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Hi Can you let us know what focuser you went for?
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spillage started following Is Astro Pixel Processor still being developed? and usb 3.0 active extension lead
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Thanks all for you comments. Not really sure where to go as my current set up puts my pc in the elements and just had to replace the processor. To be able to move the pc into my shed I need a run of at least 6m from mount to pc. At the moment I am using vga and usb over cat5 extenders to connect the monitor, keyboard and mouse. All the usb at the mount is connected into a startech powered usb 3 hub.
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Hi All, Looking for a reliable but not crazy priced active usb lead (at least 8m) to power my asi1600, wheel, guide cam etc..I was looking at the Lindy 43159 or a startech m/f cable. The startech I'm sure this would be more reliable but it has the power in the middle of the cable so I would have to butcher the psu and extend the lead. Has anyone got any experience and advice for me. Cheers Mark.
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@Jim Smith How is the balance of the scope when you release the clutches? I would route the cables from the scope down the dec and along the ra if you have enough cable to allow dec full movement. Not sure if you are aware how much rotating the scope in the tubes also helps with balance. *Might be worth loosing the telrad and using plate solving instead.
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Sorry should have been clearer. I have a 3d printed ring ready to fit on top of the clips but would removing the clips remove this need.
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@alacant will removing the primary clips do away with the need for an additional ring? cheers Mark.
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At the moment one pair of jeans and an old summer coat!!!! I really need to strip my kit down for cleaning and get it all back up and running.
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Doug was selling them a while back. It's worth sending him an email.
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Guiding and Plate Solving - Which way to head?
spillage replied to DanLXIX's topic in Discussions - Software
NINA is a great bit of kit. I have not used my gear for at least the last 6 months and within minutes I was up an running. NINA is very much like sgpro but in my opinion has some better options. I just use stellerium to find a target and then use the search in NINA to get there. I also use cdc and connect this to my mount so I can see what is doable in my location. -
Is Astro Pixel Processor still being developed?
spillage replied to GeekTeacher's topic in Discussions - Software
Just found this tutorial on affinity photo and I must say its seems impressive for the price. I'm not a PS person so not sure how alike affinity is to PS. -
Hi Dave and welcome. I too am local to you. Just outside Langport. My advice is to not get involved with astrophotography....🙃
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I think this will be the next thing I do to my little 130. Just need to find someone who can print it for me.
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Atik camera and filter wheel won't connect
spillage replied to rubecula's topic in Discussions - Cameras
I found my copy of SGP had connection issues when using the asi1600 and asi120 then started having platesolve issues. That is why I switched to NINA. -
Atik camera and filter wheel won't connect
spillage replied to rubecula's topic in Discussions - Cameras
Give N.I.N.A a go.