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Forum: Software and Computers Yesterday, 03:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 124
Posted By troypiggo
Thanks mate. I was using that tutorial as it's...

Thanks mate. I was using that tutorial as it's one of the first few hits you get when you google "focusmax tutorial".
Forum: Software and Computers Yesterday, 09:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 124
Posted By troypiggo
Haha. Thanks. I got the V curves and...

Haha.



Thanks. I got the V curves and now running fine. Very happy chappy.
Forum: Software and Computers Yesterday, 06:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 124
Posted By troypiggo
Aren't you the one that told me to just cough up...

Aren't you the one that told me to just cough up the money and get MaximDL in the first place? :)
Should know better than to trust someone with a fox as an avatar...
Forum: Deep Space 19-05-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 83
Posted By troypiggo
Nice mate! Looks like you sorted the tilt out. ...

Nice mate! Looks like you sorted the tilt out. Adding some Ha to it?
Forum: Software and Computers 18-05-2013, 11:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 124
Posted By troypiggo
Thanks Rick. I'm going through it all again with...

Thanks Rick. I'm going through it all again with the new FM install. See how this goes.
Forum: Software and Computers 18-05-2013, 11:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 124
Posted By troypiggo
I reinstalled FMax and now I can choose all the...

I reinstalled FMax and now I can choose all the telescopes.

Still not sure about the no of V curves needed.
Forum: Software and Computers 18-05-2013, 10:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 124
Posted By troypiggo
FocusMax questions

Finally got around to trying FocusMax and setting up some V curves. I've got 4 V curves done. They take a while. But now I want to image and I can't just hit a focus button. Is there a min no of...
Forum: Equipment Discussions 18-05-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 225
Posted By troypiggo
I think I figured out my problem with Maxim's...

I think I figured out my problem with Maxim's focusing. There was a max position limit set of 1500 that Maxim was respecting. In the MHP software the position it was reporting best focus was around...
Forum: Equipment Discussions 18-05-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 225
Posted By troypiggo
What do you mean by "sequence of drivers"? Might...

What do you mean by "sequence of drivers"? Might help me with my problem. How did you solve?
Forum: Astrophotography and Imaging Equipment and Discussions 18-05-2013, 01:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 128
Posted By troypiggo
Used to be a Canon place at Cannon Hill...

Used to be a Canon place at Cannon Hill (coincidence) where you could drop off repairs. They still shipped down to Sydney for the repair work, but I found it convenient to drop in somewhere local. ...
Forum: Equipment Discussions 18-05-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 225
Posted By troypiggo
G'day Paul, It was me that David was talking...

G'day Paul,

It was me that David was talking about. It was late last year he sent me the "special cable" he made up, but since receiving it then I've had too much on my plate (work and having a...
Forum: Astrophotography and Imaging Equipment and Discussions 17-05-2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 128
Posted By troypiggo
No Canon in Brisbane any more. Only Syd. Go...

No Canon in Brisbane any more. Only Syd.

Go to Canon website, fill out service form, instructions on website.
Forum: General Chat 14-05-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 357
Posted By troypiggo
From a geeky point of view, it's pretty cool. ...

From a geeky point of view, it's pretty cool. And as Rolf suggest above, would make a cool shot for nightscape!

From an environmental point of view, I'm a bit disappointed it's still there. I...
Forum: Software and Computers 11-05-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,174
Posted By troypiggo
I've taken my script down. Had an error that I...

I've taken my script down. Had an error that I need to look at before public use.
Forum: Software and Computers 10-05-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,174
Posted By troypiggo
Yeah, sorry about that. I'll have a play on the...

Yeah, sorry about that. I'll have a play on the weekend and try to document better. I think most instructions were in the script text comments.
Forum: Software and Computers 09-05-2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,174
Posted By troypiggo
Here's a link to the VBS I was talking about...

Here's a link to the VBS I was talking about above. I haven't played with it for a while. Will fire up the simulator to refresh my memory some time shortly.
...
Forum: Software and Computers 09-05-2013, 06:46 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,174
Posted By troypiggo
Been a while since I've had an opportunity to do...

Been a while since I've had an opportunity to do any astro-imaging or scripting, but I was writing a script that automatically slewed to where you'd want it on the horizon (you choose east or west)...
Forum: Deep Space 05-05-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 209
Posted By troypiggo
:thumbsup: lovely view

:thumbsup: lovely view
Forum: Software and Computers 03-05-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 163
Posted By troypiggo
I've been using VMWare Fusion and Windows XP on...

I've been using VMWare Fusion and Windows XP on my MacBook for quite a while with no issues. Runs all my astro software and hardware no worries. EQMod, MaximDL, etc.

Hard to say if it's better...
Forum: Astrophotography and Imaging Equipment and Discussions 03-05-2013, 04:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 184
Posted By troypiggo
D'oh. What H just wrote is what I had in my...

D'oh. What H just wrote is what I had in my brain that you had written in the OP. Completely misread your method. He's right. For once. :P
Forum: Astrophotography and Imaging Equipment and Discussions 03-05-2013, 06:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 184
Posted By troypiggo
Not dodgy, just inconvenient. Only other...

Not dodgy, just inconvenient.

Only other way I can think of is to make an external aperture. Ie a circular disk over front of lens. Some use cardboard for simplicity. Other DIY lens cap mods or...
Forum: Terrestrial Photography 02-05-2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 278
Posted By troypiggo
Awesome mate. It's all about the light. I don't...

Awesome mate. It's all about the light. I don't think I've been able to get the same nice soft light with my MT24EX as I was getting with speedlite and a 3 litre milk bottle!
Forum: Star Parties, Club and Community Events 01-05-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 44,975
Posted By troypiggo
The Sunday is Mother's Day ;)

The Sunday is Mother's Day ;)
Forum: Telescopes & Mounts 01-05-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,473
Posted By troypiggo
I can vouch for Alex's professionalism on this. ...

I can vouch for Alex's professionalism on this. He's been discussing progress and options throughout the design process. Plenty of great and creative ideas. Very involved and hands-on. I can tell...
Forum: Astrophotography and Imaging Equipment and Discussions 29-04-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 344
Posted By troypiggo
Seen this video by Don Goldman? ...

Seen this video by Don Goldman?

http://www.astrodonimaging.com/tutorials/#t9
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