locked #iexos-100-mini usb #iexos-100-mini
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rene schoffelke
Hi today I demolished the mini usb ... the mount is on serial ... per config, I can not switch to wlan ... is there a possibility for a factory reset on the board? Warranty is not broken.
Can I possibly use the rs232 port on the board? ..
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On Fri, Dec 6, 2019 at 03:25 AM, rene schoffelke wrote:
Hi today I demolished the mini usb ... the mount is on serialHi Rene, I assume you mean that the mini usb connector on the iEXOS 100 is damaged and you cannot connect to it anymore. Unfortunately, there is no simple way to connect to the serial port on the processor internally on the circuit board. It would be best for you to call us at +1 (866) 252-3811 and talk to Kent about getting it fixed. Sorry about that -- Jerry Hubbell Vice President of Engineering Explore Scientific, LLC. jrh at explorescientific.com www.explorescientificusa.com 1010 S. 48th Street Springdale, AR 72762 1-866-252-3811 Author: Scientific Astrophotography: How Amateurs Can Generate and Use Professional Imaging Data Remote Observatories for Amateur Astronomers: Using High-Powered Telescopes From Home Mark Slade Remote Observatory (MSRO) IAU MPC W54 Equipment Wilderness, VA Mounts: ES PMC-Eight G11 + Telescope Drive Master (TDM) Scopes: ES 165 FPL-53 ED APO CF, ES 102 FCD100 ED APO CF Cameras: QHY174M-GPS + FW, QHY163C Misc: 3-inch 0.7x Focal Reducer Field Flattener, Filters: Luminance, Red, V-band Photometric, Diffuser, 200 lpmm Spectral Grating Software: MaxIm DL 6, Cartes du Ciel, Astrometrica, AstroImageJ, AutoStakkert!
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Pavel
damaged and you cannot connect to it anymore. Unfortunately, there is noHi, Jerry, I noticed there is an UART header on the board as well, but its pinout is not described anywhere (for some reason, I suppose). Also, is this UART different from the one connected to the USB converter? Thanks, Pavel
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rene schoffelke
a schematic would be great, then you can solder a new usb plug with cable ...
Would be a pity if I could not use the mount anymore ...
a factory reset or hard reset, so that the mount goes into the udp mode at startup ... would be fine too.
rene
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> damaged and you cannot connect to it anymore. Unfortunately, there is no > simple way to connect to the serial port on the processor internally on > the circuit board. It would be best for you to call us at +1 (866)
Hi, Jerry, I noticed there is an UART header on the board as well, but its pinout is not described anywhere (for some reason, I suppose). Also, is this UART different from the one connected to the USB converter?
Thanks, Pavel
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On Fri, Dec 6, 2019 at 01:07 PM, rene schoffelke wrote:
The RS232 header (with no header pins) is provided for testing purposes and communications traffic monitoring only. The pinout for this header is 1-GND, 2-DTR, 3-TX, and 4-RX. Pin 1 is the square pad. You must use an FTDI chip based adapter when communicating with the PMC-Eight, a Prolific adapter is not reliable if it even works, which typically does not. If you decide to try and use the RS232 header, there is no guarantee that you will be successful, and any hardware modification you choose to implement will void your warranty (I assume you have registered your mount). Wiring another adapter in parallel with the existing FTDI FT232R chip in the circuit may not work and could very well fail. There is no way to easily load the firmware that is locked into the WiFi connection on your board with the connector destroyed so that is not an option. I would strongly suggest that you send your mount back to us for evaluation and repair. -- Jerry Hubbell Vice President of Engineering Explore Scientific, LLC. jrh at explorescientific.com www.explorescientificusa.com 1010 S. 48th Street Springdale, AR 72762 1-866-252-3811 Author: Scientific Astrophotography: How Amateurs Can Generate and Use Professional Imaging Data Remote Observatories for Amateur Astronomers: Using High-Powered Telescopes From Home Mark Slade Remote Observatory (MSRO) IAU MPC W54 Equipment Wilderness, VA Mounts: ES PMC-Eight G11 + Telescope Drive Master (TDM) Scopes: ES 165 FPL-53 ED APO CF, ES 102 FCD100 ED APO CF Cameras: QHY174M-GPS + FW, QHY163C Misc: 3-inch 0.7x Focal Reducer Field Flattener, Filters: Luminance, Red, V-band Photometric, Diffuser, 200 lpmm Spectral Grating Software: MaxIm DL 6, Cartes du Ciel, Astrometrica, AstroImageJ, AutoStakkert!
