Shoestring Astronomy Support

I would be happy to support a volunteer that knows how to write a 64-bit driver.

I can't say for sure why it only works with ASCOM hub in the path, but I suspect it is because the FCUSB ASCOM driver is 32-bit and not directly compatible with SharpCap.

Hendrik40, do you have autofocus turned off as bschmid12 has done?

The FCUSB should put out +5V in one direction and -5V in the other direction, i.e. the polarity of the 5V should reverse. Moonlite made two variations of their pinout so be sure that is correct, see three paragraphs down on this webpage: http://store.shoestringastronomy.com/products_fc.htm. Yes, I c...

Yes, the FCUSB focus motor controller should work with the Meade 1206.

I do not have a 64-bit ASCOM driver at this time, or the skills to produce one myself. I would gladly support anyone that would like to create a new driver.

You might also try a search or post at this group:
https://ascomtalk.groups.io/

You can find those here:
http://store.shoestringastronomy.com/downloads.htm

You would just need to add the DSCBL-01 adapter cable since you already have the DSUSB shutter controller.

According to this:
https://www.eos-magazine.com/articles/r ... ility.html
the R8 has the same 2.5mm jack as the R7.

Yes

Per this: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/accessories/Shutter-Releases-for-the-Nikon-Z6-II-Kit/1599732-REG-48203 the Nikon Z6 has the DC-2 connector on it, so the DSUSB with DSCBL-15 adapter cable should work. Per this: https://support.usa.canon.com/kb/index?page=content&id=ART182501 the Canon R7 has...

What model of Nikon camera?

The pinout for the 3.5mm connector in the DSUSB is shown on page 5 of this document: http://store.shoestringastronomy.com/ShutterRemoteMod.pdf Various cameras require different sequencing of the Wakeup/Focus and Shutter signals. It sounds like your camera requires both to be asserted in order to fir...

I've never used EO so I can't help you out. Please try EO tech support.

DSUSBCheck provides very low level control of the DSUSB, i.e. it allows you to control the LED color and the two electrical signals all separately. For many cameras, both the "Assert" and the "Open" signals must be used to get the shutter to open. Some cameras only take one or the other signal to ge...