maxmirot

SPG runs scripts.

It would be great don't forget SGP( my current favorite )

This is incorrect. Review Autoslew time settings. The GPS updates the clock as frequently as you wish not just slews, start and stops. I have Autoslew using the GPS to update every 3 minutes. This should be fine for most any exposure. Max

My my you are full of secret code.. Max

Indeed that would be great. I would love to use it with SGP. I volunteer to be a lab rat for further experiments if you someone to test this with SGP. I also own CCDAP5. Max

Thanks Pelle.

I sent Paul Rodman the author of Astroplanner. The email below. He is willing to help us. I don't use Sequence that much yet but hope to soon with Astroplanner import. Can someone post a few .trg files with a few targets and focus stars that I can forward to him? Max ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sure. Send me some sample XML files and I will figure out what you'll need to do. Paul Rodman Sent from my iPad On Sep 12, 2016, at 12:07 PM, Mirot, Max Max.Mirot@canyonvistamedicalcenter.com> wrote: Paul, I just purchased AstroPlanner. I see it has a lot of ways to export including scripting. I use the automation program called Sequence by ASA telescopes that supports their direct drive mounts. Several members of the ASA user group are also interested in exporting from Astroplanner into Sequence. Sequence takes a XML file. Can you help us configure or script this output? I can send you some sample files that we need to emulate. Thanks Max

"I had the impression, that for ASA it was difficult to understand why a group of active forum members that are using ASA equipment with success for years see a need for better documentation. I mentioned, that on the one hand side it would help seasoned users if they knew what changes are incorporated in new software releases and how to use them. But at least from my perspective, I find it very sad to read so many bad comments in other forums when it comes to the question whether it is a good idea to invest in ASA equipment or not. A decent, up-to-date documentation and a solid support base is a must-have today, especially when dealing with a rather sophisticated and complicated product like e.g. DDMs." I got a good laugh out this one. Apparently engineers without business sense run this company. Research funding has it's up and downs. One day they will be out of luck when there is not another 1.5 meter order left in the pipeline and no DDM60s are selling either.

Please show us how us how do this. I would love to import into Sequence. Max

A number of user need to complain to ASA in person in a big way. It is silly to develop amateur products without really supporting them. It is impacted sales already and will get worse. No matter what they say we still need a Wiki run by us unless there is 1000% turn around in documentation. I would like to see ASA contributing too. Max

We need a process to build our own documents online. I don't have the experience to do this. I am will to contribute. Max

Is there a way the community can develop and a knowledge base, Wiki etc? God knows the documentation has not been updated in years and does not contain may details. The company rarely answers user's questions online which make this worse. That means it is falling on the owners to be more effective in detailing best practices. Examples : What does a good motor waveform look like? How much current should the motor be using? What are the tip offs that something is wrong. When and how to use motor filters for RA and Dec. Balance how good does it have to be? Best way to use the balance tool or is a manually balance effective too? How to cope with offset weights such as finders scopes and non concentric filter wheels. Understanding and refining models. Procedure for adding only PA or PA with Collimation data to a larger model ( Just figured this out ). Tweaking superfit. The polynomials can improve the models ( just figure this out). Understanding the superfit plots. Identifying and removing outliers. What does the sync and refere box do in Sequence? ----------------------------------------------------------------------- With these mounts, understanding a single check box can make a big difference in the unguided performance. Ignorance may lead to other problems with motors, usb etc. Those of us that have these mounts have found the answers to some of these questions. We need to share our collective experience. i think we could do this somehow including screen prints and figures as needed. What do you think? Max

You clearly get excellent performance with MLPT on the N10. I would assume that its should be better than chasing the seeing in most cases. It too bad I don't like Sequence. I can only pray that the ASA software gods have pity on those of us that use other automation programs and make it scripted. Max

There is a way to do this. I just can't figure it out

Mark what is you instrument? Max

My tests show I can do often do 20 mins or more unguided with MLPT. However, Sequence is necessary. Sequence is pretty bare bones (does not do much of what I want). Straight models get me 10 mins. They seem to need a model redo every few weeks even if the systems has not been touched. I still don't understand how to get the most out of my mount do to poor documentation and support. I often find it easier and more reliable to guide. I am sure there are many other users like my self could do better but there is no expert support. I know I am not alone. I am pretty tech savvy but these mounts are not easy to use. There are big holes in the available knowledge and easy way to ask simple questions. Max

Perhaps what I read is not true. I thought this recommended.

Buy the GPS it cost only 30 dollars to get the best info.

Not what I am asking. This about permanent pier that PA was original perfect. There has been a suggestion that these values change slightly over time, even if you have not touched the mount or scope. Asking about doing a big model then tweaking PA with 3-5 additional stars or PA and collimation with 12-15. I think there was a suggestion this could be done. Also, what does the east and west refere and sync check box do in Sequence autopoint? Max

How do I add only PA and or Collimation data with distroying the model? Max

Interesting looking thin rings like halos on the stars. What vesion of Autoslew are you using? Max

I wish they would hire some staff

Are they even selling new mounts ?

I don't see it coming. We can't engage the company in a dialog. I get very slow responses from ASA by email. This message board gets fairly rare posts from the company. Beta is being left behind.

MLPT takes no real time IMO. I still needs 15-20 sec for a dither using the guider. No matter. Whenever I contact this ASA , it takes now takes weeks to get a response. That is if I get one... So good luck getting any new.