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Old 16-07-2009, 10:46 AM
p3nn (James)
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Originally Posted by bojan View Post
James,
This is OK..
However, one day (sooner than you think at this moment) you will want full control over your scope (GoTo, etc).

Bartel's software (which is a full-blown control application for both dobson's and EQ's, with unlimited data base of objects and almost totally configurable for a variety of mechanical designs, supports encoders and interface to star chart programs) does not work via USB (neither does Barry's..).
So, as you are building your stepper interface, try to find a cheap old PC with LPT and two RS232 ports (100MHz is enough for Bartlel's application, probably the same applies to Barry's).
Hi Bojan

I wanted that last week LOL. This is for my current scope which is not that crash hot and so aint gonna go to too much for it. Just to get some basic functionality to be able to get the scope to track the targeted object. As for the goto scope. I'm saving for that

James
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