Optec Rotator question

[Paul Haese]

Took possession of a optec 2" rotator yesterday, but have run into a snag or two. One is easily fixed so I will not bother that but the other has me puzzles.

So I am using a mount hub pro to connect the rotator. I downloaded the ascom software and then connect up the MHP. I tried connecting via com 1 then it did not like that and told me to connect up via com 3. It says that com 3 is being used by another program. So it will not connect at all. How do I change the com port to something else and have a I missed something?

[Mighty_oz]

In xp goto device manager then select item to change then goto part that alows u to change the port number, have to do it sometimes with my qhy filterwheel. For win 7 similar select my comp then device manager then item.
Hope that get u going ?

Marcus.

[Paul Haese]

I'll give that a shot. Thanks Marcus.

[Paul Haese]

Seems it is the cable that is not recognised. The cable is USB to RJ232. Do I need a driver for that?

[Paul Haese]

I need to qualify the last question. This is not an adapter type RS232 it is a phone plug type connector with a USB on the other end. Hence the question.

[Merlin66]

Most of the USB to Serial adaptors use the prolific chip set..you should be able to download a driver....
(I use the Keyspan version...)

[Merlin66]

Hmmm
Our messages crossed...
I've never seen a usb to phone plug adaptor...no real ideas....

[Merlin66]

This is from the OPTEC website:
http://www.optecinc.com/astronomy/serial_cables.htm

[Paul Haese]

Ken the ones further down listed as complete serial to USB (RJ12) is the cable I have. There does not seem to be any links with regard to this cable. Hmmm puzzling.

[Paul Haese]

Mark (Wysiwig) has helped me find the solution to the problem. There is a driver located on the optec site under downloads (it is marked as FTDI USB to serial). Install that and then the rotator works. Thanks Ken for your imput too.

[Merlin66]

All's well that ends well.

[frolinmod]

RTFM strikes again. Only in this case most of the useful information is on the website rather than in the manual.

[Bassnut]

Get http://www.aagware.eu/aag_software.htm. AAG pixus, it's brilliant , free and just works.

[frolinmod]

But TheSkyX 10.2.0 already has all the described features built-in as standard features (I've been using them for months). Mind you, the UI in AAG-Pyxis is a bit better.