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Re: [Completed] AstroEQ 8.0.3(beta)
« Reply #105 on: April 10, 2017, 23:33:54 »
@BigRD

Somehow I managed to corrupt the .hex files in the process of packaging it for release.

I've fixed it now (re-uploaded to the first post of this thread).


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Re: [Completed] AstroEQ 8.0.3(beta)
« Reply #106 on: April 13, 2017, 18:18:07 »
I've also updated the tutorial page on using the configuration utility to reflect the new version. If you are unsure about what any of the settings fields do, refer to that link for more info.
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Re: [Completed] AstroEQ 8.0.3(beta)
« Reply #107 on: April 14, 2017, 21:27:40 »
Thanks Tom, uploaded firmware and configuration.

Testing:

Loving the new smooth acceleration/declaration.

E, W, S working just fine. North only moves 1 step and stops. 1 mouse click equals 1 step regardless of speed selected. Any ideas?

Reverting back to 7.4 and back to working in all directions.

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Re: [Completed] AstroEQ 8.0.3(beta)
« Reply #108 on: April 14, 2017, 21:36:48 »
You need to click and hold the NESW buttons in EQMOD. Just clicking will move only a couple of steps.

There shouldn't be anything wrong with the north as far as I'm aware. If south works there's no reason north shouldn't.
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Re: [Completed] AstroEQ 8.0.3(beta)
« Reply #109 on: April 14, 2017, 21:43:58 »
Hi Tom, I click and hold on N and not much happens all other directions are fine. If I reverse the direction in EQMod then North is fine and the problem move to South. I'm using the EQ5 custom pulley config.

When I revert back to 7.4 all is well again in all directions.
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Re: [Completed] AstroEQ 8.0.3(beta)
« Reply #110 on: April 15, 2017, 10:21:47 »
Hi!

Same issue in here. In south direction only moves 1 step, but only in slewing. In goto movement everything fine in all direction. 7.4 is OK.

Furthermore (8.0.2):
- If I set the "uStep Gear Change" to enabled, then the tracking isn't move with 16 uStep (rather then 2 uStep), goto movements is fine.
- But if I set "Gear change" to disabled, then the tracking is fine, but the goto movements is very slow  (with "Goto rate limit" set to "No limit" --> setting to 400 much faster, but not enough)
Not vice versa must be?
In 7.4 everything fine, but I wanted to use a hand controller.

Or am I doing something wrong?
« Last Edit: April 15, 2017, 10:24:48 by zozee0214 »
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Re: [Completed] AstroEQ 8.0.3(beta)
« Reply #111 on: April 15, 2017, 11:04:20 »
I'll look into it on Monday when I get back from vising family.

This is why I put it out for beta test.
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Re: [Completed] AstroEQ 8.0.3(beta)
« Reply #112 on: April 15, 2017, 15:00:40 »
No hurry, family comes first 😊

Totally understand it's beta and only out for testing. Happy to assist where I can.

Enjoy your weekend.

Roy
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Re: [Completed] AstroEQ 8.0.3(beta)
« Reply #113 on: April 16, 2017, 22:32:28 »
Hi Tom

just to confirm I too loaded latest beta release
I click and hold on N and not much happens moves 1 step at a time all other directions are fine when slewing. . I'm using the EQ5 custom pulley config as well.

When I revert back to 7.4 firmware all is well again in all directions using version 4.5 astroeq box

food for thought when you have time after easter break

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Re: [Completed] AstroEQ 8.0.3(beta)
« Reply #114 on: April 17, 2017, 16:59:50 »
Just looking through the code on the train, and yep, I know the issue.

When I updated the ST4 code and moved it to the main run loop, I added something on the Dec that makes it stop the axis before changing direction, but I made a mistake such that is always executing the ST4 code regardless of whether or not the ST4 pin changed value. It just so happens that South is the default direction. So pressing North in EQMOD triggers the ST4 code to stop the mount, repeatedly.

I have accidentally fixed that when I was fixing another issue on Friday. I'll upload the corrected version tonight when I get back in front of my PC.

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Re: [Completed] AstroEQ 8.0.3(beta)
« Reply #115 on: April 17, 2017, 17:08:24 »
Hi TCWORLD and all. A few years earlier, a'm build AstroEK for my EK 5, Ver. 4.6.
Now I'm going to install the new beta firmware 8.0.2. Is it possible without changing the hardware? I'm interesting for standalone AstroEQ.
I'm trying, but N command not responding.
Sorry for my bad English. :(
Greetings, Vasko from Belgrade.
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Re: [Completed] AstroEQ 8.0.3(beta)
« Reply #116 on: April 17, 2017, 17:35:08 »
Hi Vasko,

The V4.6 is fine for the new firmware (in fact all hardware versions should be).

I know about the North issue, it's already been reported a couple of posts ago. I have already fixed the problem but I won't be able to upload 8.0.3(beta) until I get home tonight. I'll post again here once I have uploaded it.

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Re: [Completed] AstroEQ 8.0.3(beta)
« Reply #117 on: April 17, 2017, 19:54:07 »
I've updated the firmware to correct the North issue.

The download from the first post has been updated to include the new hex files, but I am also attaching just the hex files to this post so those who have already downloaded got the latest config utility don't need to download the 12MB zip archive again.
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Re: [Completed] AstroEQ 8.0.3(beta)
« Reply #118 on: April 17, 2017, 21:10:58 »
Thank's Tom! :)
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Re: [Completed] AstroEQ 8.0.3(beta)
« Reply #119 on: April 18, 2017, 17:19:19 »
Hi Tom,
Copied new hex files and all working ok when slewing
Many thanks for all your hard work.
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