This sounds like one of the transistors in the motor drive circuit has failed. This should be repairable. Please open the case and take pictures of the top and bottom of the printed circuit board, then send those by email to doug@shoestringastronomy.com
Thank you.
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- Wed Apr 22, 2020 6:37 am
- Forum: Third-Party Hardware and Software
- Topic: Televue Focusmaster not responding to left movement command
- Replies: 2
- Views: 13497
- Mon Mar 23, 2020 4:13 pm
- Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
- Topic: DSUSB2 not connecting Nikon camera
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6300
Re: DSUSB2 not connecting Nikon camera
You are correct, the FTDI driver is not related to DSUSB/DSUSB2. As you have noted, your DSUSB2 must be OK since it works on the Win10 machine. One thing you might try is DSLR Shutter from www.stark-labs.com. It has built-in support for the DSUSB/DSUSB2, not a separate driver. If that works, then it...
- Tue Feb 25, 2020 8:58 am
- Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
- Topic: DSUSB does not work on Fuji
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11405
Re: DSUSB does not work on Fuji
For the cables, I don't have any other suggestions, especially since they work on one camera and you have tried two different cables.
For the Mac issue, I'm not sure what the problem would be. I don't have access to a Mac, so won't be able to try and duplicate the problem here.
For the Mac issue, I'm not sure what the problem would be. I don't have access to a Mac, so won't be able to try and duplicate the problem here.
- Sun Feb 16, 2020 7:27 pm
- Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
- Topic: DSUSB does not work on Fuji
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11405
Re: DSUSB does not work on Fuji
Hmm, this seems odd. I've not worked with anyone using a Fuji camera that I know of, but according to this webpage I would think it would be compatible: https://www.doc-diy.net/photo/remote_pinout/ The only thing I can suggest is to make sure the cable is completely seated coming out of the DSUSB. T...
- Mon Nov 25, 2019 1:10 pm
- Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
- Topic: SDK/API documentation for DSUSB
- Replies: 4
- Views: 14284
Re: SDK/API documentation for DSUSB
Will send a link via email.
- Wed Aug 28, 2019 9:07 am
- Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
- Topic: EQMOD SHOESTRING
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8246
Re: EQMOD SHOESTRING
You can bypass the handcontroller completely and run directly to the handcontroller port on your mount using either the USB2EQ5 or USB2EQ6 (depends on the type of connector on your mount). I believe the software you have listed is compatible with the ASCOM standard, so you will also need the ASCOM p...
- Wed Aug 21, 2019 1:13 pm
- Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
- Topic: FCUSB and SGP
- Replies: 24
- Views: 44763
Re: FCUSB and SGP
To make sure this isn't an issue with the FCUSB, have you tried FocusPal that can be downloaded from the Shoestring Astronomy website?
- Wed Aug 21, 2019 1:01 pm
- Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
- Topic: What do I need
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8139
Re: What do I need
If APT supports the Orion StarShoot, then I think you have everything you need. You will need to connect the autoguider output port on the StarShoot to the autoguider input port on your mount.
- Wed Aug 21, 2019 12:59 pm
- Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
- Topic: DSUSB cable - ERROR Initializing the DSUSB adapter issue! - SOLVED
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11112
Re: DSUSB cable - ERROR Initializing the DSUSB adapter issue! - SOLVED
Glad to hear you have this working now. Thank you for the follow-up post that may benefit others.
- Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:34 am
- Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
- Topic: Need the shoestring adapter cable
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8021
Re: Need the shoestring adapter cable
What mount do you have?
Can you send pictures of the cables you already have?
Can you send pictures of the cables you already have?
- Sat Jul 20, 2019 2:12 pm
- Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
- Topic: FocusPal system error & H800041023
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9674
Re: FocusPal system error & H800041023
I have not heard of this issue before. Did you try to uninstall then re-install FocusPal after the upgrade?
- Fri May 31, 2019 8:07 am
- Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
- Topic: Connecting GPUSB to Losmandy G9 Mount
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15423
Re: Connecting GPUSB to Losmandy G9 Mount
Dallas,
Apologies for the slow reply, I just noticed this post today.
The voltage should not be an issue.
I believe the handcontroller should be able to run in parallel.
Apologies for the slow reply, I just noticed this post today.
The voltage should not be an issue.
I believe the handcontroller should be able to run in parallel.
- Sun May 05, 2019 7:59 pm
- Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
- Topic: Guide Port Converter for Takahashi Mounts Item #: GPCNV-TAK
- Replies: 9
- Views: 16356
Re: Guide Port Converter for Takahashi Mounts Item #: GPCNV-TAK
Yes, please do. It's certainly possible that the GPCNV-TAK has failed.
- Wed May 01, 2019 9:02 am
- Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
- Topic: Connecting GPUSB to Losmandy G9 Mount
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15423
Re: Connecting GPUSB to Losmandy G9 Mount
I'd say it is quite likely that the output drivers on your GPUSB are now damaged, but the good news is that this is the part that is different between a GPUSB and a GPUSB-AH. So, I think the best course of action is to return it to me and I will repair/convert it to a GPUSB-AH. I'll send you a priva...
- Sat Apr 27, 2019 6:27 pm
- Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
- Topic: Ultima 2000 Guiding
- Replies: 2
- Views: 9113
Re: Ultima 2000 Guiding
Hi Russell. I've never owned one of these, so I am unable to help. Regarding the ZWO ST4USB, you should try ZWO or the dealer that sold it to you.