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03-05-2013, 08:09 AM
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Optec Rotator question
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?
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03-05-2013, 08:53 AM
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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.
Last edited by Mighty_oz; 03-05-2013 at 08:53 AM.
Reason: spelling bee
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03-05-2013, 09:16 AM
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I'll give that a shot. Thanks Marcus.
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03-05-2013, 10:21 AM
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Seems it is the cable that is not recognised. The cable is USB to RJ232. Do I need a driver for that?
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03-05-2013, 10:24 AM
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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.
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03-05-2013, 10:24 AM
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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...)
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03-05-2013, 10:26 AM
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Hmmm
Our messages crossed...
I've never seen a usb to phone plug adaptor...no real ideas....
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03-05-2013, 10:29 AM
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03-05-2013, 10:53 AM
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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.
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03-05-2013, 12:31 PM
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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.
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03-05-2013, 12:40 PM
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All's well that ends well.
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03-05-2013, 03:41 PM
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RTFM strikes again. Only in this case most of the useful information is on the website rather than in the manual.
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04-05-2013, 01:54 AM
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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.
Last edited by frolinmod; 04-05-2013 at 05:56 AM.
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