Nothing but problems!
I used autofocus with the primary of Edge and it works well. Here are the main things to set up: Make sure the focuser is turning counter clockwise as the focus numbers go from high to low. SGP only...
View ArticleCan you change C to F temp in Open weathermap?
Is it possible to convert the Celsius temps to Fahrenheit in the OpenWeatherMap Observing option under Enviroment. Or am I missing where to change it. Actual to Change it from Metric to Imperial units...
View ArticleWhat is SGP monitoring to "Settle at < x.x pixels"?
Tim seems to be right Andy. 2.5 pixels doesn't give me a lot of leeway to counter polar alignment Dec drift over a 2 hour run. Might be enough though. ...Keith
View ArticleWhat is SGP monitoring to "Settle at < x.x pixels"?
That limitation almost certainly is an artifact of PHD1 which could only report distances up to 2.5 pixels. These days with PHD2 there is no such limitation, and it would be great if Jared or Ken...
View ArticleWhat is SGP monitoring to "Settle at < x.x pixels"?
Thanks Andy. I'm trying it tonight and have gotten such a good alignment with my QHY PoleMaster that drift isn't much of a problem. If I can replicate this then 2.5 pixels will be sufficient until you...
View ArticleAuto equipment disconnect
Here is a quick down and dirty VBS script that will disconnect the kit.first part makes sure the main SGP window is the focus, then it sends ctrl-shift-D to disconnect. then it makes the yes/no window...
View ArticleNothing but problems!
just to chip in - I use a celestron c11 with a feathertouch focuser from Starizona - backlash hasn't been a problem for me and I have used SGP since the early days. It has been difficult to get good...
View ArticleSequence aborted while capturing darks
Last night I used for first time my new micropc beelink bt-3 with W10 and SGP. I had a strange problem with PHD reporting that couln't connect with the camera for 15sec and stopping the guiding, but...
View ArticleNothing but problems!
I think that if you are having trouble getting good curves you should consider the focus direction and appropriate backlash compensation - as I described. Those things are important even without...
View ArticleNothing but problems!
Frank can you post a picture of your autofocus settings? It'll help me get a baseline.
View ArticleSequence aborted while capturing darks
Can you attach the log files via a link to Dropbox? Did you try upping the disconnect time in PHD2? I think there is a setting and the default is 15 seconds. This was a problem before it was user...
View ArticleAuto equipment disconnect
It's been awhile since I turned SGP on, I thought this was an option somewhere. I'll dig into it tonight.
View ArticleAuto meridian flip didn't happen. PHD2 says pulse guide for EQ6 not working
Two things have to happen for a flip to occur and you can test them during the day. SGP has to be in the window you set for it to require a flip. And, your mount has to be in its window to flip. I'm...
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Mosaic centering will fail after meridian flip
I'm glad it worked Take a look at remeshing your mount to remove backlash if you want to use just the smaller scope! Or, use the trick Jared uses (used?) on his G11 with the string and weights. Chrus
View ArticleSequence aborted while capturing darks
Actually that was the fist problem that I talk about, but I did exactly what you say and that solved the problem (I up the timeout to 60seconds). I'll updload the full log asap.
View ArticleSequence aborted while capturing darks
Camera time out is related to the computer losing connection with the camera. It can be a myriad of things. I've seen bad USB ports, bad USB cables, noise on poorly made USB cables, too long of USB...
View ArticleSequence aborted while capturing darks
It could be the cable, I used a different one and it could be damaged. The strange thing is that it worked propperly all night with the light frames, the problem appeared with the dark ones....
View ArticleSequence aborted while capturing darks
Yea, I've had it crop up at random times. Often, for me at least, it seems to be temperature related. Try a new cable, then a different port and see if us repeatable.
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What is SGP monitoring to "Settle at < x.x pixels"?
Andy: That limitation almost certainly is an artifact of PHD1 which could only report distances up to 2.5 pixels. These days with PHD2 there is no such limitation, and it would be great if Jared or...
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