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Notes on tuning the EXOS-2/PMC8 mount hardware V2
#EXOS2
Outstanding document Robert. I only meant to scan it while here at work, lol, but found myself going through it in a lot more detail than I had planned. Thank you for explaining the heavy east and cam
Outstanding document Robert. I only meant to scan it while here at work, lol, but found myself going through it in a lot more detail than I had planned. Thank you for explaining the heavy east and cam
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Crazy Question - What's The Difference Between the PMC8 and a Mini- Computer?
#EXOS2
#OpenGOTO
#TECHNICAL
That does help Robert. I appreciate it. So now I won't feel guilty when I invest in yet another device for my AP setup, lol. Thanks, Darryl
That does help Robert. I appreciate it. So now I won't feel guilty when I invest in yet another device for my AP setup, lol. Thanks, Darryl
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Crazy Question - What's The Difference Between the PMC8 and a Mini- Computer?
#EXOS2
#OpenGOTO
#TECHNICAL
Wow, that looks the business Jennifer. Love the dual monitor setup as well. Yeah, I bought a mini computer off of Amazon which worked well. It had a defective power connection so I returned it. I plan
Wow, that looks the business Jennifer. Love the dual monitor setup as well. Yeah, I bought a mini computer off of Amazon which worked well. It had a defective power connection so I returned it. I plan
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Crazy Question - What's The Difference Between the PMC8 and a Mini- Computer?
#EXOS2
#OpenGOTO
#TECHNICAL
Jerry, As always i appreciate your responsiveness and detailed, this one being somewhat over my head, answer, lol, but I get the point. I was just wondering because a lot of the components sounded fam
Jerry, As always i appreciate your responsiveness and detailed, this one being somewhat over my head, answer, lol, but I get the point. I was just wondering because a lot of the components sounded fam
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Crazy Question - What's The Difference Between the PMC8 and a Mini- Computer?
#EXOS2
#OpenGOTO
#TECHNICAL
Hi All, After going through the Programmers Reference Guide looking for solutions to an issue I have with switching between serial and wifi modes, it bought to mind one of the main reasons I invested
Hi All, After going through the Programmers Reference Guide looking for solutions to an issue I have with switching between serial and wifi modes, it bought to mind one of the main reasons I invested
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Darryl Ellis
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New ASCOM Platform 6.5 Testing
Hi Jerry, Thanks for testing the new ASCOM 6.5 and letting us know how it works. I use ASCOM POTH almost exclusively with my EXOS2PMC8, and now will make the switch to 6.5. Can you share what improvem
Hi Jerry, Thanks for testing the new ASCOM 6.5 and letting us know how it works. I use ASCOM POTH almost exclusively with my EXOS2PMC8, and now will make the switch to 6.5. Can you share what improvem
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Darryl Ellis
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Smartphone Compatibility with PMC8
Hi Jerry/Kent, Any updates on the timeline for Smartphone compatibility for the ExploreStars App? Darryl
Hi Jerry/Kent, Any updates on the timeline for Smartphone compatibility for the ExploreStars App? Darryl
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Darryl Ellis
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How Do You Rate Explore Scientific?
