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I just emailed ASA to see what they say about implementing this Lukes. May be a few more of us need to ask. Max

I will try to re-balance in DEC

I changed cameras and re-balanced. Astrophyics 305 Riccardi honders on the DDM 85

I can get 20 min with MLPT. A lot depends on the scope. However, I don't use Sequence because lacks a lot a features. I use SGP but this forces me to guide instead. To bad we can't get a script to use this feature with other programs

I am getting jerky motion slewing in Dec after changing cameras. It was previously smooth. Balance and HP autotune look fine. Suggestions? Max

Dietmar, Just got back to me. Apparently, May is a big holiday month in Germany. One things I asked about was when will the DDM85 get its own computer. He said they hope to have this offered by years end. I think this would be really great if it is hard wired ( no more USB).

I glad others are getting help. Still waiting for a email response from ASA to a service request and upgrade questions sent 2x times last week. I emailed support@asa.... and individual email to ASA team member. Checked my spam folder too. I hope there is a technical reason my emails are not getting through. How long do you have to wait for a email response ? Should I call Germany? Please give me Dietmar's email. Max

Thanks

Glad to hear it. Besides USB and new encoders anything else new? How much did the upgrade cost ? Max

There is a setting also in Autoslew. Max

There is also meridian flip setting under autoguider. Try changing this.

Is scripting available for MLPT.? I have not heard of this. Max

Didn't Dr. Keller say that he approached CCD Autoplot but they wanted some money to implement it. I agree ASA needs to have more resources for software development open source is one route. Even then it helpd to have a programmer communicate with the beta community. Right now that interchange is limited. Max The other is to hire additional help. May be new emplyee's the could revise documentation.

Interesting. I wonder if thing have changed with SGP? My devices ASA DDM85, FLI proline, FLI CFW, Gemini optec rotator focuser, Lesve dome etc have been perfect with USB ( no errors). Max

Upgrade would not be worth it . Likely 5K or more. Easier to sell your mount and buy a one.

Good luck. They own this forum and don't every drop by enough to monitor negative comments.

Here is what I do. ( I am not sure why you save and restart autoslew. You change check the new model and don't need to resync IMO.) Clear config Synch a star with sequence or TheSky Make an autopointfile Load and calculate autopoint file using standard calc. ( calculates super fit 5.2.1.9 autslew) Save the pointing file and "use now and later" Set new home position.

Park 1 is what is called by ASCOM.

Agree Must hurt business

Gerald, Lack of up to date information continues to be the main problem for ASA. We should have good up to date documentation and some official online dialogue (support). I am disappointed so far.

Waldemar, It controls a much wider array of devices, rotators, flat boxes etc than Sequence. All the device controls integrated in the program. You will have to try it. It is nothing like using CCDAP5, ACP or other programs. It is much easier to operate both manually and automatically. The tools and features are much better than Sequence with the exception of focus. The framing and mosaic wizard is the best for planning an image. Sequence has nothing like this. See YouTube for a video. It explains it much better than I can. They have several people actively developing the software. They are adding improvements all the time. The one negative is the focus tool is quite different and does not work well with scope having large central obstructions. This needs to be fixed. After trying all the automation programs out there, this is my favorite so far. As to Luke's point, I thought Dr. Keller asked John Smith of CCDAP5 but he did not have time or wanted $$.

Thanks I have the same problem!

I have been testing Sequence Generator Pro. I have used most automation programs I am impressed so far. What I like about it is you connect to devices directly inside the program ( scope, camera, plate solves, rotator, dome ). It is built as control program in addition to automation and other features. You don't have to go out side the program to find, focus, center, rotator slew etc. manually. you don't have to buy anything but the program to make it work. Most dependent software are free such as PHD2 guiding. Plate solving using pinpoint is helpful but it also uses two free plate solve methods. It quite inexpensive at 95.00 USD I would great the find another automation package that does MLPT. Has anyone else tried using it ? The developers are quite active writing code. We need would need a few people to ask them to add MLPT to have them consider it. Max

Interesting. What astrograph/camera? Max

If you don't any wiring including CA5/6 you will have to go Wifi. I used the EnGenius N-ENH 500 Wifi. You need two units one house and the other on the observatory. Expect to drill a 5/8 through wall in the house and obs to attach these. There are some systems that now pig back internet over 120v if have you power. I recommend the free Real VNC for desktop link software