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  1. Thanks for the link Alan. it's not that I am looking for a camera, just curiosity is all🙂. Ron.
  2. I know I have been out of touch for a while, but surprised to see Atik Cameras are no longer operating. Unless I am looking in the wrong place. Ron.
  3. Hello Ken. Sorry to here you are having problems with your Mount. I Have just won a battle with my Eq6 Pro mount equatorial. I had some good advice from several members to try and rectify a fault that I believe wasn't due to the mount at all. I had read that some folks had issues with Windows11, which I had loaded on a new Asus Laptop. I bought a used Dell Laptop from Ebay with Windows 7 professional loaded. Re loaded Ascom and the other requirements, and my rig was brought back to life. If your setup was OK with an older phone, perhaps your new phone could be harboring a problem. I'm not familiar with Alt Az rigs, but I hope someone on SGL will be able assist you. Best Wishes. Ron.
  4. After long time head scratching trying to get my Observatory kit up and running, I finally succeeded yesterday. I tried GS Sever instead of EQMOD, but no success there either, my computer just froze on me. Reading through the Ascom diagnostic Prog. it stated there was only one fail, but I couldn't pinpoint what the hell it was There was some info about that windows 11 was known to kick some programmes into touch, so I bought a used Dell laptop from an Ebay seller for £54. lt was loaded with Windows7 Professional I installed Ascom 65, Eqmod, Equascom Driver, and Lo and Behold, success . I'm happy as Larry, but I would like to get to the bottom of why it is Win11 is failing. I've no Idea why my Asus Laptop is failing to accept the software but I will continue to investigate for the reason, safe in knowing that at least the system is up and running via an older computer.
  5. I'm afraid I have been absent for a short time for reasons I won't bore the forum with, but I've popped in for a look see at these ~ competition Images. I'm dumfounded by the fine quality of all I see here. I congratulate all the Contributors to this Cometition. I think Martin will find it difficult to choose a winner. 😀 Ron.
  6. Panic off, I've managed to suss out how to load the Firmware. I was thinking I needed a bit of hardware, but thankfully the FW Loader is a software upload. The old brain has slowed somewhat, but I managed to nudge it awake 😁.
  7. Hello folks. I need some advice on updating my Mount Firmware. I am having to use USB EQ Direct method, but I need some advice regarding this procedure. I have the Firmware File placed in a folder with a SYNSCAN label, but I need to direct it via. Com Port 4. I presume the file will need opening before I despatch it to my Controller, and on to the mount Card. It is the latter part of this operation I don't understand, so If anyone can help here, I would be grateful. Best Wishes all. Ron.
  8. Just returned myself after an enforced layoff. When one has blended with SGL, and bonded with the fine people who populate it, then it is just like seeing your family after a long absence from home. Welcome back, and I hope you can resurrect the work you enjoyed so much before. Ron.
  9. Thanks a lot Paul, your explanation has given me a better insight, hopefully I can get my setup up and running again. 🙂 Ron.
  10. Thanks for the welcome Stu. It's been a long journey back to better health, but in spite of the problems the NHS are having to cope with, they got me back on my feet. and it's great to be back on SGL, which also great therapy. Best Wishes. Ron.
  11. Just had a thought having seen software that may or may not be inviolved in the changes that have taken place in my absence. Software prog. l have seen called GS Server may be required to be installed. I'm totally in the dark on this , but taking notes of what information other members have kindly given me. Ron.
  12. Just a thought here, If you are adjusting collimation screws, be careful you don't lift the mirror too far, as you will probably have retaining tabs fitted that prevent the mirror tipping out of it's cell. If too much pressure is put on the mirror, it can suffer some distortion that would drasticly affect your imagery. Worth mentioning, although collimation usually calls for only minute adjustments. Welcome to SGL john. Ron.
  13. Many thanks for the advice, I appreciate your input, and I will have a looksee in beginners guide as you say. Ron.
  14. So Nice to be back Steve. I am so pleased with the welcome I've received from members. My previous appearance was very short, as I was hit with a worsening of my post Op. problems, and other complaints. Much better now though. I'm trying to get my setup up and working again, but so many changes in the software have taken place, and my older brain is struggling🙂. Ron.
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