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Hardware Development / Re: AstroEQ Basic Hand Controllers

« on: July 07, 2017, 10:10:10 »

I only noted one thing with standalone mode.

When I powerup in standalone mode (Handcontroler speed switch on "ST4 speed" position) then sideral tracking starts.

If I decide to slew at higher speed, I select "Goto speed" position, then sideral tracking stops waiting for NESW push buttons orders.

I have to select back "ST4 speed" position, in order sideral tracking starts again.

Is it expected behavior ?
I would find nice to get sideral tracking always on (ie independant of speed switch position) ?

Thank you

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Hardware Development / Re: AstroEQ Basic Hand Controllers

« on: July 06, 2017, 10:45:48 »

Thank you for your answer.

I only had a 2 positions switch available, so formerly I did not wire the ST4 speed...
Anyway my handcontroller now works good, with ST4 and GOTO speed.

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General Discussion / Re: New to AstroEQ forum

« on: July 06, 2017, 10:27:10 »

Hi all,

my mount finally equiped with AstroEq, x2 Nema 17 (0.9°), and basic hand controller for visual stuffs.

I added all the electronic into a carton box (controller and PSU), to make it easy to move.

You will notice the yellow pulley (MXL) on DEC shaft. It is my first "3D printed" part (received my printer yesterday night..).

Final tests and fine tuning will be done with the help of a clear sky.

It is a really nice project, I love it,
Vincent

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Hardware Development / Re: AstroEQ Basic Hand Controllers

« on: July 03, 2017, 07:55:56 »

Hi Tom,

/ this is my second message to you, I sent the first one through your website form (contact). /

My basic handcontroller tests failed, as I tried to check push buttons actions within RA/DEC values of EQMod panel...

I also thought the basic hand controller could be used when having all the setup connected to computer.

I wondered if it will be the same behavior with your future Extended Hand controller, regarding serial connection ?

Kind regards,
Vincent

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General Discussion / Re: New to AstroEQ forum

« on: July 03, 2017, 07:35:16 »

Hi Phill, Peter802 and all,

nice to see people around !

I took some time this weekend to solder a small hand controller for AstroEq.

I will now jump to motors solderings and let you know.

Vincent

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General Discussion / New to AstroEQ forum

« on: June 27, 2017, 10:40:10 »

Hello All,

I am Vincent, new to this forum, new to this AstroEQ product.

I just received my AstroEQ controller this morning. Very nice piece of hardware !
The enclosure is smaller than I thought, it will attach perfectly to my mount.

+1 for fast delivery time !

Attached a picture of my mount (with its old steppers controller)

Thank you,
Vincent