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Time setting 4 messages
Hi, I use N.I.N.A as sequencer. When connecting to sitechExe V0.95Z I get a warning: "The clock of the mount differs from the clock of the computer by 7200sec.Please refer to the documentation of the
Hi, I use N.I.N.A as sequencer. When connecting to sitechExe V0.95Z I get a warning: "The clock of the mount differs from the clock of the computer by 7200sec.Please refer to the documentation of the
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Ralf
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New Computer teething issues..... 4 messages
Hi, I have been using Sitech Servo1's on two scopes for over 10 years...It is capable of far more than I use it for. Recently my old and slow XT based observatory based computer forced me to move to a
Hi, I have been using Sitech Servo1's on two scopes for over 10 years...It is capable of far more than I use it for. Recently my old and slow XT based observatory based computer forced me to move to a
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Alan
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Tracking is way too slow 9 messages
#ascom
#tickmanagement
#question
Hi. For some obscure reason, my telescope doesn't want to track right. The target slowly drifts off center even tho I think I have all the settings correct, my polar alignment was correct. I have 715
Hi. For some obscure reason, my telescope doesn't want to track right. The target slowly drifts off center even tho I think I have all the settings correct, my polar alignment was correct. I have 715
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Matija Sircelj
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How let N.I.N.A. see the Sitech mount 4 messages
Hello folks, I see that in the time server thread that someone has set the system so that NINA is connected to the mount. How is this done? Chris
Hello folks, I see that in the time server thread that someone has set the system so that NINA is connected to the mount. How is this done? Chris
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Chris Waters
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Problems with Renishaw encoder 2 messages
For years we have been using a 150mm Renishaw RESA ring with a Renishaw Resolute readhead on the RA axis without any difficulties. We have adapted the DEC axis on our split ring mount using two pulley
For years we have been using a 150mm Renishaw RESA ring with a Renishaw Resolute readhead on the RA axis without any difficulties. We have adapted the DEC axis on our split ring mount using two pulley
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Dan H
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SiTech polar alignment help. 6 messages
#question
Hello. Im just wondering how to perfect my polar alignment using the platesolve feature. After I do a 3 point model, the features tab says Im off polar alignment. What do I do then? Do I move the scop
Hello. Im just wondering how to perfect my polar alignment using the platesolve feature. After I do a 3 point model, the features tab says Im off polar alignment. What do I do then? Do I move the scop
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Matija Sircelj
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lost serial communication with servo I controller 45 messages
Hello all, After sitting unused for 3 months (roll-off motor broke followed by unusually persistent monsoon season), my Sitech Servo I Controller does not wake up. Neither the computer nor its setting
Hello all, After sitting unused for 3 months (roll-off motor broke followed by unusually persistent monsoon season), my Sitech Servo I Controller does not wake up. Neither the computer nor its setting
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Mark Copper
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motor noise and motor LEDs 10 messages
Dear all, I've installed all motors (Faulhaber) and Sitech II on my aluminium 30", and have all running. Two things that are special: Noise. As my telescope is made of aluminium, motor noise is quit s
Dear all, I've installed all motors (Faulhaber) and Sitech II on my aluminium 30", and have all running. Two things that are special: Noise. As my telescope is made of aluminium, motor noise is quit s
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Frank
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PointXP model help. 3 messages
#ascom
#question
Hello. I having some problems with the pointing accuracy and tracking of my telescope. It was relatively poorly polar aligned because it’s very hard to do with a scope like this. After I initialised t
Hello. I having some problems with the pointing accuracy and tracking of my telescope. It was relatively poorly polar aligned because it’s very hard to do with a scope like this. After I initialised t
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Matija Sircelj
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Lost contact with radio handpad 3 messages
Dear all, After a long trip with my 30" with Servo Controller II and radio handpad to the south of France, starting up the Servo Controller, the radio handpad does not work anymore. LEDs on the receiv
Dear all, After a long trip with my 30" with Servo Controller II and radio handpad to the south of France, starting up the Servo Controller, the radio handpad does not work anymore. LEDs on the receiv
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Frank