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rene schoffelke
how expensive and where can I get a new board?
the mini usb port has been torn off the board ... 3 of the solder joints have come off the board ...
are there any other points where I can solder a new mini usb with a thin cable?
I live in Germany
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Von: Jerry Hubbell - Explore Scientific VP Engineering
On Fri, Dec 6, 2019 at 01:07 PM, rene schoffelke wrote:
The RS232 header (with no header pins) is provided for testing purposes and communications traffic monitoring only. The pinout for this header is 1-GND, 2-DTR, 3-TX, and 4-RX. Pin 1 is the square pad. You must use an FTDI chip based adapter when communicating with the PMC-Eight, a Prolific adapter is not reliable if it even works, which typically does not.
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Kent Marts- Explore Scientific Customer Service
That’s a question for Jerry.
Post it on the forum.
I found your Facebook profile
I’ve emailed Bresser, which is in Germany, to see if they can repair it.
Kent
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how expensive and where can I get a new board?
the mini usb port has been torn off the board ... 3 of the solder joints have come off the board ...
are there any other points where I can solder a new mini usb with a thin cable?
I live in Germany
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Von: Jerry Hubbell - Explore Scientific VP Engineering
On Fri, Dec 6, 2019 at 01:07 PM, rene schoffelke wrote:
The RS232 header (with no header pins) is provided for testing purposes and communications traffic monitoring only. The pinout for this header is 1-GND, 2-DTR, 3-TX, and 4-RX. Pin 1 is the square
pad. You must use an FTDI chip based adapter when communicating with the PMC-Eight, a Prolific adapter is not reliable if it even works, which typically does not.
-- Kent Marts Customer Service Explore Scientific Gear: Anything in the store!
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rene schoffelke
Hi
is there a circuit diagram of the mini usb connection?
then I can solder a cable to other solder points.
the area of the mini usb so yes, so not the whole board.
rene
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Von: Kent Marts Explore Scientific Customer Service
That’s a question for Jerry.
Post it on the forum.
I found your Facebook profile
I’ve emailed Bresser, which is in Germany, to see if they can repair it.
Kent
From: MAIN@ESPMC-Eight.groups.io <MAIN@ESPMC-Eight.groups.io> On Behalf Of rene schoffelke via Groups.Io
Sent: Friday, December 6, 2019 3:25 PM To: MAIN@espmc-eight.groups.io Subject: Re: [ESPMC-Eight] #iexos-100-mini usb
how expensive and where can I get a new board?
the mini usb port has been torn off the board ... 3 of the solder joints have come off the board ...
are there any other points where I can solder a new mini usb with a thin cable?
I live in Germany
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Von: Jerry Hubbell - Explore Scientific VP Engineering
On Fri, Dec 6, 2019 at 01:07 PM, rene schoffelke wrote:
The RS232 header (with no header pins) is provided for testing purposes and communications traffic monitoring only. The pinout for this header is 1-GND, 2-DTR, 3-TX, and 4-RX. Pin 1 is the square pad. You must use an FTDI chip based adapter when communicating with the PMC-Eight, a Prolific adapter is not reliable if it even works, which typically does not.
Gear: Anything in the store!
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rene schoffelke
sooo ... board is broken ... red led does not shine anymore
how expensive is a new board ?????
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Von: rene schoffelke via Groups.Io
Hi
is there a circuit diagram of the mini usb connection?
then I can solder a cable to other solder points.
the area of the mini usb so yes, so not the whole board.
rene
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Von: Kent Marts Explore Scientific Customer Service
That’s a question for Jerry.