#ExploreScientific
Here goes mine: I have been an Explore Scientific customer since getting serious with my astronomy hobby for the last seven years. Their products have always been some of the best available, and thoug
Here goes mine: I have been an Explore Scientific customer since getting serious with my astronomy hobby for the last seven years. Their products have always been some of the best available, and thoug
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Darryl Ellis
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Pictures of PMC-8 Mounts - Let's See Yours
My latest configuration includes a new to me ES102EDT CF. Though I was starting to have some success imaging with the Astrotech RC6, I couldn't pass up an opportunity to get this scope. I have been wa
My latest configuration includes a new to me ES102EDT CF. Though I was starting to have some success imaging with the Astrotech RC6, I couldn't pass up an opportunity to get this scope. I have been wa
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Darryl Ellis
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Pictures of PMC-8 Mounts - Let's See Yours
Jennifer, That is one very impressive setup you have there. I was going back through this post to add a picture of my new to me scope and just got caught up admiring yours, lol. Actually, I would like
Jennifer, That is one very impressive setup you have there. I was going back through this post to add a picture of my new to me scope and just got caught up admiring yours, lol. Actually, I would like
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Darryl Ellis
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Exos2 PMC8 5 Min Subs At F9
I have gotten more than a few suggestions regarding guidescope size in relation to the imaging scope. It really did make the difference. With my former 130mm fl 30mm wide guidescope, I could barely ge
I have gotten more than a few suggestions regarding guidescope size in relation to the imaging scope. It really did make the difference. With my former 130mm fl 30mm wide guidescope, I could barely ge
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Darryl Ellis
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Exos2 PMC8 5 Min Subs At F9
Attached, see the results I'm getting as we speak with my Exos2 PMC8 carrying an Astrotech RC6 with an Orion ST80 guidescope. Though there is always room for improvement, I'm a happy camper. Darryl
Attached, see the results I'm getting as we speak with my Exos2 PMC8 carrying an Astrotech RC6 with an Orion ST80 guidescope. Though there is always room for improvement, I'm a happy camper. Darryl
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Darryl Ellis
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Smartphone Compatibility with PMC8
Jerry, That is the optimum solution and actually the one I preferred. Thanks for explaining the business reason behind the direction you are taking. Personally, I thought it was something along those
Jerry, That is the optimum solution and actually the one I preferred. Thanks for explaining the business reason behind the direction you are taking. Personally, I thought it was something along those
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Darryl Ellis
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Smartphone Compatibility with PMC8
Thanks Wes, but your solution requires I use a tablet in addition to my smartphone. I'm trying to bypass having to use a tablet altogether and just want to use an app on my smartphone and it's Bluetoo
Thanks Wes, but your solution requires I use a tablet in addition to my smartphone. I'm trying to bypass having to use a tablet altogether and just want to use an app on my smartphone and it's Bluetoo
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Smartphone Compatibility with PMC8
Hi Jerry/Kent, What is the possibility for adding smart phone compatibility to the Explorestars system in the near future? Alternatively, are there plans to allow other providers to develop compatibil
Hi Jerry/Kent, What is the possibility for adding smart phone compatibility to the Explorestars system in the near future? Alternatively, are there plans to allow other providers to develop compatibil
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Darryl Ellis
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Ten minute subs with an EXOS2 PMC8!
#EXOS2
#astrophotography
Outstanding. I've recently gotten five minutes subs and I too am very impressed and satisfied with my mount performance. I'm sure it could do twice that amount or more time permitting. Darryl
Outstanding. I've recently gotten five minutes subs and I too am very impressed and satisfied with my mount performance. I'm sure it could do twice that amount or more time permitting. Darryl
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Darryl Ellis
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New Gamepad Controller Needed/Wanted ??
Chris, Let me expound further on the second joystick issue. I use it to control my focus controller, or at least I want to. So far, I am only able to use the second joystick to cycle through the prese
Chris, Let me expound further on the second joystick issue. I use it to control my focus controller, or at least I want to. So far, I am only able to use the second joystick to cycle through the prese
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Darryl Ellis
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New Gamepad Controller Needed/Wanted ??
Hi Chris, Very interested in this. I currently use Ascompad, and while I'm grateful it works as well as it does, there doesn't seem to be much support for it. And like you said, it had to be in the fo
Hi Chris, Very interested in this. I currently use Ascompad, and while I'm grateful it works as well as it does, there doesn't seem to be much support for it. And like you said, it had to be in the fo
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Darryl Ellis
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CORRECTION TO RECENT FIRMWARE RELEASE!!
#ExploreScientific
#G11
#EXOS2
#iEXOS-100
Thanks. You busted me. I didn't read the readme file first. Who does that, lol! Hey my mount works lovely. Now if I could just get the ascom driver to work for my 10 year old camera I'd be in business
Thanks. You busted me. I didn't read the readme file first. Who does that, lol! Hey my mount works lovely. Now if I could just get the ascom driver to work for my 10 year old camera I'd be in business
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CORRECTION TO RECENT FIRMWARE RELEASE!!
#ExploreScientific
#G11
#EXOS2
#iEXOS-100
How do I determine which version of the firmware I need, 13 or 13a? I loaded the later both times and all sends well. Darryl
How do I determine which version of the firmware I need, 13 or 13a? I loaded the later both times and all sends well. Darryl
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Darryl Ellis
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