Digital Dob Computer

[kevy02 (Kevin)]

Greetings,
Are there any homemade versions of Argo Navis.I already have the encoders on my 10"dob.Basically,how do I use the eternet ports of the encoders to interface with my PC,and do the same job as an argo navis.I'm not interested in GOTO ,just point to.Many thanks.

[dannat (Daniel)]

you could try this http://www.astrogimmicks.com/astrofixnms

[bojan]

David Ek provides the software which is doing Push-To.
http://eksfiles.net/digital-setting-circles/
You can also hook CdC to Ek box (or equivalent) via ASCOM driver


Also, Mel Bartels solution is also to be considered
http://www.bbastrodesigns.com/BBAstr...ted_Telescopes

It accepts the encoder input (via Ek box or mouse interface) and it is freeware.
You do not have to use steppers as part of the bartels' system (but you will want to, very soon I am sure.. if not for Goto then for tracking )

[kevy02 (Kevin)]

Thanks guys,
Certainly lots of info to digest there,I'll take it slowly ,just wondering if there was any probs getting the board and programmed chip from the states for the Ek board.
Cheers. Kevin.

[bojan]

Originally Posted by kevy02

Thanks guys,
Certainly lots of info to digest there,I'll take it slowly ,just wondering if there was any probs getting the board and programmed chip from the states for the Ek board.
Cheers. Kevin.

There are no problems getting the board or programming the processor here... . If you know how to make PCB.

For more info see here:
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...&highlight=box