AstroEQ for EQ mounts

[The_PSY3NTIST]

Nope that didn't work lol. I've used a different USB port that has registered as com port 4 but still says access denied, strange. If I choose the wrong port it simply says not found. I'm guessing yours just loaded straight up?

[Oily]

I initially had problems because I was using XP but that's all been sorted out.What board versions are available?

[Oily]

I initially had problems because I was using XP but that's all been sorted out.What board versions are available?

[The_PSY3NTIST]

That's the list. Not sure what's going off just keeps saying access denied or not in sync. I am using xp too wonder if that's anything to do with it.

[TCWORLD]

You should select the AstroEQ V4-DIY setting for the board - the other one is a custom one I made for my mount. This definitely wont make any difference as the two are exactly the same. But just in case that changes in the future.

In device manager, right click on 'Com3' and click properties. What does the 'Manufacturer' field display as? Also, on the 'Details' tab, find 'Bus reported device description' in the drop down menu. What does this say?

[Quatermass]

I had this problem with the config running then not finishing off here is what Tom said in his correspondence to me..

Sometimes the config utility won't connect properly. If it does there is a dirty fix. Leave the config utility open (don't exit it). Then, while it is open and at the bit which says is can't connect, do the following:

Unplug the USB cable.

Unplug the power cable.

wait a few seconds.

Plug in the power cable.

Plug in the USB cable.

Once windows has redetected AstroEQ, continue using the config utility. If you are at the point setup screen and clicked done only to have it fail, there is a back button to return the setup screen. Click done again after doing the fix above and it should upload fine.

If you have started running the config utility, you need it to run all the way through, otherwise the AstroEQ firmware won't be downloaded and you won't be able to connect with CdC.

There is some software glitch in the config utility which I haven't gotten to the bottom of - there is nothing wrong with the AstroEQ board, and you won't ever see this glitch when using EQMOD.

[Quatermass]

His on the case faster than a ferret up a drain pipe   thank you Tom.

[The_PSY3NTIST]

Hi Tom. I think they are what you mean. Still getting the same error with v4-diy board setting.

Thanks

[The_PSY3NTIST]

His on the case faster than a ferret up a drain pipe thank you Tom.

Haha. I tried that fix from your notes but still nothing.

[The_PSY3NTIST]

Oooo think its off!! EEPROM read in progress!

[The_PSY3NTIST]

I'm in!!! Must have not done the "dirty fix" the right way the first 2 times

Thanks to all

[TCWORLD]

I am really starting to hate developing software for windows, its just so finicky. On one pc it works fine, on another it doesn't, and on mine I can't recreate any of the issues to debug them, lol!

[TCWORLD]

Its interesting that yours reports the name correctly ("AstroEQ Mount Controller"). Mine just says 'USB Serial Port' and the manufacturer as Microchip. Another one if Windows' many peculiarities.

[The_PSY3NTIST]

Lol just pressed done on the page where you enter the ratios and it's access denied again and gone to the beginning. I'll try again tonight lol. Windows does what it wants Tom. Astroeq OS next

[TCWORLD]

When you get to the screen to enter gear ratios, you can unplug power and usb, plug them back in again. Once the com port reappears in device manager, then click next.

[The_PSY3NTIST]

Thanks Tom Ill give it another go shortly

[Gina]

I sometimes need to do the "dirty mod" with a Synta mount - I think it's Windoze that's the problem.  It often can't find a USB device however well it's connected

[The_PSY3NTIST]

Windows is rubbish I think it's far to say

[Gonzo]

Windows is rubbish I think it's far to say

Hence I use Debian

[TCWORLD]

Debian is just as bad. I've spent the last 18 hours straight trying to get the print server on my NAS to actually print anything.

[The_PSY3NTIST]

OSX for me idiot proof

[JamesF]

OSX for me idiot proof

It needs to be

James

[The_PSY3NTIST]

It needs to be

James

Does when I'm on it

[JamesF]

Debian is just as bad. I've spent the last 18 hours straight trying to get the print server on my NAS to actually print anything.

I always found Debian to be a bit too "right on" for me.  Ubuntu used to float my boat because it had a slightly more real world attitude to things that weren't open source, but then they went and ruined it with Unity and Gnome3.  These days I've gone a bit Minty and use their MATE (Gnome2 fork) version.

James

[The_PSY3NTIST]

Trying safe mode to get it setup now, going to be no pins left on this USB plug before long