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Originally Posted by MattH
Chris,
Edit: I have just realized that Robin had already mentioned the Shoestring adapter. Anyway, I will leave my post
As far as I can remember correctly, SS2K has a completely different pin layout than the standard ST-4. I have seen some discussions, I think on Cloudy Nights, about it. There is something tricky about that wiring, otherwise Shoestring Astronomy wouldn't sell the guide port converter:
http://www.store.shoestringastronomy.com/gpcnv_ss2k.htm
I use Borg 50mm and Orion SSAG with Vixen SXW and it works under light polluted sky in my place (Waitara, NSW). But Vixen SXW's pin layout is compatible with ST-4. Well almost, becaus RA+ is mapped to RA-, Dec+ is mapped to Dec-, and so on but software can handle it.
Regards,
Matt |
Thanks Matt.
Geoff Johnston is sending me his cable that works in his GP SS2K orion SSAG,so know it works,will know for sure once I plug it into mine if its a cble issue.
There may be a dry solder joint behind the female plug on the SS2K,Geoff will be able to pull it all apart and inspect and fix,as he is an instrument technician in a scientific lab,so really lucky I know him-if there is a problem-he will be able to fix it.