I want to use my Lodestar guider with my Tak NJP Temma 2 mount.
I have the camera plugin cable with a phone plug on one end.
What cable adapter do I need to plug from that into the autguiding port in the Temma box?
Greg.
Lodestar and Tak Temma 1 cables needed
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Re: Lodestar and Tak Temma 1 cables needed
If your mount has the 6-pin DIN socket (like the old PS2 mouse) then our GPCNV-TAK would work. See:
http://store.shoestringastronomy.com/gpcnv_tak.htm
Unfortunately some Tak mounts now have a different circular connector that I can't find a mate for, so just check your mount to be sure.
http://store.shoestringastronomy.com/gpcnv_tak.htm
Unfortunately some Tak mounts now have a different circular connector that I can't find a mate for, so just check your mount to be sure.
Re: Lodestar and Tak Temma 1 cables needed
Doug, I too have an NJP (actually the last run of those known as the "JPZ") w Temma 2 (not the newer Temma 2 "M") and I'm trying to control the mount via a Lodestar but can only drive the X+ and Y+ axis. I am also using your GPCNV-TAK converter. Am I missing something? Should I also be using the GPUSB in order to control all four axes? I have used PHD, MaxIm, and the guide software that ships with Lodestar - all with the same result. Best. Steve
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Re: Lodestar and Tak Temma 1 cables needed
I apologize, I don't know enough about the Lodestar to say if it is compatible with the Temma mount.
Re: Lodestar and Tak Temma 1 cables needed
Doug,
Problem solved!
In the end, it was a ribbon cable inside of the Temma box that connects the I/Os to the main PCB. It had loosened and pulled back from its connectors. When I reseated it, everything fell into place, everything now works as it should. Unbelievable!
Thanks all the same.
Best,
Steve
Problem solved!
In the end, it was a ribbon cable inside of the Temma box that connects the I/Os to the main PCB. It had loosened and pulled back from its connectors. When I reseated it, everything fell into place, everything now works as it should. Unbelievable!
Thanks all the same.
Best,
Steve
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Re: Lodestar and Tak Temma 1 cables needed
Glad to hear you got it working!