Post it on the forum.
I found your Facebook profile
I’ve emailed Bresser, which is in Germany, to see if they can repair it.
Kent
From: MAIN@ESPMC-Eight.groups.io <MAIN@ESPMC-Eight.groups.io> On Behalf Of rene schoffelke via Groups.Io
Sent: Friday, December 6, 2019 3:25 PM To: MAIN@espmc-eight.groups.io Subject: Re: [ESPMC-Eight] #iexos-100-mini usb
how expensive and where can I get a new board?
the mini usb port has been torn off the board ... 3 of the solder joints have come off the board ...
are there any other points where I can solder a new mini usb with a thin cable?
I live in Germany
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Von: Jerry Hubbell - Explore Scientific VP Engineering
On Fri, Dec 6, 2019 at 01:07 PM, rene schoffelke wrote:
The RS232 header (with no header pins) is provided for testing purposes and communications traffic monitoring only. The pinout for this header is 1-GND, 2-DTR, 3-TX, and 4-RX. Pin 1 is the square pad. You must use an FTDI chip based adapter when communicating with the PMC-Eight, a Prolific adapter is not reliable if it even works, which typically does not.
Gear: Anything in the store!
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On Sat, Dec 7, 2019 at 02:21 PM, rene schoffelke wrote:
I don't know how much Bresser Germany would give you for your damaged mount in exchange for a new one. We have not had to replace or repair any of the iEXOS 100 mount electronics thus far after selling several hundred mounts. I do know their policy on selling refurbished mount systems or even if they would take it for exchange. You can contact our headquarters here in the US and talk with Kent to see if we would provide that service. Please call our customer service at +1 (866) 252-3811 or email at service@... Jerry Hubbell Vice President of Engineering Explore Scientific, LLC. jrh at explorescientific.com www.explorescientificusa.com 1010 S. 48th Street Springdale, AR 72762 1-866-252-3811 Author: Scientific Astrophotography: How Amateurs Can Generate and Use Professional Imaging Data Remote Observatories for Amateur Astronomers: Using High-Powered Telescopes From Home Mark Slade Remote Observatory (MSRO) IAU MPC W54 Equipment Wilderness, VA Mounts: ES PMC-Eight G11 + Telescope Drive Master (TDM) Scopes: ES 165 FPL-53 ED APO CF, ES 102 FCD100 ED APO CF Cameras: QHY174M-GPS + FW, QHY163C Misc: 3-inch 0.7x Focal Reducer Field Flattener, Filters: Luminance, Red, V-band Photometric, Diffuser, 200 lpmm Spectral Grating Software: MaxIm DL 6, Cartes du Ciel, Astrometrica, AstroImageJ, AutoStakkert!
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On Sat, Dec 7, 2019 at 10:53 AM, rene schoffelke wrote:
Here is a link to the datasheet for the FTDI FT232R chip that is used in the iEXOS 100. This datasheet has reference schematics for the connector pinout and how it is connected to the chip. https://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/DataSheets/ICs/DS_FT232R.pdf The schematic for our PMC-Eight systems is proprietary and confidential information and is not generally shared with our customers or vendors. I am happy to answer any reasonable question about the design of the hardware without divulging certain design details. We do not at this time consider the electronics in the iEXOS 100 mount as user serviceable. The PMC-Eight system delivered with the G11 and EXOS 2 mounts does have a replaceable Microchip RN-131G module daughter board that can be replaced by our customers that feel competent to do that, but that is all we have currently that is user serviceable. -- Jerry Hubbell Vice President of Engineering Explore Scientific, LLC. jrh at explorescientific.com www.explorescientificusa.com 1010 S. 48th Street Springdale, AR 72762 1-866-252-3811 Author: Scientific Astrophotography: How Amateurs Can Generate and Use Professional Imaging Data Remote Observatories for Amateur Astronomers: Using High-Powered Telescopes From Home Mark Slade Remote Observatory (MSRO) IAU MPC W54 Equipment Wilderness, VA Mounts: ES PMC-Eight G11 + Telescope Drive Master (TDM) Scopes: ES 165 FPL-53 ED APO CF, ES 102 FCD100 ED APO CF Cameras: QHY174M-GPS + FW, QHY163C Misc: 3-inch 0.7x Focal Reducer Field Flattener, Filters: Luminance, Red, V-band Photometric, Diffuser, 200 lpmm Spectral Grating Software: MaxIm DL 6, Cartes du Ciel, Astrometrica, AstroImageJ, AutoStakkert!
