Waldemar
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Maybe this one?
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Hi Dave,
This is the pinout for that connector:
3-pin Connector DEC:
Nr 1 Plus 0-12 V 5 A max for fan regulation through AS
Nr 3 Minus
The connector itself is a threaded Lumberg 3p DIN connector
SV30 Lumberg, DIN Audio / Video Connector, 3 Contacts, Plug | Farnell
Regards,
Waldemar
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Hi Erik, Does this have anything to do with the new USB hub you think?
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Hi Wojtek,
I am sorry, but very few people outside Poland speak Polish... would you mind translating into English please?
😉 Waldemar
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That may be because you are likely the first person to use a DDM200...
Mounting a telescope is often a matter of drilling and threading holes on the desired places... Being kind of inventive is a must in this hobby...
Succes, Waldemar
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On 11/28/2020 at 9:49 AM, lukepower said:
Btw, I will get my hands on a new direct drive mount from another Manufacturer (big US player) and I am eager to compare the performance with the ASA. I am still unhappy with the software, albeit having it run on a total of three mounts currently night after night.
Sorry for the hijack, but I am very curious. Lukas...
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If you wish, I can send you the file, but with normal email it will be regarded as a hazardous file and will be deleted.
Therefore it would be best to send it with 'we transfer'. For that I need your email address. I will send you a pm with mine.Waldemar
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which versions do you use? AutoSlew 5.2.4.8 and Sequence 0.2.1.3 are regarded 'stable' by ASA
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succes Dave ! 🙂
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Reinstalling AS should not give you any problems, just delete the old install in apps and reinstall, but state it is not a first install, so your ini files won't be deleted.
Between delete and reinstall, restart your computer. -
If both are connected to the internet, you may suspect they both got one of those sneaky Windows upgrades...
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Hi Dave,
I am not using anything lately, so I cannot be of any real help, but this may very well be one of those weird windows issues.
Did you re-install Ascom?BR, Waldemar
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👍 Looking good!
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Hi Daniel
The current in your log files is quite high for both axes... This might indicate bad balance or bearing problems, though it would be a bit strange if that would happen on both axes at the same time. Very low temperatures may have some influence as well. I do not know what grease ASA uses to lubricate the mounts, but it may be worth asking them. Maybe Wolfgang can give you an answer. Cleaning and re-lubing with a grease that can handle extreme temperatures might be an option...
Succes!BR, Waldemar
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Hi Sandra, I looked at the list and saw you are the newest member of this forum and being a staff member. Welcome!
I like to take the opportunity to ask you how the chances are that we will ever get the promised new software or even an update of the existing software...?
I am very pleased with my DDM85A mount, but not so much with the company ASA, especially not with the way they treat us, their customers.
The past couple of years promises are made about new products and new software, but nothing happened not even a little notice that plans changed...
The bliss about the revolutionary new mount with everything any amateur astronomer dreams of, was killed in an instant. Why? we can only guess
The production of the DDM60 stopped totally. How about after sales service? The same goes for the DDM85...
Now only the very expensive new line starting with DDM 100 is produced. Does this mean ASA is only interested in the professional market?
Did ASA forget about their loyal amateur customers and drop us? for that is how it feels...I don't expect you to know all the answers Sandra, but an answer on my first question about the software, would be very much appreciated...
Best Regards, Waldemar
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In AutoSlew, the software for ASA mounts, there is a feature to control the fan speed through a connection on the mount.
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Maybe ASA can check remotely through a teamviewer session...
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What power supply are you using and did you check the output voltage?
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Another thing:
W 7 is not very stable and has a lot of problems in many cases. W 10 is a much more sophisticated and stable OS.
It is still available for free and works like a charm, fast and problem free with my equipment.Waldemar
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Hi Robert,
It looks like there is a problem with the FTDI RS232-USB converter. Did you try another one?
BR,
Waldemar
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23 hours ago, 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
That wil probably void any warranty... (and maybe more difficult than expected)
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Maybe nothing to do with your problem at hand, but while your setup will be dismantled and your mount is going back to ASA,
it may be a good thing to get more stability by removing the 'rat-cage' construction on your pier, or at least make it more rigid by using a piece of steel pipe close to the pier's diameter in between the pier and the mounting plate if you need the extra height...
This kind of rat-cage construction is a weak link in your setup and will be or already is cause of deflection and vibration. -
9 hours ago, Abbas said:
Hello guys.
I am using ASA DDM 85 premium on the bent pier located in Pakistan.
My suggestion ASA must install GPS module with all mounts. A single cordinate can change the efficiancy of mount tracking.
I used the theird party GPS module, dont know how much accuracy compatible with mount.
Mount also not got the wifi connectivity with operating system,when you know well mount can not be operate with out PC.
Syed Abbas.
ASA DDM85 premium.
Meade 16 f10 lx200 OTA
FLI ccd.
Taqwa observatory
HI Abbas,
Since you got your DDM85 permanently installed on a bent pier installed in your observatory, why would you want GPS and/or wifi on your mount?
Your co-ordinates will never change if you do not move your mount, and a cabled connection is many times better and faster than wifi...So to be honest, I do not understand what the purpose of a GPS- or wifi module would be in your situation. You can hardly call a DDM85 mobile...
Best regards,
Waldemar
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Hi Christer.
I had no problems with speed whatsoever. I used it with a ASI 174MM cool for solar imaging. My Icron Ranger 2304 could not work with it...
Maybe this info is what you need?:https://cdn-reichelt.de/documents/datenblatt/E910/SILEX_DS600_DB_DEU.pdf
B.R.
Waldemar
ASA DDM85 Network/Web Presence
in ASA DDM85, 100, 200, 500
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With the Silex DS600 that is a breeze. Through an ethernet cable you can connect to your PC, laptop or router.
It has a USB2 and a USB3 port, each can handle a 4-port hub.