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- Sun May 05, 2019 6:49 am
- Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
- Topic: Connecting GPUSB to Losmandy G9 Mount
- Replies: 8
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Re: Connecting GPUSB to Losmandy G9 Mount
Hi Doug, I have posted my GPUSB for repair and conversion to a GPUSB-AH two days ago as confirmed in my PM to you. I confirm the Celestron Digital Drive System Model 492 for my G-9 mount (made by Losmandy for Celestron) is configured active high. When I press the buttons on the my Celestron hand con...
- Thu May 02, 2019 9:08 am
- Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
- Topic: Connecting GPUSB to Losmandy G9 Mount
- Replies: 8
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Re: Connecting GPUSB to Losmandy G9 Mount
Hi Doug, It seems strange that the G-9 mount is active high (need GPUSB-AH) whereas the G-8 and GM-11 are active low (need GPUSB) as I understand the G-9 is a copy of the G-8 made for Celestron. So yes maybe the voltmeter measurement is the warning you should put on the website. I would like to retu...
- Mon Apr 29, 2019 11:13 pm
- Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
- Topic: Connecting GPUSB to Losmandy G9 Mount
- Replies: 8
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Re: Connecting GPUSB to Losmandy G9 Mount
Hi Doug, I checked the voltage and the Model 492 Celestron Digital Drive System does indeed have an "active high" configuration so I need the GPUSB-AH. Can I swap my GPUSB for a GPUSB-AH? It was shipped on 30/3/19 to Australia and received a week or so later. Description Unit price Qty Amount USB Gu...
- Wed Apr 24, 2019 7:48 am
- Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
- Topic: Connecting GPUSB to Losmandy G9 Mount
- Replies: 8
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Re: Connecting GPUSB to Losmandy G9 Mount
Hi Again,
Here is are photos of the Celestron Digital Drive System Model 492 and the wiring diagram for the hand paddle that plugs into the HC/CCD port.
Thanks Dallas.
Here is are photos of the Celestron Digital Drive System Model 492 and the wiring diagram for the hand paddle that plugs into the HC/CCD port.
Thanks Dallas.
- Wed Apr 24, 2019 7:39 am
- Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
- Topic: Connecting GPUSB to Losmandy G9 Mount
- Replies: 8
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Re: Connecting GPUSB to Losmandy G9 Mount
Further to my question: The wiring diagram for the HC/CCD port on the Celestron Digital Drive System Model 492 is shown in this thread: https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/442763-losmandy-digital-drive-system-492-lodestar/?fbclid=IwAR1Y2_riF5hj6qoaFJl7SQQsV7Ulgl_23lBLb9IBNwRjG-kZpoUjuxnj6_Q The note ...
- Tue Apr 23, 2019 11:35 pm
- Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
- Topic: Connecting GPUSB to Losmandy G9 Mount
- Replies: 8
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Connecting GPUSB to Losmandy G9 Mount
Hi, I have just purchased a GPUSB guide adapter and cable for my non-Gemini Losmandy G9 mount (made for Celestron). When I plugged it in there was a short circuit which blew up a diode (reverse polarity protection) in the Celestron Digital Drive System Model 492. I have replaced the diode and the 49...