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  1. 8 hours ago, sloz1664 said:

    Hi Steve, Just picked this thread up & welcome to the Observatory clan. You have had lots of positive comments and help on your build, equipment & software, which must be encouraging & overwhelming at the same time. If I may, I will add a couple of subjects to consider:- 

    Software: Have a look at Nina  full observatory automation, image capture etc; it's free, getting a lot of rave reviews and if you don't like it. It's cost you nothing.

    Networking: Go for high quality CAT cables. preferably CAT6 or even the new CAT7. Future proofing is necessary as data volumes are increasing at an alarming rate.

    Security: Get a good alarm system. I also added a couple of sound bombs and strobe lighting. If, in the future, you come across any deaf and blind low-life's...........They tried 👹

    Insurance: Check your policies, you may not be fully covered. I have a separate cover just for my dome & contents.

     

    Looking forward to your progress and keep the photos coming

    Steve

     

     

     

  2. Hi Steve, Just picked this thread up & welcome to the Observatory clan. You have had lots of positive comments and help on your build, equipment & software, which must be encouraging & overwhelming at the same time. If I may, I will add a couple of subjects to consider:- 

    Software: Have a look at Nina  full observatory automation, image capture etc; it's free, getting a lot of rave reviews and if you don't like it. It's cost you nothing.

    Networking: Go for high quality CAT cables. preferably CAT6 or even the new CAT7. Future proofing is necessary as data volumes are increasing at an alarming rate.

    Security: Get a good alarm system. I also added a couple of sound bombs and strobe lighting. If, in the future, you come across any deaf and blind low-life's...........Thy tried 👹

    Insurance: Check your policies, you may not be fully covered. I have a separate cover just for my dome & contents.

     

    Looking forward to your progress and keep the photos coming

    Steve

     

     

  3. Hi Nigel,

    Fantastic news and great to see the project completed and working well. Humble thanks for the recognition, but glad it helped. Glad you have a rain sensor, I've been  thankful on more than one occasion with short sharp showers that were not supposed to be present. C/W actuated the dome closure within seconds and saved a soaking. Like you, without Hugh's MagicWire system I wouldn't be fully automated and yes it works a dream.

    I've been using Voyager for around nine months and absolutely love it. It just works and I've now upgraded to the Array system to run two scopes in tandem.

    Again, great to see you have completed, which is not an easy task and applaud  you on your finished project. I'll probably upgrade my shutter motor to your design this summer. The extra umph may be needed.

     

    Steve

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  4. 4 minutes ago, kirkster501 said:

    I think people tend to impose their workflow and ways of doing things learned on other software onto NINA and then expect it to work the same.

    I agree it is quite hard to readjust.  For example, I like the way SGP put the autofocus frame in the main window - you immediately see if the focus has gone wrong by looking at the stars.  NINA does not do that not that I know and happy to be corrected).   There are many other differences too.  

    I've had an on/off love affair with SGPro. I really like the interface and it's processes, what I don't like is the issues with freezing on certain processes like auto focus, plate solving and connecting to the guider. I cannot have this happen to me whilst unattended imaging sessions. I have tried NINA but there is an issue relating to my dome so that's on the back burner. I now use Voyager which is a fully automated programme. It just works, that's when when you get your head around fine tuning the dragscript programmes. I still like SGPro, once they can get the gremlins sorted and add an automated power up and fully power down proceedure.

     

    Steve

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  5. Hi Tim, a very warm welcome back to the Lounge and there's a wealth of knowledge on here. They will have you spending your money on a brand spanking new mount in no time :)

    Steve

  6. 5 hours ago, skybadger said:

    Look at hygreon rain sensors. Very simple and reliable. 

    I understand  Lunaticoastro are looking at updating their AAG Cloudwatcher with hydreon the rain sensor. There is a debate whether to use the RJ-09 or RJ-11.

     

    Steve

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