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Yes just use disc image software to create a back up image... I have done that.. ๐ https://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/
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Hmmmm, looks very interesting... ๐
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Home position on mounts.
Stuart1971 replied to Robindonne's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Personally, I would never use a polar scope as the chances are that they are not perfectly aligned with the mount..or aligned within there own tube, they can be calibrated but I would not bother..... Use a scope and a camera and use sharpcap, or even better buy a polemaster camera... As for home position it is a good idea to mark on the mount the home position so you can repeat this, a small sharpie mark on the mount will help... -
You have 4 files highlighted in the box shown in the image above...
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Yes the above is correct, just highlight one image at a time... ๐
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Considering new mount. Preferably with encoders.
Stuart1971 replied to Datalord's topic in Discussions - Mounts
I too would like to here some reviews of the new Skywatcher EQ8-r Mount, and whether itโs much better than the original, ie, less backlash...I know they are supposed to have a better designed clutch fitted, which is good as the old ones are diabolical, holding wise and the fact they cause radial movement on the DEC shaft when tightened due to the bad design...which In turn does not help with the backlash.... Not sure the move to belt drive on the DEC axis was a good idea or not, as the direct driver seemed to work well, but it was done to make the mount easier to balance... hmmmm did not really need that... as bad me on the EQ8 is not an issue as itโs such a beast of a mount, it can handle slight offset very well.... So if there are any EQ8-r owners out there....pipe up... ๐๐ -
INDI 1.8.5 update possibly not recommended
Stuart1971 replied to JamesF's topic in Discussions - Software
I have just updated again and all is good....whatever the issue itโs sorted... ๐ -
I thought the whole point was position repeatability, which you wonโt get on grass.. ๐ค๐ค
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INDI 1.8.5 update possibly not recommended
Stuart1971 replied to JamesF's topic in Discussions - Software
Yes I had same issue, but Jasem sorted mine....it was down to a driver with one incorrect symbol in the code and so it wonโt load any of the INdI drivers....and only the third party ones... But I would have assumed he had updated the source.... -
Canโt see the point for the sake of ยฃ10 as the parts to make one would cost as much.... ๐๐
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Hi, am trying to work out some settings for autofocus, and wanted some input in case my maths it wrong, as itโs not my strongpoint... First of all critical focus zone, my scope is an f5.3 and my camera has 7.8 micron pixels, so am I correct in saying that the CFZ is approx 70 microns..? Secondly working out what size each step is from my focus motor, which is a Pegasus, to move tube from fully in to fully out is 20,000 steps, to move the tube 15mm it is 7086 steps. So I calculate this to 0.0021 mm per step, or 2 microns, is this correct, if so does that mean I have 35 steps in the CFZ....?? ๐ hope that all makes sense, as it seems to in my head, but if someone could clarify I would be grateful ๐
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Hello, I have an EQ8 mount, and have recently tried to polar align with a Polemaster, which worked very well, UNTIL I tried to tighten the securing bolts down, which seemed to shift the alignment somewhat, is this normal...? When tightening the two hex side bolts on the DEC it seemed to shift very slightly, and also the two on the RA base plate that secure it to the pier top... Also there is a certain amount of backlash in the DEC adjustment screw which I notice when going from one direction to the other... Anybody with an EQ8 notice these issues...?
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Raspberry PI, mini PC - share your experience
Stuart1971 replied to msacco's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
There are a few mounts already out there with built in USB hubs... IOptron CEM 60 and CEM 129 and Skywatcher EQ8-r -
Yes I run mine from the handset port on the mount straight to the PC...with EQMOD cable, as the EQMOD driver gives you loads more options... ๐๐
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Why not just use an EQMOD cable and ditch the handset altogether, thatโs what I do with ekos...? ๐ Edit: or did you mean from the USB port on the mount...?
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I think they are the same on older and newer versions of the mount, BUT the new version 5 handset has a USB port now too....so maybe thatโs what you read about.... ๐
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The only changes I know of from the EQ6 to the EQ6-R are the handset is now an rj45 type connector, and the power supply is a 2 pin screw on aviation connector... HTH ๐
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Pegasus UPB V2 and Ekos
Stuart1971 replied to MarkAR's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Yes, but Tim at dew control could put that connector on if you require.... ๐ -
Best Shops - online and in store?
Stuart1971 replied to Scoobygazer's topic in Getting Started General Help and Advice
My vote goes to www.astroshop.eu, They are based in Germany, I donโt shop anywhere else, two day delivery via UPS for ยฃ5...canโt beat that, and until this damn virus all there prices are cheaper than UK stockists....but if you do want a UK stockist then the widescreen centre is my choice... ๐ -
Pegasus UPB V2 and Ekos
Stuart1971 replied to MarkAR's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
This is the Pegasus one as you see almost twice the price...but yes it does have correct connector on, the one I linked to above the guy will fit one of those connectors if you ask him....he is a great guy and his name is Tim, drop him an email...or just have it as it comes and use the cable that comes with the UPB....as that has cigar plug on anyway... https://www.astroshop.eu/power-supplies/pegasusastro-power-supply-12v-10a-eu-xt60-for-upb-v2-/p,62818 -
Pegasus UPB V2 and Ekos
Stuart1971 replied to MarkAR's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Make sure itโs a good supply, and donโt get the Pegasus one itโs much too expensive, there are much much cheaper ones out there...like this one... https://www.dewcontrol.com/Mains_Power_Supply_Unit_-_12V_10A/p3099125_19688635.aspx -
Pegasus UPB V2 and Ekos
Stuart1971 replied to MarkAR's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
By adding the Pegasus UPB into the auxillary list, that is adding the driver.... ๐ -
Pegasus UPB V2 and Ekos
Stuart1971 replied to MarkAR's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Yes, I have the UPB V2 working with ekos... All you do is choose the Pegasus UPB INdI driver in the auxillary menu in the profile and set it up in INdI control panel, there is a tab for each section of the UPB.., no need to even open any of the windows software first.... ๐ -
EdgeHD 8 and Lakeside Focuser issues
Stuart1971 replied to souls33k3r's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Why do you have to change direction on UPB...? Are the โinโand โoutโ the wrong way round as that was supposed to be fixed....? -
EdgeHD 8 and Lakeside Focuser issues
Stuart1971 replied to souls33k3r's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Yes, I think you would be much better with a motorised Crayford focuser on the back of your SCT, as has been said, with the mirror shift it will never work, I tried it a few years back, and someone gave me this advice, I took it and never looked back..... ๐๐