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Hi all, got as far as getting regasm to work. If I dig down to the AAF2 Folder I get path C:\Program Files(x86)\ ASCOM\ AAF2.Focuser\ ASCOM,AAF2.Focuser.dll Is this what I need to enter in regasm ? When I do I get an error message "Program is not recognised as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" Dave

Thanks Mick so have a I, but cmd can't find it, probably my typing, never was any good at programing, all those comas and colons Pity I can't paste it in. Dave

Hi Dave, been trying to manually install the same as before but can't get past getting the cmd prompt to recognise NET Framework, get a message "The system cannot find the specified path" This is on a Bootcamp partition on a Macbook Pro if that makes any difference, the only difference it's making to me is it hasn't got a "print screen" key so I can't post a screen shot. Running command prompt window as administrator. If I type "C\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319 regasm" I get the above message. Also tried browsing to the driver in device manager to set it but it doesn't recognise it Dave

Will do. Dave

Yes I'm the only user with full privileges . Dave

Device manager reports no driver error 28 ? Dave

Yes have icons and AAF2 folder. Found AAF2 folder under x86 ASCOM, just confused as on the other laptop it's got its own folder in X86 program files. In device manager it shows no driver, I remember having to register it manually originally do I still need to do this ? Dave

Hi Dave, just installed latest version on a Win7 pro laptop, didn't have a previous version on it so nothing to delete. It says installed OK but nothing appears in program files x86 and no driver is found. The previous version installed on another laptop shows a AAF2 folder in x86 program files. Probably me doing something wrong Dave

Will give it a try forthwith. Dave

I've guided fine using 900mm f/l scope, be better off spending on a dedicated guide camera, Loadstar is good but cheaper options available. Dave

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If it was reflected light it would need to be in a relatively high orbit not to be eclipsed by the Earth. Dave

There's this Dave http://www.focusmax.org/

Posted this elsewhere but thought I'd put here as well as taken with SW Star Adventurer, 60Da Canon 300mm , 20 x 30sec subs . Dave

May be worth a browse on the Arduino forum. Dave

Have you downloaded T'Daves sketch ? stuff here Dave http://sourceforge.net/projects/arduinoascomfocuser/files/Mark2/Software/V2.1.1/

Amazing stuff men, dread to think how long it would take to amass 400 hours of data in the UK probably 40 years Dave

Looking good Gina, do you think it will need some sort of "soft start" to take up the load ? Dave

Thanks for reply Dave, may be able to find some Linux thing. Dave

Hi Dave, got the focuser working fine on Win XX but am thinking of adding it to my Mac imaging project. Is the code interchangeable or does it need altering for the Mac ? Thanks, Dave

Peters looks like it's using the weight of the roof to counterbalance the flap, both driven by the same thing.? Dave

If only you had a giant 3D printer then you could print the whole obs'y I see the Chinese are printing houses. Dave

I bought a Velbon DV7000 on recommendation from others on this forum. Dave

The limit is 60 deg in time lapse mode eg 2X 6X 12X you then have to push the button to get it to carry on. In sidereal, solar, lunar and.5X it rotates 360 deg, haven't tried it yet. Dave

No, two bits of aluminium joined with a "skeleton" hinge, bit cheap and floppy but does the job. Nicked the idea from Dave D Dave