I've looked at the threads on the database problems and still can't get mine solved. ExploreStars App installed and the database with the images and sqlite file are also installed on the root of the

I'm trying to install on an LG Gpad 8x. I've got the ExploreStars App installed and the database structure as such SD:/Explorestars/images and aslo the ExploreStars.sqlite. Still getting the same

Thanks for the tip on the TalentCell- I picked one up on Amazon and it is working great! Prefect size and power. Tim

Thanks Jerry- I am still waiting for clear, smoke free skies to bring out my new ES scope and mount. I have been using Earth Centered Universe as my telescope control software on my other setup, but I

Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the MAIN@ESPMC-Eight.groups.io group. File: Computing planetary positions.pdf Uploaded

Hi Tim, The format for the database is xml but the Windows ExploreStars version of the dataset is going to change when the Windows version of the ExploreStars is updated and compiled under the Windows

Thanks! Cheers, Dave

1 1/2" thick x 4" wide x 8" long nice even measurements

Can someone give me the physical dimensions of the PMC-8 controller? I don’t have one to measure yet and I’m trying to plan an enclosure. Thank you, Dave

Jason, I think you'll find that they're more than willing to be helpful, but you'll do better if you go in with a fairly well-defined problem, so yes, do try to gather up what you can on it. One

Robert, Thanks for the reply. I agree with your statement regarding the worm and drum gears. My original thought was it was something to do with the gears and the way they are meshing. I do not see

I think you’ll find that the leg clamp bracket for the PMC-eight box is a nice improvement to the EXOS-2. The cable clips help a lot too. Part design and 3D printing some of my favorite hobbies.

Thanks Mike. The leg clamp for the PMC-8 box is exactly what I was looking for, and I think I'll get an couple of extras to see if I can add a box for my talentcell power pack. Thanks again! Eddie

Jason, Glad your new mount is working out for you! As to the older one... If you want parts, try calling Explore Scientific customer service. I've had few issues, and they've been good to deal

Hey all, I think I've finally got the kinks worked out of the (very small) issues i was having with the PMC8. Very happy with how it is currently performing for me. I also have the non PMC8 version of

I watched this thread with interest as I was attempting to install Explorestars too on a new Samsung 7" tab. My problem was I unknowingly had a bad SD card. After multiple failed attemps,replaced

Are there any plans for a user defined database of objects for the Explore Stars program? I am thinking of one where we can enter comet and minor planet ephemeris into the system and have it calculate

I first started using the Celestron Power Tank with my Celestron CG5-GT mount. I seem to remember some posts on Cloudy Nights about having to fiddle with the mount's connector (in your case PMC-8. I

I have the Celestron Power Tank that I use with my other mount without issues, I tried to run the PMC-Eight with it and it I got no power light. I will need a portable power source for this

Hi David, Yes, we are very close to releasing the initial version of the iOS ExploreStars App. As you saw (and I was waiting to hear someone mention it) we updated our manual based on the impending