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Hi Ollly

Device manager> universal serial bus controllers> double click on each usb description (including hubs) Click power management tabs and "untick"  allow this computer to turn off power.

I'd go through the full list of usb devices, just in case.

Steve

That's a wonderful image Francis. Do you fully process in PI. Including calibration?

Wouldn't mind a sneeky look at your workflow 👀

Steve

4 minutes ago, JamesF said:

Ah, yes, could be that the CMOS battery doesn't like being too cold and that causes a problem at start-up.

I'll check the logs for any RAM/HD issues (though it has a fairly new SSD so hopefully there shouldn't be any of the latter).

James

I keep my obsy computer running during the colder months. The internal heat inside the case helps keep the computer working efficiently.

Steve

Hi Guillaume, and a very warm welcome to the Lounge 😀

Steve

Hi, and a very warm welcome to the Lounge

Steve

Hi Ray,

Although I don't use the QSI, I do use OAG's on both my Tall 200K and my WO 71 Star. With regards to focal points of various filters, it depends on whose software you are using for your imaging. On both MaximDL & SGPro you can set the focal distance per filter. Once selected the filter will be within the tolerance required for auto focusing. The guiding focus will not be affected by the small focus movements required by each filter.

Steve 

Hi Neil, and a very warm welcome to the Lounge

Steve

Good luck Hugh 👍👍👍

Steve

Hi, and a very warm welcome to the Lounge

Steve

1 hour ago, Gina said:

It's many years since I used one of those Velleman boards.  Nowadays I use the Raspberry Pi to which I add my own interfaces.

Any of the recently introduced micro computers is the way to go. Unfortunately programing is now beyond me, I dabbled with Fortran in the early 80's and that's it. CNC programming, and hand written in the early days, was my fortay.

Steve

Hi Hugh,

No problem, I have Visio installed anyway so I could read the PCB image. thanks for the PDF version anyway. I also purchased a Velleman K8015 relay switch to set-up a Dead man's handle. I already have a UPS in the obsy.......but just in case

Steve

Hi Hugh,

Thanks for the update and problems with the changes, I've plenty of 4.7k resistors. Just waiting for the delivery from the states.

Steve

Glad you have sorted your power connections Gina. Clear skies here, but the transparency is awful, PHD2 graph is like the alps.

Steve

18 hours ago, Bukko said:

My first thought was a fourth weight, but they are almost Eur500 each... The extension bar is half that price and its weight will probably be enough..

The dome was a big space - 3m diameter - which is now pretty full too...

It didn't look that big at Astrofest.. (Should have gone to Specsavers) 😲

Gordon

Absolutely crazy, how can anyone justify Eur500 for a lump of metal, however they tart it up. I had a similar issue with Avalon on their additional weights, although it didn't amount to anywhere near Eur500. I took one of my existing weights to a CNC machine shop and they made me one better than the original and for 1/3rd the price.

Steve

Hi Joaquim, and welcome back to the Lounge  That's a nice SW Dob you have there, many fruitful hours using it. I fell in love with Barcelona the first time I visited it. How are you able to move around the city with so many tourists visiting your magnificent city.

Steve

Hi, and a very warm welcome to the Lounge 

Steve

First rule of "clear skies"

Never mention  "clear skies"

Steve

Good job Peter, hope everything goes and stays well.

Steve

Hi Philippe, and a very warm welcome to the Lounge 😀

Steve

Great images Francis, I can't believe the amount of detail you have collected from such short exposures. Time to have a look in the piggy bank, me thinks

Steve

Just one word.....amazing. Thanks guys for raising the bar again

Steve

Thanks Hugh, Components ordered.

Steve

Great images for such short exposures, Francis. I got a feeling you are going to like this camera

Like to see them again, after calibration.

Steve

Hi Hugh,

Just reviewed your comprehensive instructions on the "Magic Wire" Shutter Control and they are excellent. Although I haven't seen the circuit diagram, you have listed, in the Technobots section, ceramic capacitors, but no reference to their rating?

Just want to order the components, but I have a good stock at home. Although I have ordered the components from Embedded Coolness.

Steve

Hi Hugh,

I've just picked this up. I'm away at the moment, with limited signal, and will be back at the weekend. Certainly be the guinea pig

Steve