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Servo controller1 autoguiding? 16 messages
#ascom
#question
Hi! My telescope seems to track extremely poorly and I would like to start guiding. Is there a way to connect PHD2 guiding to SiTech, to assist the telescope with tracking? Do you perhaps have any rea
Hi! My telescope seems to track extremely poorly and I would like to start guiding. Is there a way to connect PHD2 guiding to SiTech, to assist the telescope with tracking? Do you perhaps have any rea
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Matija Sircelj
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Bluetooth-Serial Adapter issues 4 messages
I just received a Bluetooth-Serial Adapter (BSA) and attempted to get it working..... I plugged it into the Controller I and powered up the system. the red light on the serial adapter started flashing
I just received a Bluetooth-Serial Adapter (BSA) and attempted to get it working..... I plugged it into the Controller I and powered up the system. the red light on the serial adapter started flashing
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V Sempronio
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config.cfg 8 messages
that should have been called the ServoConfig.cfg.... If I place long/lat in the ServoConfig.cfg file in the ServoConfig folder, will the two apps pick it up? I was thinking about using a GPS dongle an
that should have been called the ServoConfig.cfg.... If I place long/lat in the ServoConfig.cfg file in the ServoConfig folder, will the two apps pick it up? I was thinking about using a GPS dongle an
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V Sempronio
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R.A. encoder? 19 messages
Hello all, I am having a hard time figuring this out. My encoder on the R,A. Axis is not showing any movement. I have tried 3 motors (motors worked) and encoders(encoders did not) and continuity teste
Hello all, I am having a hard time figuring this out. My encoder on the R,A. Axis is not showing any movement. I have tried 3 motors (motors worked) and encoders(encoders did not) and continuity teste
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kurt melvin
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Can I use outside software for imaging after platesolving? 5 messages
#ascom
#question
Hello! I was wondering if, after playesolving with the SiTechZWO program I can use outside software like Sharpcap to do imaging and or EAA?
Hello! I was wondering if, after playesolving with the SiTechZWO program I can use outside software like Sharpcap to do imaging and or EAA?
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Matija Sircelj
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Portland XV Alt-Az Workshop photos by Joe LaCour, take II 4 messages
For those that couldn't see Joe's photos of the workshop in the body of the previous email I sent, they are now attached to this email. Howard
For those that couldn't see Joe's photos of the workshop in the body of the previous email I sent, they are now attached to this email. Howard
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Howard Banich
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Stop by Payson AZ / Binary star research / 0.5m PWI telescope / Re: [Sitechservo] Portland XV Alt-Az Workshop photos by Joe LaCour, take II
Hi Drew and Chuck, Be sure and visit me in Payson, AZ, along the way. We can visit the nearby 4.3m Lowell Discovery Telescope and also Lowell Observatory. I'm teaching astronomy research at Payson Com
Hi Drew and Chuck, Be sure and visit me in Payson, AZ, along the way. We can visit the nearby 4.3m Lowell Discovery Telescope and also Lowell Observatory. I'm teaching astronomy research at Payson Com
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russgenet
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Portland Alt-Az workshop 2022 2 messages
Hi everyone, Below are a series of photos taken by Joe LaCour at the Alt-Az Workshop this past weekend - enjoy! Howard Joe LaCour KineOptics 3716 Sequim Dungeness Way Sequim, WA 98382 360-775-6974 Opt
Hi everyone, Below are a series of photos taken by Joe LaCour at the Alt-Az Workshop this past weekend - enjoy! Howard Joe LaCour KineOptics 3716 Sequim Dungeness Way Sequim, WA 98382 360-775-6974 Opt
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Howard Banich
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Portland Alt-Az Workshop YouTube videos
Hi everyone, Zane was kind enough to split out the individual presentations from the YouTube live streams, making it much easier to view each presentation. Thank you Zane! These videos can be seen her
Hi everyone, Zane was kind enough to split out the individual presentations from the YouTube live streams, making it much easier to view each presentation. Thank you Zane! These videos can be seen her
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Howard Banich
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Portland XV Alt Az Workshop YouTube live stream links 2 messages
Hi again, Below are the YouTube live stream links for each session. October 8, 2022 morning session https://youtu.be/AOGI5IAEc5c October 8, 2022 afternoon session https://youtu.be/OQdNMQXFt-o October
Hi again, Below are the YouTube live stream links for each session. October 8, 2022 morning session https://youtu.be/AOGI5IAEc5c October 8, 2022 afternoon session https://youtu.be/OQdNMQXFt-o October
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Howard Banich
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