Blackwolf277

Update on the topic, got the board back and although it showed the correct firmware, it still did not work…. Malc-c did fix the firmware problem, but apparently there were other issues somewhere. I bought what was supposed to be a used Skywatcher base, that turned out to be new never assembled. It was to narrow for my Orion scope by a little over a half inch. So I pulled all the electronic off it and installed on my base. I now have a perfectly working base with all new and updated motors, encoders, boards and controller and also wifi which it didn’t have before. So it all worked for the better in the end. I now have a basically brand new scope.

While we are waiting to see if this fixed the problem.. I have been wondering, will my Orion XT10G scope fit a Skywatcher 250P Synscan GoTo Collapsible tube base? I see there are options to buy new or used Skywatcher bases, so had me wondering if all else failed about just putting a new base under it. Also, with the new Skywatcher base, I would have a warranty on the technical stuff. I figured they were both made by Synta, and appear to look the same, maybe it would fit.

Oh boy……. Ok. I live an hour and half from any kind of town big enough to have any kind of repair place. So I guess I am on my own. I will order a Pickit, won’t be here till Monday, when I have to leave for work for a week. So I am sure I will be back with more questions then….. I would be happy to mail it to someone that knows what they are doing and pay them to do it, I would be way more confident in that! Lol

Thank you. It didn't help my cause, but I do appreciate you pointing that out.

The guy I bought it from was the second owner. He didn't know if the board had been replaced or not and claims he never did anything with the firmware.............. I tried the new Firmware loader and the other file you posted. Still no go. What do I need to reprogram the board, or is that something I need to have someone else do? I am very mechanically inclined, and do alright with like rooting phones, but have never programmed chips before or anything like. I would really like to have this thing working correctly and seriously appreciate all the help from all of you.

There is? That is the one I downloaded from the Sky watcher website with all the firmware. Where is the newer one at?

These are 2 files I have tried and I get the same result with either one. I will pull it apart and check the board here after bit.

I guess maybe I should make sure I am reading this correctly, because the app and the hand controller show it as one thing and the Firmware Loader show it as something different. Also, I am using the cord from Orion that plugs into a wall socket for power.

I bought an Orion XT10G used a couple weeks ago. When I do an alignment, it will say successful, and then the thing begins to just go in circles and won’t stop until I turn off tracking. I checked the Motor Control firmware and it reads 2.14.91. Everything I see on Orion and skywatcher Synscan says it should have 2.09. I have attempted to “update” the firmware with the correct 2.09 and it keeps telling it is not the correct firmware for the motor……. Any ideas how to fix this? This was the reason the person was selling it, was because it would just go in circles after alignment. It even does it if you just do the point and track. I was hoping it was a power issue, but apparently not .