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rene schoffelke
if bresser has no new board? .... where are the mounts made ... there would have to be a board.
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Von: Jerry Hubbell - Explore Scientific VP Engineering
On Sat, Dec 7, 2019 at 02:21 PM, rene schoffelke wrote:
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Kent Marts- Explore Scientific Customer Service
I have contacted Bresser and they said to contact them and make arrangements to send the mount to them for repair.
Kent Marts Customer Service Explore Scientific
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Sent: Sunday, December 8, 2019 12:42 PM To: MAIN@ESPMC-Eight.groups.io Subject: Re: [ESPMC-Eight] #iexos-100-mini usb
On Sat, Dec 7, 2019 at 02:21 PM, rene schoffelke wrote:
-- Kent Marts Customer Service Explore Scientific Gear: Anything in the store!
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On Sun, Dec 8, 2019 at 03:40 PM, rene schoffelke wrote:
f bresser has no new board? .... where are the mounts made ... there would have to be a board. Of course there are boards, they are all installed in iEXOS mounts. Our initial production did not include any separate boards for customer replacement, that is why you need to send your mount back in for repair/replacement. This has always been the case since the introduction of the PMC-Eight system. Jerry Hubbell Vice President of Engineering Explore Scientific, LLC. jrh at explorescientific.com www.explorescientificusa.com 1010 S. 48th Street Springdale, AR 72762 1-866-252-3811 Author: Scientific Astrophotography: How Amateurs Can Generate and Use Professional Imaging Data Remote Observatories for Amateur Astronomers: Using High-Powered Telescopes From Home Mark Slade Remote Observatory (MSRO) IAU MPC W54 Equipment Wilderness, VA Mounts: ES PMC-Eight G11 + Telescope Drive Master (TDM) Scopes: ES 165 FPL-53 ED APO CF, ES 102 FCD100 ED APO CF Cameras: QHY174M-GPS + FW, QHY163C Misc: 3-inch 0.7x Focal Reducer Field Flattener, Filters: Luminance, Red, V-band Photometric, Diffuser, 200 lpmm Spectral Grating Software: MaxIm DL 6, Cartes du Ciel, Astrometrica, AstroImageJ, AutoStakkert!
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On Mon, Dec 9, 2019 at 10:19 AM, Kent Marts Explore Scientific Customer Service wrote:
I have contacted Bresser and they said to contact them and make arrangements to send the mount to them for repair.After talking with Kent this morning, Bresser Germany is already in touch with Rene and is handling the repair. -- Jerry Hubbell Vice President of Engineering Explore Scientific, LLC. jrh at explorescientific.com www.explorescientificusa.com 1010 S. 48th Street Springdale, AR 72762 1-866-252-3811 Author: Scientific Astrophotography: How Amateurs Can Generate and Use Professional Imaging Data Remote Observatories for Amateur Astronomers: Using High-Powered Telescopes From Home Mark Slade Remote Observatory (MSRO) IAU MPC W54 Equipment Wilderness, VA Mounts: ES PMC-Eight G11 + Telescope Drive Master (TDM) Scopes: ES 165 FPL-53 ED APO CF, ES 102 FCD100 ED APO CF Cameras: QHY174M-GPS + FW, QHY163C Misc: 3-inch 0.7x Focal Reducer Field Flattener, Filters: Luminance, Red, V-band Photometric, Diffuser, 200 lpmm Spectral Grating Software: MaxIm DL 6, Cartes du Ciel, Astrometrica, AstroImageJ, AutoStakkert!
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