[APBeta] Telescope Connection Problem

[Mark Ritchie]

I am running V2 2.0b66 and I can connect to a CGEM mount using the ASCOM
interface.  I loaded ASCOM 5.0a and the Celestron driver version 5.  I
installed the ASCOM 5.5 update, but that caused issues, so I removed it.  I
am running Windows XP SP3 using a Belkin USB/Serial adapter.

 

I just got the beta version, so I haven't had a chance to control the
telescope under the stars, but it does connect just fine.  

 

I hope this helps

 

Mark

 

From: apbeta-bounces at lists.astroplanner.net
[mailto:apbeta-bounces at lists.astroplanner.net] On Behalf Of Ken Harrison
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 11:40 AM
To: AstroPlanner Beta Testers
Subject: Re: [APBeta] Telescope Connection Problem

 

I have an HEQ5pro which under PC Control ( Keyspan adaptor usb>Serial Comms
2) usually works under Nexstar 5/8 commands.

When I try under V2 I get an error message saying comms not connected. ( The
telescope window, also comes up blank)



 

On 23/11/2009, Jared <jwellman at gmail.com> wrote: 

Can someone confirm that they're at least successfully able to connect with
a Celestron mount using a Windows machine with AP?  

Thanks,
Jared





On Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 11:51 AM, Jared <jwellman at gmail.com> wrote:

I'm not sure if this has been reported yet or not...or if it's part of the
the ASCOM issue.  I just wanted to make sure that this is a real unreported
issue before I go and file a bug.

Anyways, whenever I attempt to connect to either my NexStar SE mount or my
CGEM AP almost always takes about 15-30 seconds and then says it can't
connect.  Using the same connection port and settings I can open up Starry
Night and it connects almost immediately.  

I'm using a Bluestar adapter for interfacing with the telescope.  Is this a
common problem or is this something new?  

I'm using Windows 7 32Bit. This has been happening for a while now.
Eventually it will connect after closing and opening AP enough times.

Thanks,
Jared





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