... 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...
Problem solved. I didn't install the Ascom platform package from http://ascom-standards.org Installing this fixed the selection of Ascom drivers and I could ...
Hi Brendan Thanks for the information I will have to try that out too Have heard others mention "GUIDE DOG" What is it and where can I get it from Cheers Derek...
Hi Derek Guide dog is software that allows you to use a web cam to autoguide your telescope. http://www.barkosoftware.com/ Another famous piece of software for...
Hi folks I've uploaded a basic document on how to computer control the Gotostar system using Cartes Du Ceil (CDC), see the "files section of this site". ...
Cheers Brendon I look forward to hearing how you get on Dark skies Derek _____ From: ideaxuwen@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ideaxuwen@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of...
Thanks Brendan Will take a look after this weekends observing Dark Skies Derek _____ From: ideaxuwen@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ideaxuwen@yahoogroups.com] On...
Hi All I purchased a GotoNova Kit yesterday att the Leeds Astromeet from Richard and Ian of Astronomica. So far quite pleased, it's outside at the moment...
Gidday Nidge. I have the Gotostar version but I believe the Gotonova will be similar operation. When you look at the main screen, a 64X or 256X or max is...
Actually you might be right and cannot change the go-to slew speed. I tried tonight and the scope slews at it's won speed. My guess is that because the motors...
Hi I have just received my new Goldstar and am attempting to interface it with cartes du Ciel. My handset came with a USB connector but all the com ports in...
... interface ... Hi Dave Once you install the drivers and plug the handset into the USB port, hopefully you'll get a message above the tool bar that says new ...
My thoughts exactly Brendan. I'm also an owner of a LXD55 mount and that has an option for "Quiet Slew" which in my neighbourhood is needed :(. Last night was...
Hi Nidge thanks for the advice. I went to the iOptron website and downloaded their USB/serial driver and have found out from the ASCOM website howto see what...
Glad it all worked for you Dave. Please keep us all posted how you get on with the guiding as it's next for me on my project list. Regards Nidge. ... ASCOM ......
Well done Nidge, great Pic. I finally got a great Polar alignment last night. I noticed that when I was doing them before my polar scope was not aligned with...
Hi everybody E-mailed Ioptron about the timescale for USB handset update, and here's their reply:- Thank you for your interest in iOptron products. New hand...
Hi Bob, it appears that iOptron (formerly) Gotostar is slow in producing firmware fixes and other associated user support. The gotostar has had ASCOM driver...
Hi Brendan Ioptron do need to get their act together, with firmware updates of the GotoStar/GotoNova handsets. I tried to use ASCOM, over the weekend, and had...
Hi Nidge will there be any way I could have running simultaneously a guide program (PhD Guider or GuideDog) and Cartes du Ciel? At the moment I get an error...
You're touching on unfamilier terratory for me, Dave, as I haven't any experience of guiding. My understanding was that if you wish to use a planetarium type...
I purchased my Gotonova kit last Saturday (10th). The unit came with the Gotonova ASCOM driver on CD and this was duly installed onto my Toshiba L25-S119...
Hi Nidge Glad to hear you are having some success with ASCOM. What version number do you have on your handset. I have had my GotoNova a few months now, and...
Dave, This question might be better asked over at the Guidedog forums: http://barkosoftware.com/ipw-web/bulletin/bb/index.php but do please post back here if...
good morning maybe this can help this work by my. Astronomer's Control Panel Plug-in for Starry Night Pro ... NOTE: THIS PLUG-IN WORKS ONLY WITH STARRY NIGHT...
bob, there appears some action at iOptron regarding USB drivers, firmware and files: http://www.ioptron.com/support.aspx?catalog=15 I don't know what they are...
Hi Brendan Just pasted this across from a word processor, and saw your post (what's that they say about mind's thinking alike!!). Had some luck with ASCOM...
