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George Hart
, …
Bruce Waddington
9
Feb 12
Error creating new dark library at 4.5s exposure.
is a
problem
that seems to be associated with ZWO >>
cameras
and also seems more likely to happen when the driver software and >> camera SDK software used by PHD2 are out-
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Error creating new dark library at 4.5s exposure.
is a
problem
that seems to be associated with ZWO >>
cameras
and also seems more likely to happen when the driver software and >> camera SDK software used by PHD2 are out-
Feb 12
mshe...@gmail.com
, …
Brian Valente
17
Feb 26
Pulse width, Expopsure time, and Strain Wave Mounts
day or
two
and, hopefully, will be able to shed more light on it. I've attached the
two
logs from last night's run. Not much to add from what I described. Best regards. Mike On Tuesday
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Pulse width, Expopsure time, and Strain Wave Mounts
day or
two
and, hopefully, will be able to shed more light on it. I've attached the
two
logs from last night's run. Not much to add from what I described. Best regards. Mike On Tuesday
Feb 26
Stéphane Chabert
,
Bruce Waddington
5
12/23/25
Problem for connected camera
Re:
Problem
for connected camera I think you need to step back and think about what the real
problem
is: you are probably starting with a HUGE polar alignment error. The various colored
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Problem for connected camera
Re:
Problem
for connected camera I think you need to step back and think about what the real
problem
is: you are probably starting with a HUGE polar alignment error. The various colored
12/23/25
sar...@gmail.com
, …
Bruce Waddington
15
11/2/25
Meridian flip with OAG - is there a way?
the experts
two
empty GuideLogs labelled 14:37:32 - you > weren't guiding that afternoon ! > > And no DebugLogs,. > > Follow the Upload instructions in the Help
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Meridian flip with OAG - is there a way?
the experts
two
empty GuideLogs labelled 14:37:32 - you > weren't guiding that afternoon ! > > And no DebugLogs,. > > Follow the Upload instructions in the Help
11/2/25
Andrew Burwell
, …
Brian Valente
8
7/14/25
Experiencing issues guiding throughout the night after good startup
flawlessly for
two
years. So trying to track down the specific thing that is happening here so I can address it. In the last 3 months I did start to get random disconnects of the mount. I
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Experiencing issues guiding throughout the night after good startup
flawlessly for
two
years. So trying to track down the specific thing that is happening here so I can address it. In the last 3 months I did start to get random disconnects of the mount. I
7/14/25
Stuart Taylor
, …
ronha...@yahoo.co.uk
4
4/4/25
how can I choose between two ZWO cameras in the profile wizard?
the same
problem
. It's down to the
ASI
drivers. The solution I found was to us ASCOM drivers for your
ASI
cameras
. PHD2 doesn't get confused that way. On Saturday, 5 April 2025
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how can I choose between two ZWO cameras in the profile wizard?
the same
problem
. It's down to the
ASI
drivers. The solution I found was to us ASCOM drivers for your
ASI
cameras
. PHD2 doesn't get confused that way. On Saturday, 5 April 2025
4/4/25
KJRitch
, …
David McCallie
15
3/17/25
iOptron HAE43-EC Won't Calibrate: RA and DEC Guide Rates Differ
slew or
two
. > > —david > > > On Sun, Mar 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM Brian Valente wrote: > >> Kelvin >> >> Do you have a manual or automatic rotator? If you
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iOptron HAE43-EC Won't Calibrate: RA and DEC Guide Rates Differ
slew or
two
. > > —david > > > On Sun, Mar 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM Brian Valente wrote: > >> Kelvin >> >> Do you have a manual or automatic rotator? If you
3/17/25
bulrichl
, …
Dale Ghent
13
12/5/24
Issue with dark library
ZWO guide
cameras
so I can at least take a look at the > 8/16bit issue but the gain value being a percentage is a far larger change > to the app that affects everyone. > > >
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Issue with dark library
ZWO guide
cameras
so I can at least take a look at the > 8/16bit issue but the gain value being a percentage is a far larger change > to the app that affects everyone. > > >
12/5/24
Dennis Miller
, …
CaLIGHTs DSO Image Calibration Tool
58
11/4/24
Rate not fast enough
is an
ASI
290mm mini). >>>>>>> Good to know - the calibration and guiding assistant routines seemed >>>>>>> to be happy. I wasn'
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Rate not fast enough
is an
ASI
290mm mini). >>>>>>> Good to know - the calibration and guiding assistant routines seemed >>>>>>> to be happy. I wasn'
11/4/24
rbote...@gmail.com
, …
Brian Valente
52
11/14/24
Lost star depending on imaging software? Low PC resources?
also uses
two
instances to control my >>>> tandem setup so I have written Advanced Sequences in NINA to try to emulate >>>> what Voyager already does. I think
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Lost star depending on imaging software? Low PC resources?
also uses
two
instances to control my >>>> tandem setup so I have written Advanced Sequences in NINA to try to emulate >>>> what Voyager already does. I think
11/14/24
Dale Ouimette
, …
jetblast7
20
10/16/24
Camera Profile Issues
for both
cameras
is > that they always work. Always. > > George > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Oct 14, 2024, at 8:43 AM, Brian Valente wrote: > > > > Don
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Camera Profile Issues
for both
cameras
is > that they always work. Always. > > George > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Oct 14, 2024, at 8:43 AM, Brian Valente wrote: > > > > Don
10/16/24
Daniel R.
