I forgot to add that I am using the ES ASCOM driver and the latest firmware update for my iEXOS-100 which increased the motor current when slewing but not while tracking, I do know that the goto resul

#iEXOS-100 #TECHNICAL

Hey Guys, I just stumbled upon this Topic... My iEXOS-100 mount has always done this also, I have just gotten used to it I guess but if there is a fix for it I sure would like to find out about it. FY

#iEXOS-100 #TECHNICAL

HI Folks, please move the conversation to the PMC-Eight Applications sub group. I am going to lock this thread now that the original poster has solved his problem. Thanks

#EXOS2 #TECHNICAL

The dew strips need a lot of Amperes, I'm not sure it's a wise decision to power that by the Asiair. I had a seperate power adapter with too few mA's and the strips wouldn't warm up at all. With a 5A

#EXOS2 #TECHNICAL

Alan, This schematic is so specific for my situation, but I found it handy when knowing for sure all cables were present where they needed to be :) With the FTDI cable is essential you reverse the sig

#EXOS2 #TECHNICAL

Hi All, Just FYI, I also power my mount (iExos100) from the ASIair Pro, as well as 2 dew heat strips which are controlled by the Air. What I believe ZWO does NOT recommend is powering the cooling func

#EXOS2 #TECHNICAL

Morning, Thanks Paul for the schematic, it is very helpful, might be worth storing it in files along with the process for installing ASIair Pro Just a small point, you're powering the mount from the A

#EXOS2 #TECHNICAL

Hi, I don't know if it will help anyone, but here's the schema of my astronomy setup. It seems to be working just fine. THIS CHART WAS MADE WITH LUCIDCHARTS - YOU CAN VIEW AND COPY IT FROM THIS SHARE:

#EXOS2 #TECHNICAL

Hi Wes, The one thing about this hobby is it keeps you on your toes, I have learned so much and me in my twilight years. I think I pretty much worked out that even tho it says serial it must have an F

#EXOS2 #TECHNICAL

Alan Well the prolific chip set has had issues I know. Jerry has stated the correct chip set to use is the FTDI. My guess is the programming if the pin on the prolific didn’t work. Try to get a cable

#EXOS2 #TECHNICAL

Hi Wes, thanks for the quick response. The trouble is I am a Mac user, and windows is just so complicated, I have spent hours trying to get to the bottom of this, why cant the PMC8 just have a USB con

#EXOS2 #TECHNICAL

Alan You have too k ow if you have a usb to serial converter cable. 1. Do not plug it into the pmc8 2. Plug it into a pc 3. Open the device manager. See if it is listed there as a comm port or usb to

#EXOS2 #TECHNICAL

Hi, I am in a similar situation, so I tracked through the various messages and ended up with Marco's procedure in the files section for connecting my Exos 2 to ASIAIR Pro. Its very good even for the l

#EXOS2 #TECHNICAL

Hi Steve - This is a good place to start. https://espmc-eight.groups.io/g/MAIN/files/User%20Contributions/iExos%20and%20AsiAir%20-%20Getting%20Started%20Guide%20-%20Aug%2021,%202020.pdf -Steve

#EXOS2 #TECHNICAL

Steve It was confusing at first for me as well. But the tech help at Explore Scientific pointed me in the right direction. True you will need a DB9-USB w the FTDI chip set. I found them on Amazon. The

#EXOS2 #TECHNICAL

Hey Tyler. Pleas send me a procedure for linking the PMC8 & asiair . This would make my life a whole lot easier. Thanks Dino

#EXOS2 #TECHNICAL

It's super simple and i can walk you through it no biggie. send me a email at Tyler@...

#EXOS2 #TECHNICAL

Hi, I emailed Bresser with this question earlier but they didn't know the answer & directed to ask here. Although I should have checked before I bought it (I can still get a refund as I only have it o

#EXOS2 #TECHNICAL

Dear reader, I apologize in advance for the big explanation however, I am just trying to provide every detail so someone is able to help. Ever since I got the iExos 100 I have not been able to use it

#ASCOM #iEXOS-100 #pmc-eight #TECHNICAL

I think I found the problem. Using the .bat file provided in this thread: https://espmc-eight.groups.io/g/MOUNTS/topic/dhcp_static_ip_issue_with/77617950 does NOT work for me. Everything seems to be s

#EXOS2 #pmc-eight #TECHNICAL #ExploreStars