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New Forum Milestone - 400 Members Strong!!
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#NEWS
Currently we are on track to reach 500 by around August 1st. We are planning on giving out a big prize on our Explore Alliance OpenGOTO Community Live! program when we reach 500 members. Please tune i
Currently we are on track to reach 500 by around August 1st. We are planning on giving out a big prize on our Explore Alliance OpenGOTO Community Live! program when we reach 500 members. Please tune i
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Jerry Hubbell - Explore Scientific VP Engineering
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What Topics Do You Most Enjoy On the Explore Alliance OpenGOTO Community Live Broadcast?
#ExploreScientific
#OpenGOTOLive
#poll
As a newbie to the whole astronomy/astrophotography hobby, I would like to see topics/videos on setup right from unboxing product, right to polar align to operating ExploreStars. Manuals are fine, but
As a newbie to the whole astronomy/astrophotography hobby, I would like to see topics/videos on setup right from unboxing product, right to polar align to operating ExploreStars. Manuals are fine, but
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Nemesis2a
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UPDATED FIRMWARE NOW AVAILABLE
#ExploreScientific
#FIRMWARE
Hi Jerry, I believe I have I just successfully loaded the latest firmware onto my iEXOS100. I have tested the mount controls and all worked OK. Is there anyway of actually confirming the latest firmwa
Hi Jerry, I believe I have I just successfully loaded the latest firmware onto my iEXOS100. I have tested the mount controls and all worked OK. Is there anyway of actually confirming the latest firmwa
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brian skinner
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What Topics Do You Most Enjoy On the Explore Alliance OpenGOTO Community Live Broadcast?
#ExploreScientific
#OpenGOTOLive
#poll
A new poll has been created: What topics most interest you and that we talk about on the Explore Alliance OpenGOTO Community Live! broadcast? Are there any new topics that you may want us to discuss?
A new poll has been created: What topics most interest you and that we talk about on the Explore Alliance OpenGOTO Community Live! broadcast? Are there any new topics that you may want us to discuss?
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Jerry Hubbell - Explore Scientific VP Engineering
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ALPO Podcast - Jerry Hubbell Talks About Exoplanets
#NEWS
#ExploreScientific
Tim Robertson of the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers interviewed me a couple of months ago. Here is the ALPO Observer's Notebook Podcast https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook/the-obser
Tim Robertson of the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers interviewed me a couple of months ago. Here is the ALPO Observer's Notebook Podcast https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook/the-obser
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Jerry Hubbell - Explore Scientific VP Engineering
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UPDATED FIRMWARE NOW AVAILABLE
#ExploreScientific
#FIRMWARE
iEXOS 100 I think I got it done, via USB, though I am not sure!
iEXOS 100 I think I got it done, via USB, though I am not sure!
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Bill Gilpin
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UPDATED FIRMWARE NOW AVAILABLE
#ExploreScientific
#FIRMWARE
Hi Bill, What mount do you have?
Hi Bill, What mount do you have?
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Jerry Hubbell - Explore Scientific VP Engineering
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UPDATED FIRMWARE NOW AVAILABLE
#ExploreScientific
#FIRMWARE
Bill You load the configuration manager on your PC. You need a usb to serial interface cable with FTDI chip. And you will need the driver for the FTDI usb to serial adapter cable. This will enable you
Bill You load the configuration manager on your PC. You need a usb to serial interface cable with FTDI chip. And you will need the driver for the FTDI usb to serial adapter cable. This will enable you
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Wes Mcdonald
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UPDATED FIRMWARE NOW AVAILABLE
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#FIRMWARE
I'm another iPad user, but have a PC I could use to do the firmware update. What programme do I install to get this "PMC-Eight Configuration Manager Firmware Update tab"?
I'm another iPad user, but have a PC I could use to do the firmware update. What programme do I install to get this "PMC-Eight Configuration Manager Firmware Update tab"?
