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  2. N.I.N.A or Sequenzgenerator?

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    Hi Anak, hi Chan,

    First of all, thank you Gerald, for your hard work on writing the plugin 🙂 I have never thought about ACP for the same reason as you said. They don't look like they are spending much on further development, but I'm glad you also tested several programs and moved to N.I.N.A. 

    With the Hub I was able to get rid of the error that was coming when I was connecting N.I.N.A. but when I try to move the mount it get this one:

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     I'm using Beta 3.0. is it a known problem with the Beta?

     

    Michael 

     

     

     

     

  3. Software Startup Order for Remote Observatory

    in ASA DDM85, 100, 200, 500

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    Hi Paul,

    I also operate my observatory remotely and perform the startup routine manually. I have not encountered any issues with the sequence of tasks, as long as all programs are started in an order where a certain program requires another program to be already running.

    For instance, if Stellarium needs to connect to the mount, the mount should already be running to prevent an error.

    My startup routine is as follows:

    1. Dome
    2. Autoslew
    3. CCD & Filter Wheels
    4. Focuser
    5. Autoguider
    6. FlipFlap (Cover opener)
    7. Cloudwatcher
    8. The Sky X
    9. N.I.N.A.

    You can keep everything connected. If you plan a fully automated setup, ensure that everything is connected and move the Mount and Dome to a park position.


    Regards,
    Michael 


     

  4. N.I.N.A or Sequenzgenerator?

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    I will stick with N.I.N.A. because N.I.N.A. can control my dome way better than the other programs. 🙂

    But maybe you can help me with one remaining problem with N.I.N.A. I can connect my DDM 85, goto is also working very well. However, when I connect N.I.N.A. with Autoslew, I receive this error message: 

     

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    I can also not move the mount with the buttons directly in N.I.N.A. When I hit any button e.g. N, E, S, or W. I get this error message:

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    The buttons Park and Unpark are working. 

     

    Any ideas about what this is causing?

     

     

  7. N.I.N.A or Sequenzgenerator?

    in Software

    Posted

    Hi,

    I'd like to hear your opinion on which program I should choose to have my observatory fully automated.
    The following equipment must be supported:

    One critical point is that the dome needs a certain position to open and close the shutter.

    What should I consider? Any concerns? 

    Thank you :)

    Michael 

  12. Ascom: Connection to Austlew failed. (Squenz)

    in Software

    Posted · Edited by MichiP

    Hi,

    I have set up a new PC to control the equipment. All drivers etc., are the latest from the websites, and basically, all look good and are working as they should.
    With just one exception. Squenz can't connect to Autoslew. It's always reporting: Ascom: Connection to Austlew failed.

    Autoslew on it selt is working normally. 
    The installed version of Autoslew is 5.2.4.8, and Sequenz is 0.2.1.1

    Any idea what's going on and how to fix that?

    Regards,
    Michael 

  17. Is some using Bisque's The Sky Fusion with the ASA DDM's?

    in ASA DDM85, 100, 200, 500

    Posted · Edited by MichiP

    Hi, 
    Since our PC in the observatory is often struggeling with problems and beeing also quite old, I'm thinking about to replace it. 
    Bisque's TheSky Fusion looks like a nice thing to control mount, camera, filters etc. 

    Bisque is mainly developing stuff for their own hardware and compatibilty might be a problem. Is some using the this hardware or seeing some problems that might come up with it?


    CS,
    Michael 

  18. Ascom 6.5 SP1 good to go?

    in Software

    Posted · Edited by MichiP

    Hi,

    I have no problems with running Ascom 6.5 SP1, but don't take this as a guarantee that it will work 100%. It often depends on your Windows and the installed updates if all is running smoothly. 

    Regards

  20. DDM85 position error crashes

    in ASA DDM85, 100, 200, 500

    Posted

    On 10/15/2020 at 10:03 PM, maxmirot said:

    Has anyone disassembled to DDM85 or tried to replace the bearings themselves?

    This seems to be a common problem.

    You might need a hydraulic press but bearing replacement should not be too hard.  

     

    Max

    I strongly recommend to talk to ASA support directly before doing this. I'm sure they will give assistance and helpt to do that without harming the mount. 

  22. Autoslew on a XP Systems

    in Software

    Posted

    On 3/7/2021 at 1:16 PM, Botschafter.Sarek said:

    does autoslew operates under XP ..  just plug in tell's me looking for driver of "ASA-Electric" .. 
     

    My DDM 85 was running perfectly unter Win XP. Intall all the needed driver, there should be no problem. 

  24. Unguided performance

    in ASA DDM85, 100, 200, 500

    Posted

    I think you won't have problems with you 8 inch APO. 🙂

    ASA has a great support team, just reach out to them directly if you need help. They do also remote sessions to get everything up and running.
    The forum is more a ASA customer helping each other and not contantly motored by ASA.

  25. Unguided performance

    in ASA DDM85, 100, 200, 500

    Posted

    Hi Dan,
    The ASA DDM itself is working extremely well unguided. Problems that happen are mostly found in the used telescope or bad balancing. If the error is constant, the ASA mount can compensate it by using MLPT. Be sure that your telescope has no jumping mirror shift, unstable imaging train, or any loose parts.

    Best regards,
    Michael 

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