http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/ GSTAR-EX Video Astronomy Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:13:10 GMT Stephen B http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2193 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2193 G'day guys, I finally did my first vid with Gstar software. My Gstar camera has a minor glitch that Steve is looking at but I was hanging out to try it all and Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:50:53 GMT jgi22415 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2192 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2192 Thanks David, I am sure you will enjoy EQMOD, it is a very powerful and flexible multifacetted tool, with a highly active user group. Cheers Jack ... From: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:37:01 GMT David http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2191 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2191 Hi Jack Thanks for your offer, I have reinstalled Maxim DL 5 and updated it. It now recognises the Belkin USB Capture on the guide without locking up. I am Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:23:54 GMT Videoast http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2190 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2190 Here's something that Steve Quirk posted some time back.. if this link doesnt work visit the GSTAR Workshop gallery Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:52:56 GMT Stephen B http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2189 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2189 G'day Derek, thanks for the head up mate. I have one for the Orion DSI and one for the Meade DSI. The Orion was a tiny fraction loose in the bayonet side but Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:02:30 GMT derekklepp http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2188 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2188 ... Hi Stephen the adapters work fine I have one for my old Olympus lenses forwider field viewing.HOWEVER I was very dissappointed that for the money the Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:34:33 GMT Stephen B http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2187 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2187 G'day guys, has anyone tried a DSLR camera lens adapter with the GSTAR yet. I've just ordered one for the Canon lenses from Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:09:47 GMT jgi22415 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2186 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2186 Hi Again david, I just had a further thought. A special interface is needed to communicate between the computer and the autoguider port. What are you Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:07:00 GMT Stephen B http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2185 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2185 G'day David, one other thing, what's your physical setup? Do you have a seperate guide scope and camera? Stephen Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:39:55 GMT jgi22415 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2184 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2184 Hi David, The autoguide port on the HEQ5 Pro is controlled by the standard ST-4 protocol. I routinely use MaxIm DL Pro5, GuideDog, PHD Guiding and several Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:25:54 GMT Stephen B http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2183 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2183 G'day David, the cable from the usb port directly to the mount, not via the hand control, should have an EQDIR or similar adapter installed first. I would Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:15:18 GMT Stephen B http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2182 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2182 G'day David, right here amte, http://www.starstuff.com.au/ I highly recommend Lukes gear. Are you using EQMOD as well? Clear skies Stephen Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:52:37 GMT David http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2181 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2181 Hi Guys I am using my GSTAR mounted through a Skywatcher ED80 and this works very well. I want to use the ED80 set up with GSTAR to guide my Skywatcher HEQ5 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:35:36 GMT Stephen B http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2180 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2180 G'day Darrin, awsome piece of info there mate. Well done. I've downloaded it and put it on my astro lappy that virtually goes with me everywhere. Thanks and Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:32:10 GMT jgi22415 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2179 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gstar-users/message/2179 Hi Darrin, YOur catalogue is a very valuable piece of work of splendid and it is most generous of you to share it. Kind regards Jack Giles ... From: