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DIY AstroEQ / Re: Standalone Operation

« on: July 27, 2016, 13:26:55 »

Hi everyone,

Sorry to revive an old tread. Has anybody got the high speed mode to work in stand alone mode?

Thanks in advance

James

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DIY AstroEQ / Re: Standalone Operation

« on: April 05, 2016, 22:32:59 »

Hi Tom,

Thanks for your reply.
Stand alone mode now works! :-) But for some reason I can't get high speed mode to work.

Here's what I've done:
-Toggle switch between GND and GPIO header pin3 (stand alone mode)
-Link from GPIO header pin2 to pin1 on the ST4 port
-Toggle switch between ST4 pin1 and pin2 (speed mode)
-Momentary switches between ST4 pin2 and pins3,4,5,6 (direction)

Stand alone / EQMOD modes work perfectly.
RA+/- and DEC+/- work perfectly.
Speed mode switch has no effect. I've checked that the switch pulls GPIO pin2 to GND at the header, so I'm confident that the cable to my hand controller and switch are functioning.

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance for your time

James

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DIY AstroEQ / Re: Standalone Operation

« on: April 04, 2016, 17:02:47 »

Hi everyone,

Sorry if this is a dumb question.
I have the V4.5 board, is the square pin of the GPIO pin1, or pin5?
Love my AstroEQ but would be really handy to have manual control for quick sessions so I don't have to set up the computer.

Many thanks

James

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DIY AstroEQ / Re: Standalone Operation

« on: February 17, 2016, 16:42:33 »

Hi everyone,

I currently use my AstroEQ for imaging by plugging it into a cheap windows tablet (along with camera). Then retreat to the comfort and warmth of the lounge and connect remotely on my laptop.
But I would love to have standalone control of my AstroEQ for visual use away from home.

I don't suppose someone could give me a few tips? Not quite an idiots guide... but close 

Many Thanks, and clear skies!

James