Sticky Trident Manual
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Here's the manual for the Trident. It's the first version so feedback is very much welcome. I tried to keep it specific to the mount itself but please let me know if anything could be added to improve it. Mark |
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Frederico Arez
Awesome! On Sun, Jan 15, 2023, 5:30 PM Mark Woodward <info@...> wrote:
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Hi Mark,
I think it also a good idea to include the info you have for the controller within the Trident Manual.
This stuff….
Highlights of the JTWstep
From: jtw-astronomy-users@groups.io <jtw-astronomy-users@groups.io> On Behalf Of Mark Woodward
Sent: Sunday 15 January 2023 18:30 To: jtw-astronomy-users@groups.io Subject: [jtw-astronomy-users] Trident Manual
Here's the manual for the Trident. It's the first version so feedback is very much welcome. I tried to keep it specific to the mount itself but please let me know if anything could be added to improve it. Mark |
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Good idea, Brendan. I'll put that in. Thanks!
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Hi Mark,
It might be wise to also put this link "USING ONSTEP" https://onstep.groups.io/g/main/wiki/3865 which contains relevant information on its use. I think any Trident user with the OnStep controller should take a look at this group. Alain |
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Thanks for that link Alain - looks very informative. I also joined the onstep.io group a long time ago....but have not gone back there in the intervening time....I had no interest until now :-)
Brendan. |
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Mike Manning
Looks good! The only thing missing is info for us in the Southern Hemisphere – the Ra direction needs to be reversed in the SWS Config page
Cheers, Mike
From: jtw-astronomy-users@groups.io <jtw-astronomy-users@groups.io> On Behalf Of Mark Woodward
Sent: Monday, 16 January 2023 3:30 AM To: jtw-astronomy-users@groups.io Subject: [jtw-astronomy-users] Trident Manual
Here's the manual for the Trident. It's the first version so feedback is very much welcome. I tried to keep it specific to the mount itself but please let me know if anything could be added to improve it. Mark |
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Frederico Arez
In the Manual, maintenance section you state:
"If the mount is stored outdoors or in an unheated observatory and has not been used for a while it's necessary to remove the cover from it and allow it to air out, this should be done at least once a month." I recommend specifying with a drawing what "cover" you are talking about in order to avoid confusion and issues. |
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Hi frederico,
Mark in this sentence refers to page 2 of the manual, paragraph 8: "Always cover your equipment with a waterproof cover when not in use if stored
outside or in an unheated observatory/building".
It is therefore necessary to remove the cover from time to time to ventilate. Alain |
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Frederico Arez
Yes! That makes more sense now.
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Frederico Arez
I recommend adding the motor tunning instructions to the manual
How to do it and what each parameter does. Also, common troubleshooting procedures. |
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Thanks for the feedback, there's an updated manual being uploaded at the weekend. We also have a German translation thanks to Mario Zauner. Big thanks for that!
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Just looking at the manual again this evening and think there is an error or omission here:
Functionality Test
This step is optional but we recommend to quickly test the mount before spending a lot of
time and effort to install the instrumentation
• Install the OnStep mobile app, either OnStep in the Android app store or Gotomote
for iOS
• Ensure the drive of both axes is disengaged and the brakes are on
• Turn the controller on and connect to the WiFi
◦ SSID – 'JTW Trident'
◦ Password – 'password'
• Start the app, turn tracking on and perform some movements using the hand pad
to ensure the motors operate as expected. You say "Ensure the drive of both axes is disengaged and the brakes are on" but then how can one "perform some movements using the hand pad to ensure the motors operate as expected."
Brendan. |
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Sorry - forget that last one - I guess you are saying just to test the motors - but not move anything. OK.....got it.
Brendan. |
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Taraobservatory <post@...>
This might sound stupid but never underestimate pictures that illustrate what you are explaining in a manual to make it more user-friendly.
Setting up in a cold observatory in winter can affect your ability to concentrate :) Kind regards Roger |
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