Differences between the losmandy gemini and gemini 2 system?

[wavydavy]

Hi,

  Can someone give an idea of the main diffences between the old Gemini system and the updated losmandy Gemini 2 system, I can read up on the newer version but its a bit vague online for the older version info.

Can the older version be completely run off a computer ?

 Any info will be welcome..............

[whipdry]

Yes, I use the Gemini Ascom Driver it allows me to control the older Gemini from a computer.

Here's a link to the manual for the older Gemini;

http://www.losmandy.com/losmandygoto/gemini_manual_l4.pdf

If you join the Gemini Ascom Driver Yahoo Group you can use this link;

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Gemini_ASCOM_Driver/files/Installation_instructions-features/

 

Peter

[fireballxl5]

Yes, as Peter confirms G1 can be controlled from a PC via a standard serial port (with USB adaptor if necessary). G2 has options for either USB or Ethernet (preferred for easy assess/control via a webpage).

 

I've had both G1 and now G2 on my MI-250 mount for 10 years now. 

Check out Tom Hilton's fantastic website dedicated to supporting Gemini at http://www.gemini-2.com/. There's lots of info on both versions here.