Jorgen, Just check the latest e-mails in this group, then you will know what's going on. There hasn't been much activity lately though. By the way: do...
Hi, just used my GOTOSTAR on CG5 for the 1st time. I didn't do a very good polar alignment so it didn't slew to target very well..all my fault. No pole star...
Hi everybody. Just discovered that the iOptron website has been updated. There is a pdf manual for the GotoNova (a bit basic), and updated usb/rs232 driver. It...
Hi, I don't know if the firmware update is for the GotoStar as well (it should be !!!!!!). I would be interested in iOptrons response. Not getting a lot of...
... Thank you for your interest in iOptron products. Yes, Gotostar has been superseded by iOptron and GotoNova. The firmware release on iOptron site should...
Further to this I received an E-mail from the GOTOSTAR moderator, XuWen. ... Dear Sir, ioptron is an company BATI and IDEA. iOptron will take control of ...
Hi all, Currently i have the following firmware running: GOTOSTAR_ENGLISH_GRAY_LCD_070312.bin Is there already anything more recent? If so, where can I find...
Hi, I just tried to update my firmware with the files (CP210x)from iOptron as well, but, they appear to be windows drivers, even though it is listed as...
Thanks for the feedback Brendan. I downloaded the update file as well, and like you could not find any "*.bin" files. I have the black GotoNova USB handset...
No not yet Bob, I'm busy communicating with iOptron regarding all this. They have been very helpful. I'll get back ASAP. I added a firmware update procedure...
... Hi, Thank you for your interest in iOptron products. The so called "white" handset is an obsolete version. Now we only offer "black". We are updating our...
Hi Brendan Keep hanging in there. I am sure it will work out O.K. I will be happy to post my experiences, when they release the latest 'bin' update file for...
Hi folks, I am mucking around trying computer control of my Gotostar, simulating it all indoors (it's raining), just to see how it goes. I could connect the...
