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by dpanderson
Sat Apr 27, 2019 6:18 pm
Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
Topic: Connecting GPUSB to Losmandy G9 Mount
Replies: 8
Views: 15317

Re: Connecting GPUSB to Losmandy G9 Mount

From the diagram you provided, if the direction of the LED in the diagram is correct, then the 492 has an "active-high" configuration, which would explain why you had the failure. If true, you need the GPUSB-AH, not the GPUSB. Do you have a voltmeter? If so, attach the positive lead to pin 2 of the ...
by dpanderson
Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:43 am
Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
Topic: Guide Port Converter for Takahashi Mounts Item #: GPCNV-TAK
Replies: 9
Views: 16044

Re: Guide Port Converter for Takahashi Mounts Item #: GPCNV-TAK

I use a mirror-imaged pin numbering scheme on the DIN connector, but other than that you have the correct connections, so I don't think anything is broken. You might try flexing the cable a bit while testing continuity, just in case it is an intermittent connection.
by dpanderson
Mon Mar 04, 2019 8:40 am
Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
Topic: Orion snyscan dobsonian xx12g
Replies: 4
Views: 10258

Re: Orion snyscan dobsonian xx12g

I agree. One other thing to keep in mind with an Alt-Az mount for astrophotography. For longer exposure times, you will suffer field rotation unless you include a derotator.
by dpanderson
Sun Mar 03, 2019 1:35 pm
Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
Topic: Orion snyscan dobsonian xx12g
Replies: 4
Views: 10258

Re: Orion snyscan dobsonian xx12g

While the USB2EQ5 interface cable would work with this telescope since it uses the Synscan handcontroller, the problem is that it is an Alt-Az mount. The EQMOD ASCOM driver does not currently support Alt-Az mounts, only equatorial mounts.
by dpanderson
Sat Feb 23, 2019 7:35 am
Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
Topic: Longer length cable
Replies: 3
Views: 9202

Re: Longer length cable

There are so many to choose from, I would hate to recommend one without knowing what your needs are for cable length to PC, distance to a power source and who your favorite retailer is. Here is one example, but the USB cord is pretty short. https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Port-2-5A-power-adapter...
by dpanderson
Fri Feb 22, 2019 1:36 pm
Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
Topic: Longer length cable
Replies: 3
Views: 9202

Re: Longer length cable

I can make them shorter easily, but not longer. They come precut to this length prior to me finishing the assembly. Also, the TTL signal levels coming out of the cable in to the mount are not intended to propagate well over long distances. If you are only going 12 feet, a USB extension cable between...
by dpanderson
Fri Feb 15, 2019 9:55 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: SWO-ASI cameras and coiled cord GPCC5
Replies: 1
Views: 11214

Re: SWO-ASI cameras and coiled cord GPCC5

The best way to figure this out is to have pinouts (including pin number mapping) for the guide port connectors for the camera and mount. I've done a little searching, but can't find this information.
by dpanderson
Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:34 pm
Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
Topic: FCUSB Absolute Position Sensor
Replies: 2
Views: 9326

Re: FCUSB Absolute Position Sensor

Sent a link to you via private message. Have fun!
by dpanderson
Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:31 pm
Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
Topic: USB2EQ6 Connection Issues
Replies: 1
Views: 7926

Re: USB2EQ6 Connection Issues

I worked with Craig on this issue and we figured out there was a wiring issue on the USB2EQ6 he received that escaped through our normal test process. We will be revising that process to prevent this from happening in the future.
by dpanderson
Thu Dec 06, 2018 1:58 pm
Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
Topic: Takahashi mount autoguiding question
Replies: 5
Views: 13281

Re: Takahashi mount autoguiding question

Hi Joe. Curious to know if you ever got your system up and running? I have another customer with the same system and he is having issues.

Thank you in advance.
by dpanderson
Wed Nov 14, 2018 8:38 am
Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
Topic: DSUSB and Nikon D90 problem
Replies: 3
Views: 9214

Re: DSUSB and Nikon D90 problem

Sounds good. Please include a note with the package to remind me what to do.
by dpanderson
Tue Nov 13, 2018 7:59 am
Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
Topic: DSUSB and Nikon D90 problem
Replies: 3
Views: 9214

Re: DSUSB and Nikon D90 problem

This is very strange, and something I have not heard of before. The only thing I can think of is that there is either a ground loop or possibly an electrostatic discharge (ESD) event. If your camera and the DSUSB are plugged into the same laptop, or into the same USB hub, then a ground loop seems un...
by dpanderson
Thu Oct 25, 2018 5:19 pm
Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
Topic: DSUSB availability in Europe
Replies: 1
Views: 8183

Re: DSUSB availability in Europe

You can order directly from us at our website. Postage to Spain will be added automatically when you place your order.
by dpanderson
Sun Oct 07, 2018 8:47 am
Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
Topic: PC <> Mount Comms Issue
Replies: 3
Views: 9102

Re: PC <> Mount Comms Issue

Please email your shipping address to doug@shoestringastronomy.com and I will ship another USB2EQ5 for you to try.
by dpanderson
Wed Sep 19, 2018 1:04 pm
Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
Topic: Vixen DMD-3 controller with GPUSB questions
Replies: 3
Views: 9747

Re: Vixen DMD-3 controller with GPUSB questions

Very nice discovery! That looks exactly like what I was thinking. Since you have a GPUSB-AH, the only difference would be reversing the (+) and (-) connections shown in Figure 6.