Error on Centering has grown significantly
Frank, would this not address every mount?1.When using SGP centering, be sure your mount model is cleared (no mount model).2.SGP does not send SYNC to mount when centering. I'm not sure what you're...
View ArticleError on Centering has grown significantly
Hi Chris, I completely agree with the applications not having to have mount knowledge. That's the whole point of ASCOM as you well know as an ASCOM developer! But I think the application can support a...
View ArticleError on Centering has grown significantly
Yes - that is effectively what I am asking - to calculate the RA/Dec offset in the miss - and compensate for it in the next slew. This offset is only needed during the centering process and can be...
View ArticleAnyone use SGP / TSX / PHS2 on a PC stick?
i am using the 4-core atom based stick ($150 with 32b W10 home installed.) slightly slow, but has worked flawlessly for almost a month... for the first time last night SGP crashed which led to a pier...
View ArticleError on Centering has grown significantly
We will likely add an option at some point in the unknown future to allow you to specify what "sync" translates to Sync Mount Update offset Do nothing No eta on this. Thanks Jared
View ArticleError on Centering has grown significantly
Your description is describing sync and it doesn't solve the problem. I know this because I have implemented sync in this way. I've spent some time looking at this. It's also what Jared tried and, as...
View ArticleSequence Options for multiple night imaging
A quick update here: I had a Belkin Wemo wifi switch. Found this: http://wemo.forumatic.com/viewtopic.php?t=5&p=9 And wrapped that with a vbs script and now SGP can power off equipment I do have a...
View ArticleError on Centering has grown significantly
Cool Jared. Does this "no mount model" log for a perfect centering on my G-11 shed any light on what's happening? [6/28/2016 9:14:43 PM] [DEBUG] [Telescope Thread] Center telescope message...
View ArticleAnyone use SGP / TSX / PHS2 on a PC stick?
There's a thread on cloudy nights about using the Intel Compute Stick. I use it all the time with SGP works great. http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/533619-intel-compute-stick-interm-review/
View ArticleAnyone use SGP / TSX / PHS2 on a PC stick?
thanks for that - it was very informative. Certainly worth a play for an ultra portable rig.
View ArticleEastern Veil Nebula
Even though my Astrodon filters say they are par focal, the Auto focus says differently. This seems to be a common misconception. If you try the Astrodon filters (or most other filter brands) on a...
View ArticleEastern Veil Nebula
Thanks Mick, good explanation. I hadn't thought about it that way. The difference in filters range within 25 steps on my focuser which is minimal but still enough that I see the improvement with the...
View ArticleCan you add additional frames to an existing Sequence
estuckey,Unfortunately not in the way you hope from what I can see. If you ran a sequence for an particular object for 5 frames and you have your file name Keys set up correctly then the images will...
View ArticleCan you add additional frames to an existing Sequence
If I understand the question right, yes you can do what you want. In the Event you want to change, simply adjust the number of frames you want and then double click the progress number (ex 12/30)....
View ArticleCan you add additional frames to an existing Sequence
Thanks, I got it . You have to change the number in the repeat box first. Let's say the original finished sequence was set to repeat 20 times and you completed the sequence. Next night you decide you...
View ArticleCorrect cool down temp not report for Atik 460EX
Atik found a problem with their ascom driver, new fix should be ready by Friday.Ed
View ArticleCorrect cool down temp not report for Atik 460EX
Great, thanks for the follow up! Jared
View ArticleCan you add additional frames to an existing Sequence
You only have to do what you suggest if you make a new sequence. But youcan always increase the repeat count on an existing sequence and don't haveto do anything with the progress count. If you...
View ArticleMosaic Wizard reference images
Even if there was more information on what headers and FITS format SGP is after for these reference frames, we could generate our own.
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