, …
Bruce Waddington
24
8/21/24
Star image in profile view too magnified
fix the
problem
. If you don't get the e-mail, >> please let me know asap. >> >> Thanks, >> Bruce >> >> On Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 11:29
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Star image in profile view too magnified
fix the
problem
. If you don't get the e-mail, >> please let me know asap. >> >> Thanks, >> Bruce >> >> On Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 11:29
8/21/24
Mark McComiskey
, …
Bruce Waddington
50
5/14/24
Progress and Questions
the RA
problem
is fixed, and guide pulses now cause RA axis to move in correct direction. *AGAIN* - nothing changed in NINA or mount software, didn't even stop the NINA sequence.
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Progress and Questions
the RA
problem
is fixed, and guide pulses now cause RA axis to move in correct direction. *AGAIN* - nothing changed in NINA or mount software, didn't even stop the NINA sequence.
5/14/24
Chuck Schreiner
, …
Bryan
32
4/22/24
Rotating main camera after calibration
/guide
cameras
. I assume this will be needed. >> >> Q re OAG. It seems to me that some ability to focus via the OAG (eg, >> Helix focuser) would be worth the extra $. I
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Rotating main camera after calibration
/guide
cameras
. I assume this will be needed. >> >> Q re OAG. It seems to me that some ability to focus via the OAG (eg, >> Helix focuser) would be worth the extra $. I
4/22/24
dan baldwin
, …
Brian Valente
20
2/16/24
Again... immediate unrequested recalibration-
>>
cameras
also. Thanks again! >> >> Best, >> Dan >> >> PS-- Bruce, On you tube I heard a talk you gave on PHD2 and you described >> how guiding
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Again... immediate unrequested recalibration-
>>
cameras
also. Thanks again! >> >> Best, >> Dan >> >> PS-- Bruce, On you tube I heard a talk you gave on PHD2 and you described >> how guiding
2/16/24
Alan “Big Al” C
,
Brian Valente
8
2/2/24
More problems in Paradise
for ZWO
cameras
.
ASI
ZWO Camera,
ASI
>> ASCOM (1), and
ASI
ASCOM (2). I selected each driver to see which pixel >> size would auto populate - only one would and that is
ASI
ASCOM
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More problems in Paradise
for ZWO
cameras
.
ASI
ZWO Camera,
ASI
>> ASCOM (1), and
ASI
ASCOM (2). I selected each driver to see which pixel >> size would auto populate - only one would and that is
ASI
ASCOM
2/2/24
Andy Clark
, …
Bruce Waddington
20
1/30/24
Camera connection failure on new pc install
sure the
cameras
stay connected correctly. If you suddenly see an > alert message that your dark library is incompatible with the camera, you > will know that the ZWO software
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Camera connection failure on new pc install
sure the
cameras
stay connected correctly. If you suddenly see an > alert message that your dark library is incompatible with the camera, you > will know that the ZWO software
1/30/24
Doug Elton
, …
PartlyC
26
9/9/23
ZWO ACI2600 Duo won't connect
to the
asi
220 half of the DUO by selecting either the Ascom(1) driver as you did, or the Zwo. Ascom driver gives a lot more options. I do have the latest Zwo drivers as well as ASCOM. Just
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ZWO ACI2600 Duo won't connect
to the
asi
220 half of the DUO by selecting either the Ascom(1) driver as you did, or the Zwo. Ascom driver gives a lot more options. I do have the latest Zwo drivers as well as ASCOM. Just
9/9/23
TOSHIHITO WATANABE
,
bw_m...@earthlink.net
10
6/3/23
Translation of v2.6.11dev5
Hi Andy-san, "Calibration Assistant" I will provide the translated files related, please update. regards, nabePla 2023年5月20日土曜日 12:14:20 UTC+
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Translation of v2.6.11dev5
Hi Andy-san, "Calibration Assistant" I will provide the translated files related, please update. regards, nabePla 2023年5月20日土曜日 12:14:20 UTC+
6/3/23
leon421
,
bw_m...@earthlink.net
2
3/17/23
ZWO camera issue
switch between
cameras
for testing, build separate PHD2 profiles for each camera setup. https://openphdguiding.org/development-snapshots/ If you are using
two
ZWO
cameras
at
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ZWO camera issue
switch between
cameras
for testing, build separate PHD2 profiles for each camera setup. https://openphdguiding.org/development-snapshots/ If you are using
