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<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=060251801-04082009>Tim.
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class=060251801-04082009>I have place a few comments below. Remember that
APV2 is still Beta and we should keep thing in this forum so Paul will know
what works and what doesn't.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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face=Tahoma>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
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[mailto:apbeta-bounces@lists.astroplanner.net] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Tim
Crawford<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, August 03, 2009 8:52 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
AstroPlanner Beta Testers<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [APBeta] Unable to Connect to
POTH<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV> have previously brought this up and it is still unresolved... I
apologize for bringing it up<BR>again and only do so as I continue to be
frustrated with this problem. <BR><BR>Unable to connect to POTH Hub with
AIPV2.<BR><BR>MaxIM DL connects just fine to the POTH Hub and controls scope
quite well via the POTH Hub.<BR><BR>1) Open POTH (or open AIP 1st, makes no
difference) and have POTH connect to scope.<BR><SPAN
class=060251801-04082009><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial> No, don't
do this. open APV2 first and let AP pop the POTH handset window. If
AP does not open the POTH handset window then there is a disconnect in where
Windows thinks the ASCOM resources and where they actually reside. Maybe a
Vista bug.</FONT></SPAN><BR>2) never any indication that AIP is connected to
POTH; even though the Telescope selected is "POTH Hub"<BR>which is simply the
name of the resource I created. <BR><BR>3) Click on the Connect to
telescope box<BR><SPAN class=060251801-04082009><FONT color=#0000ff size=2
face=Arial> Do this as the first step. Don't push the connect button on
the POTH Handset window. APV2 will attempt the connection. If you see a
red and black window like thing cover the grayed out "Slew to Object" button,
Un check the connect to telescope in APV2. You will see all the numbers
disappear in the POTH handset box. Try the connect to telescope again. Mine
always displays (V4.0) after it connects up. Does not matter what flavor
of scope firmware. If successful go ahead and connect the second
app.</FONT></SPAN><BR> Get Error message: No Response
from Telescope Mount Controller.<BR><SPAN class=060251801-04082009><FONT
color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial> I get this after APV2 crashes on any
subsequent restart after the crash. Relogging onto windows fixes this.
This I think is a Vista bug as it seem some memory is never recovered
until a log off or restart.</FONT></SPAN><BR> Click OK and
pgm takes me to the Resources page for Telescopes<BR><BR>4) I named the
telescope "POTH Hub" as the resource name and selected as the Computerised
Mount<BR> "ASCOM: ASCOM Driver within the Telescopes Tab of
the Resources Page. I have tried the <BR>
configuration option as both unkown and as a
Cass/Schmit.<BR><BR><BR> Then I clicked on the Edit box next
to the Computerised Mount Description "ASCOM:....."<BR>
<BR> I then get the edit page for the ASCOM
Product......:<BR><BR> First Option is ASCOM "Mount
Type" When I click on this I get a run time
error<BR><BR> after choosing the SELECT
box.<BR><BR> The Bottom Option is ASCOM-Specific
"Computerised Mouint being controlled" I have tried both
<BR> <BR> both the LX 200 Classic (which
my mount be) as well as unkown with no positive <BR>
<BR> response as far as connecting to POTH is
concerned.<BR><BR> No other options have been choosen or
altered (have I missed one?)<BR><BR><BR><BR>Concerns:
Why I can't connect to POTH<BR><BR> There
does not appear to be any other boxes/options for me to
check<BR> within the RESOURCES page and
none (for this purpose) appear to be within<BR>
the Prefferences Page.<BR><BR>
Run Time Error returned when choosing the "Select" button
after selecting<BR> "ASCOM Mount Type"
after selecting "Edit" option for POTH named Telescope
resource.<BR> <BR><BR>HELP- truly getting a heavy case of
frustration with this... either AIPV2 has a bug (do<BR><BR>have a real concern
RE the run time error described above) or these is something, proably
<BR><BR>rather simple, that I am overlooking (or possibly both).<BR><BR>Does
any one have any suggestions. I have heard from two folks who thought
they had it working.<BR>One discovered that they did not, and was kind enough
to supply detail, while the other person has not come back to me with specific
steps.<BR><BR>I am still uncertain as to whether or not there is anyone out
there who has this working? But, Ii so I would sure appreciate some
help.<BR><BR>Paul.... I hope you will at least have some input on the run time
error, along the way,which I have previously brought to your attention.... can
understand you are a busy person and no sweat on time and understand you will
get to it when you are able to deal with.<BR><BR><BR>Per Ardua Ad
Astra<BR><BR><BR>Tim Crawford<BR>Arch Cape Observatory <BR>
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