Erik, No, it doesn't fix that problem. We're currently working on a few bugs that have been reported and wanted to post a release as we address them rather...
Fair enough. Let me know when you do. ;-) Not a big deal anymore actually, as a small change in my workflow has really made it much less troublesome. Thanks, ...
I ran the update and installed the new files. The Starfish tracked perfectly for two nights, no problems. The results are http://www.drdale.com/stars/m51.jpg ...
Dale, I'm glad the update worked out for you. I see it worked VERY well! Nice job on those images. It was a very productive two days to have imaged 5 targets...
Thr Starfish camera can'nt find the drivers on my new laptop keeps saying the camera is not compatable with 64 bit? Worked fine for years on XP? Chris...
Bob, my laptop is 64bit is there anyway to use the Starfish? Are you currently working on a new driver? I sure liked the Starfish guider would perfer to...
Chris, You might consider setting up a dual boot system that has 32 bit windows version vista or xp version. Run your cameras and scope on the 32 bit system. ...
Chris, We're at the mercy of a third party on this one. We used a USB controller chip from Cypress semiconductor in the Starfish and they provided us the...
Thanks, Max and Bob I"ll either partition the hardrive on my new laptop or buy a laptop with a 32bit operating system? ... Chris, We're at the mercy of a third...
This morning (aka after 1AM) I tried to bring up my Satfish Guider after not using it for many months. The first thing I did right was set the stretch amount...
Larry, You are correct. The SBIG cable won't work with the Starfish. SBIG originated the ST-4 interface but it really was only an electrical specification....
OK, so I am getting confused. I have a few old cables around, like my old ST-4 cable and of course phone cables. So the Starfish will, or will not, work with...
A wobbly USB connection to camera is what I have experienced as well. I'm aware of using rubber bands, tape and/or velcro straps to secure the cable to the...
Good. You should have seen me from 1 to 3 AM finding all sorts of SBIG cables. A phone cable, which is what SBIG uses, probably because it is more common is a...
Dale, Larry got it right. The Starfish requires a straight through guide port cable. With pin 1-1, 2-2, etc. This is spelled out on page 7 of the manual. ...
Thanks Bob I usually just pick up whichever USB cable is closest and the guide cable also because I have a Starlight camera that came with a guide cable and it...
Dale: Sounds like you're adept at small instruments. I just bought a box of RJ-11 connectors, some cable and a good quality crimper. I can make a cable of...
Dale, Very cool setup! Thanks for sharing. I'd still recommend some velcro straps for the cables though. BTW... I checked out your webcam. Awesome view of...
... On Behalf Of Bob Piatek ... Thanks Bob I place my recent astro images on the page if you scroll down. Every one guided with the Starfish... :) The only...
Dale, There are a lot of variables that come into play when trying to answer your question. I've heard lots of numbers and I don't know where people come up...
Bob, After a while, when everything's working as it should night after night, I tend to take my Starfish guider for granted. To give it due credit, I enclose...
Bob, Your picture has incredible detail and gives a unique perspective on this familiar object. Normally, I see photos of M31 taken as a broad panorama due to...
Bob, Thanks for your kind words. My setup is a bit unconventional, with a small FOV camera attached to moderately large, fast astrograph. But this budgetary...
Bob, I've read that if one calibrates the guider at 0 Dec on the southern meridian, you never have to calibrate again. Just plug the actual Dec value into...
Bob, Interesting observation. Actually, I think there could be some truth to it. Seems to me that the amount of Dec that the telescope traverses for each...
Bob, I came across the notion of one-time calibration on the AstroPhysics Yahoo discussion site, from 20 August. See Msg Nos. 25538, 25540 and 25544. In MaxIm...
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