[Shano592 (Shane)]

Hi All,

To prevent the tearing out of what little hair remains on my head, and to preserve the information for the next time I forget...

I wish to finally set my computer, to be able to autoguide my LX200ACF scope, for a little astrophotography.

I think I have everything I need, and I freely admit that I am yet to try hooking everything up (my laptop is my utility, that is used daily for work). Once I know I have all of the hardware and software, then I can join the two.

Laptop is running Windows 10 Pro (64-bit). 3 hard drives (240GB SSD, 2x 1TB), 16GB RAM.




I have a USB to Serial connector, I think there is a 507 cable with DB9 adaptor in the parts crate.. Easy enough to make, if not there...

I have the GP-USB controller for the autoguider, plus the OAG and LXUSB camera.

ASCOM is installed, along with the LX200 ASCOM Drivers. Stellarium has been installed, as has APT and PHD2. PEMPro is sitting, waiting for everything else to be ok, before installation.

Am I missing anything? What have I overlooked?

Gracias.