From: Ray Byrne <ray@in4media.co.uk>

Date: October 17, 2008 3:50:33 AM MDT

To: Astro_IIDC@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [Astro_IIDC] Re: OT - Well perhaps

Hi Chris,

VERY interesting I like DIY tinkering I built a control system (Variable Frequency Ocillator) for an old GEM I had in the early 80's. It was a great buzz when it worked first time (I even designed the PCB and etched it myself)

Thanks for that much appreciated.

On 17 Oct 2008, at 10:38, Christoph Bosshard wrote:

Hi Ray

There is some options out there.
Basically you will need a new controller for your mount that allows
Goto. One solution is a Do it yourself project from Germany. It will
allow you to interface your mount using LX200 commands from your
favorite desktop planetarium.

Here is the link:
http://littlefoot.rajiva.de/littlefoot/indexs.html

regards
Chris

--- In Astro_IIDC@yahoogroups.com, Ray Byrne <ray@...> wrote:
>
>
> On 13 Oct 2008, at 15:09, Jeff Phillips wrote:
>
> > IF I understand correctly, the problem is that you don't have
> > encoders on your current mount. Starry Night Pro or Equinox could
> > drive it, but they don't have a mechanism to know where the mount
> > is pointed, or how far it has moved during a slew.
> >
> Yes this was my confusion. My mate is an IT guy and very bright but I
> don't think he understood that my mount is totally "Dumb"
>
> >
> > You've indirectly hit upon a sore spot for me. I'd like to see a
> > standard emerge for a semi-smart mount: One with motors and
> > encoders, but no electronics. You could then use your own
> > electronics to drive it.
>
> Oh well looks like it's either star hopping or £400
>
>
> ATB
>
> Ray Byrne
> in4media | graphic and website DESIGN
> T: 01793 435704
> W: http://www.in4media.co.uk
>

ATB

Ray Byrne

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