Shoestring Astronomy Support

Thanks. I guess a simpler question would be is the signal coming from a focus controller (ie fcusb) compatible with the signal that might get plugged into the RS232 port (ie coming from guide camera, etc) on a telescope mount? Because if it was then since guide commands transmit fine via ascom over ...

I am currently controlling my Meade focus controller vis the FC USB and FC Boost but via USB to LT. I have recently successfully added a Celestron Skyportal WiFi connnection to my CGEM mount to control that (mount, guiding, etc) but would like to have remote control of focus too. Is the best way to ...

Doug, Will FCUSB work with my Meade 1209 focuser and also be compatible at the same time with GPUSB (which I am currently using) if I use a powered USB hub? If the FCUSB may require up to 12v I dont want it to impact the guding via GPUSB not to mention other things I may be using on the USB hub. Tha...

Ok Thanks! I will have to use my usb to serial converter that I have to try and make the connection.

I am tryingt to use CDC planetarium software to control my CGEM but I cannot seem to get the mount to recognize the laptop or vice versa. I am using GSUB since I dont have serial only USB connections on LT to make the connection between mount and LT. I have tried all the different com settings in th...