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john guy
11-04-2018, 08:50 PM
just one for the guru's out there, I am setting up my scope for auto guiding with phd and an oag. able to locate guide star after some practice , when I use ascom my computer is running 64 bit system
windows 10. I try to connect ascom usb ports cannot list any as it runs
on 32bit. is any easy way around this
any advise mush appreciated
regards J G

Merlin66
12-04-2018, 08:33 AM
John,
Not sure I understand what you're saying.....

I have the office laptop running win 10 x64 with PHD2, CdC and EQmod...
I also have an ol' win7 x32 running the same programs out in the observatory.
Everything working OK.

How can I help you.
Ken

john guy
12-04-2018, 07:00 PM
thanks for your interest, when I check with ascom for com ports none are listed and try to select for scope that is meade lx200r. using shoe string gpusb
regards

Merlin66
12-04-2018, 09:28 PM
John,
Can you see the serial adaptor in the Device Manager?
Normally the ascom interface would be controlled by the software you use ie CdC etc.
I assume you've downloaded the latest Ascom (v6.3) and the mount driver files?

john guy
14-04-2018, 06:47 AM
thanks for your advise, I will check all this out over the week end and update you with what I do, your advise is much appreciated
regard J G