two
ZWO
cameras
at
3/17/23
F. K.
, …
marc whitsett
20
2/14/23
Selecting the Right ZWO ASI Camera
zwo >
ASI
imaging package about 2 weeks ago. > > HOWEVER<............ I was unaware of the ZWO driver upgrade release > 1/12/23 vs 3.21....soooooooooooooo....I have
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Selecting the Right ZWO ASI Camera
zwo >
ASI
imaging package about 2 weeks ago. > > HOWEVER<............ I was unaware of the ZWO driver upgrade release > 1/12/23 vs 3.21....soooooooooooooo....I have
2/14/23
M.J. Post
, …
Brian Valente
5
2/13/23
Cannot loop with ASI 6200 MM Camera
I have
two
scopes mounted with a DSLR on one and a QHY 367C on the other. > I guide successfully with an OAG and a ZWO 174. However, I was curious > what it would happen if I try to guide
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Cannot loop with ASI 6200 MM Camera
I have
two
scopes mounted with a DSLR on one and a QHY 367C on the other. > I guide successfully with an OAG and a ZWO 174. However, I was curious > what it would happen if I try to guide
2/13/23
John robertson
, …
George Shoup
5
2/8/23
Difficulty in getting proper guide camera image
between the
two
>
cameras
. I would suggest you review the spacing for both
cameras
to insure > it is correct to bring them both to focus. Then I would verify that the > spacers
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Difficulty in getting proper guide camera image
between the
two
>
cameras
. I would suggest you review the spacing for both
cameras
to insure > it is correct to bring them both to focus. Then I would verify that the > spacers
2/8/23
Mark Theissen
,
Bruce Waddington
2
2/5/23
COM Errors
the same
problem
. Bruce From: open-phd-guiding@googlegroups.com [mailto:open-phd-guiding@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark Theissen Sent: Sunday, February 5, 2023 11:
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COM Errors
the same
problem
. Bruce From: open-phd-guiding@googlegroups.com [mailto:open-phd-guiding@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark Theissen Sent: Sunday, February 5, 2023 11:
2/5/23
Bill Davis
,
Brian Valente
7
11/7/22
Review PHD2 Log Files
>ZWO
ASI
Camera is now assigned to the ASI120mm mini. > > > this was likely your issue, but i just want to re-emphaisize this can be > an ongoing
problem
caused by the ZWO
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Review PHD2 Log Files
>ZWO
ASI
Camera is now assigned to the ASI120mm mini. > > > this was likely your issue, but i just want to re-emphaisize this can be > an ongoing
problem
caused by the ZWO
11/7/22
Paul Goelz
, …
Bill Davis
18
11/7/22
Lost guide star, can't figure out why.
think the
problem
is how I have the ZWO camera drivers assigned in the PHD2 Camera Connect setting. Currently, I have the "ZWO Camera" assigned to the "Camera"
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Lost guide star, can't figure out why.
think the
problem
is how I have the ZWO camera drivers assigned in the PHD2 Camera Connect setting. Currently, I have the "ZWO Camera" assigned to the "Camera"
11/7/22
bw_msgboard
,
Veylonau
2
2/13/22
RE: [open-phd-guiding] ZWO ASI120MM Mini - Lost connection and no frames
find the
problem
quickly. > > > > Regards, > > Bruce > > > In some cases, you may experience problems where guider images are not > downloaded or displayed
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RE: [open-phd-guiding] ZWO ASI120MM Mini - Lost connection and no frames
find the
problem
quickly. > > > > Regards, > > Bruce > > > In some cases, you may experience problems where guider images are not > downloaded or displayed
2/13/22
David Miller
, …
Dennis Miller
22
12/27/21
GUIDING ANOMALIES
do have
two
ASI
cameras
... not sure what that message was about or if I had already disconnected the guide camera when the error was reported. I did not see it during the guiding session
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GUIDING ANOMALIES
do have
two
ASI
cameras
... not sure what that message was about or if I had already disconnected the guide camera when the error was reported. I did not see it during the guiding session
12/27/21
edk
, …
Bryan
35
12/27/21
Calibration Plots are not orthogonal and often Calibrations fail
a particular
problem
in the mount, the guide cable, or much less likely, the ASCOM driver for the mount." The guide cables have been replaced twice and are held in place with a support
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Calibration Plots are not orthogonal and often Calibrations fail
a particular
problem
in the mount, the guide cable, or much less likely, the ASCOM driver for the mount." The guide cables have been replaced twice and are held in place with a support
12/27/21
neomorpheus
, …
Brian Valente
18
11/13/21
Dialing in my Hobym Crux 140
having this
problem
. >>>>>> >>>>>> Good luck, >>>>>> Bruce >>>>>> >>>>>>
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Dialing in my Hobym Crux 140
having this
problem
. >>>>>> >>>>>> Good luck, >>>>>> Bruce >>>>>> >>>>>>
11/13/21