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Bill Gilpin
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UPDATED FIRMWARE NOW AVAILABLE
#ExploreScientific
#FIRMWARE
Hi Jerry, i was just wondering, on my EXOS 2 PMC-Eight Mount , I have it set to operate on serial port, not wireless. If I do this update to the mount, will it change it back to wireless ? thanks, kev
Hi Jerry, i was just wondering, on my EXOS 2 PMC-Eight Mount , I have it set to operate on serial port, not wireless. If I do this update to the mount, will it change it back to wireless ? thanks, kev
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Beta Version of the PMC-Eight Configuration Manager 1.0.4 Released for testing
#OpenGOTOLive
#ExploreScientific
#VIDEO
Chris Moses has released the Beta version of the updated PMC-Eight Configuration Manager 1.0.4. You can find it here for download from the User Contributions File Directory https://espmc-eight.groups.
Chris Moses has released the Beta version of the updated PMC-Eight Configuration Manager 1.0.4. You can find it here for download from the User Contributions File Directory https://espmc-eight.groups.
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Jerry Hubbell - Explore Scientific VP Engineering
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Question about the communications watchdog disabled "a" version of the firmware
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#FIRMWARE
Thank you so much Jerry. That explains things perfectly. Harry
Thank you so much Jerry. That explains things perfectly. Harry
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Harry
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Question about the communications watchdog disabled "a" version of the firmware
#ExploreScientific
#FIRMWARE
HI Harry, The original 9TX version of the firmware delivered only applies to the G11 and EXOS2 (Model 2A circuit assembly - "big board") have the communications watchdog enabled. The 9TXa version has
HI Harry, The original 9TX version of the firmware delivered only applies to the G11 and EXOS2 (Model 2A circuit assembly - "big board") have the communications watchdog enabled. The 9TXa version has
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Jerry Hubbell - Explore Scientific VP Engineering
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Question about the communications watchdog disabled "a" version of the firmware
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#FIRMWARE
Clarification Previous Question Jerry, I believe what I, and others have called the “B” version, is actually the “Watchdog Disabled” version of the firmware update. Thanks, Harry
Clarification Previous Question Jerry, I believe what I, and others have called the “B” version, is actually the “Watchdog Disabled” version of the firmware update. Thanks, Harry
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Harry
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Question about the communications watchdog disabled "a" version of the firmware
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#FIRMWARE
This is a question for Jerry regarding “B” firmware. Jerry, I see people changing to the B firmware version to keep their mounts tracking if somehow ExploreStars were to enter a sleep mode. Example, t
This is a question for Jerry regarding “B” firmware. Jerry, I see people changing to the B firmware version to keep their mounts tracking if somehow ExploreStars were to enter a sleep mode. Example, t
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Harry
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Added New Hashtag - VIDEO
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#VIDEO
I want to announce that I added a new hashtag #VIDEO to allow us to highlight messages that have links to videos. This will help everyone find videos that will help explain issues or provide instructi
I want to announce that I added a new hashtag #VIDEO to allow us to highlight messages that have links to videos. This will help everyone find videos that will help explain issues or provide instructi
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Jerry Hubbell - Explore Scientific VP Engineering
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What Platform Do You Use To Run ExploreStars?
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#poll
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#ExploreStars
I use ExploreStars on Android tablet only because it doesn't work on W7.
I use ExploreStars on Android tablet only because it doesn't work on W7.
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James Ball
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What Platform Do You Use To Run ExploreStars?
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#poll
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#ExploreStars
I use a MacBook Pro with Kstars and Stellarium
I use a MacBook Pro with Kstars and Stellarium
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Steven Romero
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What Platform Do You Use To Run ExploreStars?
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#poll
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#ExploreStars
We are currently testing the updated Windows version and will announce when we will release it.
We are currently testing the updated Windows version and will announce when we will release it.
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Jerry Hubbell - Explore Scientific VP Engineering
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What Platform Do You Use To Run ExploreStars?
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HI, I run wifi using both Android App on tablet, and wifi using W10. I wish that the W10 version was identical to the Android version. Doug Doonan
HI, I run wifi using both Android App on tablet, and wifi using W10. I wish that the W10 version was identical to the Android version. Doug Doonan
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Doug Doonan
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