I know it’s been a while! If I use Ascom 6.5 SP 1, do I need to download anything else to get it to run with APT? Sorry, I really for some reason need this process laid out like I’m 5. Which is embarr

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Hi Jay, The zip file is fine. The issue is with the way you have your security settings configured. I don't know anything about your security program to advise you what to do. You could try copying an

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This is my exact use case also. In fact, my east horizon is just 10-15 degrees off the meridian due to trees. I would love to have the option of the mount always on the 'flipped' side. So it's not "tr

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Hi Nihar, If you have installed the new firmware version 20A01 the serial port and the WiFi are available all the time to connect to, no more need to execute a switch. The ESX! command no longer exist

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Thanks, Jennifer! Yes, yes it is an adventure, and this is just a simple F5! I did have a small dob, a couple of decades ago, but this is a different world. There was some clear sky here a few weeks a

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Hilldo Yes. Ascom is an universal platform for communication with different astro hardware and software. Nomen est omen: Cartes du Ciel a star map Stellarium a star map an planetarium software NINA ni

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Hi, my balance was good on ra and dec, and I think the mount was pretty leveled too. Can you use sharpcap even if your entire north pole is obstructed, because in my backyard, forest obstructs the who

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Rob I use the Es carbon 127. I have to weigh my rig but I have a moon light focuser beast, a filter wheel, asi071, extension tubes, 60mmx240 guide scope, an asi mm290 guide camera, electronics box for

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Hi Parag, I am going to end the test period probably today or tomorrow. I think the software is pretty much ready to release to the general customer base. i have a couple of tweaks to the configuratio

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Good! It does have an FTDI chip, right?

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Ok Brian, let me know how it goes with the card reader.

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Hi TeeJay Bee I sent a reply to your earlier mail about your problem. I would be happy to help you in private email, if you'd like. We could talk if your interested. Doug Doonan dougdwd@...

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Hi Martin, As you have learned, the ExploreStars program has two modes of operation, POINT mode and TRACK mode. POINT mode uses the mount's alignment model to continuously calculate the current positi

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Terry Download the configuration manager from the Es website. Install that and give it a go. Wes

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Hi, Thanks for your reply! The site location was indeed set to ES headquarters. I've changed it to my location and I'll test it when the skies are clear. Martin.

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Parag - Check out PointCraft for plate solving in APT. There are a number of YouTube videos that go into great detail on how to use and customize it. You’ll definitely want to plate solve if a meridia

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Hi Tim, I had slewing issues when I upgraded last week but slightly different. I lost pulse guiding for PHD2 and the slow speed slew in CdC (.2083) wouldn’t work. ASCOM Device Hub may be the issue. Je

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Hi Jerry, thanks for the information. I will post the question there. Regards, M.

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I see. WEll perhaps Jerry would consider having a "quiet" mode slew. But honestly, the sound is low enough that in my experience, the sound is compatible with star parties. Slewing more quietly though

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Been having lots of issues connecting the mount to my computer via a direct USB cable, but now that I'm over that a whole new issue is apparent. Using ascompad manual control, my iEXOS-100 audibly tak

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