Re: [open-phd-guiding] iOptron SmartEQ pro - "Mount does not support the required PulseGuide interface"

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Thomas D. Dean

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Apr 19, 2016, 4:43:01 PM4/19/16
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On 04/17/16 18:47, Dana Tousley wrote:
> I'm able to get the iOptron Commander thing to move the mount, so
> someone thinks it's connected, but PHD2 just gives me that error and
> says the mount isn't connected.

How are you connecting to the mount in PHD2? The iOptron Commander uses
the ASCOM interface. You should select the iOptron ASCOM mount in PHD2.
And, do not close the iOptron Commander window when it opens. It is
OK to minimize the iOptron Commander, just to not close it or click the
'X' in the corner.

Tom Dean

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Apr 23, 2016, 2:30:37 PM4/23/16
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I'm seeing the same error when trying to connect to my Paramount MEII.

I've selected "Ascom Telescope Driver for TheSky"

Bruce Waddington

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Apr 23, 2016, 2:42:19 PM4/23/16
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I think there's a separate checkbox in TheSkyX driver config window that says to enable pulse-guiding.  I think it's disabled by default, so you'll need to find it and check it.  I'm not sure of the exact terminology they use, but I'm pretty sure it's there in the UI.

 

Good luck,

Bruce

 

 


From: Bruce Waddington [mailto:bw_m...@earthlink.net]
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2016 11:41 AM
To: 'pai...@yahoo.com'
Subject: RE: [open-phd-guiding] iOptron SmartEQ pro - "Mount does not support the required PulseGuide interface"

 

I think there's a separate checkbox in TheSkyX driver config window that says to enable pulse-guiding.  I think it's disabled by default, so you'll need to find it and check it.  I'm not sure of the exact terminology they use, but I'm pretty sure it's there in the UI.

 

Good luck,

Bruce

 


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Apr 23, 2016, 4:04:42 PM4/23/16
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You're right Bruce!

It's called DirectDrive in Paramount speak.

Checking the box solves the problem.

Thanks.

pai...@yahoo.com

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Apr 23, 2016, 4:05:09 PM4/23/16
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On Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 1:43:01 PM UTC-7, tomdean1939 wrote:
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