Moon
09-10-2024, 10:41 PM
After a break of about 6 years I've got my observatory up and running again. It's been a bit of work to reconnect the power and upgrade everything but it's very satisfying.
I see many familiar names still around and plenty of amazing images.
So much has changed in that time. I'm now on N.I.N.A. on Windows 11 - this has solved some *automation struggles I had with my home grown solution.
A few things no longer work or had to be junked - original QHY5 guide cam, a Phillip Toucam!!, a GPS unit with a dodgy prolific chip in it, and a whole bunch of Software upgrades.
I did manage to get my original Mount Hub Pro working via the ASCOM Device Hub, but I'm going to write my own ASCOM drivers for it.
SBIG STL 11k is still going strong - should I upgrade it? How much better would a new camera be?
Hooked up my RG-11 rain sensor to N.I.N.A. using this very cool utility: https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/792701-arduino-based-rg-11-safety-monitor-for-nina-64bit/
Amazingly the garage door opener I use to open/close the roof still works perfectly
PME is working great - I might need to open her up and check the belts and lubrication. I wonder if I should get the MKS 6000 upgrade kit to bring her out of the dark ages? I see Peter is still around - what do you think??
Anyhow, hello everyone! :hi:
I see many familiar names still around and plenty of amazing images.
So much has changed in that time. I'm now on N.I.N.A. on Windows 11 - this has solved some *automation struggles I had with my home grown solution.
A few things no longer work or had to be junked - original QHY5 guide cam, a Phillip Toucam!!, a GPS unit with a dodgy prolific chip in it, and a whole bunch of Software upgrades.
I did manage to get my original Mount Hub Pro working via the ASCOM Device Hub, but I'm going to write my own ASCOM drivers for it.
SBIG STL 11k is still going strong - should I upgrade it? How much better would a new camera be?
Hooked up my RG-11 rain sensor to N.I.N.A. using this very cool utility: https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/792701-arduino-based-rg-11-safety-monitor-for-nina-64bit/
Amazingly the garage door opener I use to open/close the roof still works perfectly
PME is working great - I might need to open her up and check the belts and lubrication. I wonder if I should get the MKS 6000 upgrade kit to bring her out of the dark ages? I see Peter is still around - what do you think??
Anyhow, hello everyone! :hi: