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Thanks Steve. Central it is Btw I will be looking at fully automating the Pulsar when I retire in July. I may need a little help Steve

I'm about to collect a Pulsar 2.2 metre Dome and was just wondering. Do I position the Pier central to the Dome or do I need to offset it to compensate for my EQ6 mount. I know it would differ if I upgraded to a Mesu 200...... One of those 2 am wide awake moments Diy build photos to follow Steve

Hi and a warm welcome to the Lounge Steve

Jonk, I've a pdf drawing:- steve eq6_dimensions.pdf

Hi Gnomus Post drobox links and I'll check with ccd inspector. Steve

I have done. The setup I attached shows it in the mode you describe.

Hi Daniel The components I purchased were these:- MLX 90614 - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MLX90614-Contactless-IR-infrared-Close-Temperature-Sensor-Module-for-Arduino-/262011525748? Rain Detector - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171823749829 DS18B20 - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DS18B20-Waterproof-Digital-Probe-Temperature-Sensor-Thermometer-Thermal-Module-/281392057533?hash=item4184460cbd Rain Sensor: R1,R2 connected to board. VCC (red wire) to 5v. GND (brown wire) connected to GND. A0 (grey wire) to A0. DS18B20: Signal to D10 (coupled with 4k7 resistor to 5v. GND wire to GND. VCC to 5v. I have also connected it in parasitic mode VCC + GND to GND. Signal to D10 (coupled with 4k7 resistor to 5v). I know the DS18B20 works as I connected it in the AAF2 Focuser circuit and it's registering temp. MLX 90614: GND (black wire) to GND. VCC (grey wire) to 3v. SDA (yellow wire) to A4. SCL (red wire) to AS. BTW. I find covering everything in clear silicon stops any rain getting in.... but if you need to get access to any of the internal components Steve

Ok Howard, Tried to get back to this last night but a family gathering curtailed that.... Inputted the following yellow text. // gather data from sensors once a second if ((now%1000==0) && (last!=now)) { Serial.print("."); last=now; // blocks calling more than once during the same msOk inputted opened the searal monitor, typed :IP# and pressed send. feed back from serial monitor Init.Done. . cheers It returned with:-

Hi Howard, Did you try adding that line println() as shown below, need this to see if we returned from the init_MLX90614(); function: void setup(void) { Serial.begin(9600); init_DS18B20(); init_MLX90614(); Serial.println("Init. Done."); } Init. Done - feed back from serial monitor Sorry Howard, how do I put a Serial.print("."); within the main loop so it prints once a second to see that the processor made it there. Steve

Hi Howard, i'll try the setup when I get back home from work and let you know the results. Hi Daniel, I've tried the sda / scl swop. It's connected to 3v and I'll check continuity on all connections. Also, units led power is on. Steve

Hi Howard, Checked that it's connected correctly. I'll also check continuity, buts Looks like it could be a hardware failure Steve

Hi Howard, Both OK ds18b20_celsius = read_DS18B20(); // MLX90614_celsius = read_MLX90614(); OK // ds18b20_celsius = read_DS18B20(); MLX90614_celsius = read_MLX90614(); Nothing....... Steve

Hi Howard, Got the following feedback from the serial monitor Initializing DS18B20 sensor...Initializing MLX90614 sensor...Steve

Hi Howard' Nothing at all registering in the serial monitor screen. Uploaded the program onto another nano... same result Steve

Thanks Howard, I'll set it up and check the nano is connecting Steve

Hi Daniel, Just a final check on the temp probe. Is it correct VCC to 5v, and probe D10 with a 4,7kohm resistor between 5V and D10. I have read somewhere using the one wire setup both the vcc and ground are connected. Hence one wire. Steve

Hi Daniel, Sorted the arduino issue and have uploaded the programme and it shows the command tab. Connected the Arduino nano and opened Maxpilote to setup properties, arduino nano set on com port 11. Any ideas to why this should happen? Sorry for being a pain........ Steve

Got it to load eventually, but SGPro has thrown up an error Frustrating but I'll have to figure this one out...... Steve

Hi Daniel, Sorted the ic2master issue now hit with this:- Arduino: 1.6.5 (Windows 7), Board: "Arduino Nano, ATmega328" CloudSensorEvoPlus.ino: In function 'void loop()': CloudSensorEvoPlus:114: error: 'processCommands' was not declared in this scope Any help would be really appreciated to this arduino novice. BTW your finished cloud sensor looks amazing and very professionally completed. Steve

Cheers Daniel

Hi Daniel, I've tried to download the ic2 library http://jump.to/fleury but it takes me to a casino site which requires me to sign up This can't be right....... Steve

Hi Daniel, I've uploaded the code but get the following errors:- Arduino: 1.6.5 (Windows 7), Board: "Arduino Nano, ATmega328" CloudSensorEvoPlus.ino: In function 'void init_MLX90614()': CloudSensorEvoPlus:77: error: 'i2c_init' was not declared in this scope CloudSensorEvoPlus.ino: In function 'void loop()': CloudSensorEvoPlus:114: error: 'processCommands' was not declared in this scope CloudSensorEvoPlus.ino: In function 'float read_MLX90614()': CloudSensorEvoPlus:192: error: 'I2C_WRITE' was not declared in this scope CloudSensorEvoPlus:192: error: 'i2c_start_wait' was not declared in this scope CloudSensorEvoPlus:193: error: 'i2c_write' was not declared in this scope CloudSensorEvoPlus:196: error: 'I2C_READ' was not declared in this scope CloudSensorEvoPlus:196: error: 'i2c_rep_start' was not declared in this scope CloudSensorEvoPlus:197: error: 'i2c_readAck' was not declared in this scope CloudSensorEvoPlus:199: error: 'i2c_readNak' was not declared in this scope CloudSensorEvoPlus:200: error: 'i2c_stop' was not declared in this scope 'i2c_init' was not declared in this scope I can confirm the i2c folder is in the arduino library Steve

Hi Patrik, That's good news. I'd like to make up an AFF2 auto focuser with the NEMA17 bipolar stepper motor as my existing AFF2 AF works with my WOStar71 but not my AA80 which has a beefier focuser. Another point 12v is on the upper limit of the Easy Driver. I would put a 3 Watt - 15 ohm resister after the 12v input to lower the voltage to around 9v. Steve

Hi Patrik, Nice connection to the beautiful MoonLite. But, the motor looks like a 4 pole, four wire stepper motor, which as you have stated will be driven by the Easy driver board. Correct me if I'm wrong but the present the AAF2 code does not support the easy driver. King regards Steve

200" Palomar mirror :eek: The guy in the white shirt looks minute against that leviathan of a mirror. Damian take a large print of this and put it in a prominent position in your "lap shop" and when you feel you're up against it - look at the photo and .... draw breath. Steve