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23-04-2013, 06:55 PM
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I have detailed files....
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Kellyville Ridge, NSW Australia
Posts: 3,306
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Happy Birthday to me......:P
Hi All,
A corker of a day weather wise, I think the next few days will also be clear so YAY!
Just wanted to wish myself a happy birthday here, a lot of friends on Facebook have already done so and I have had a few PM's here too, so thanks.
Present wise, I got a GPUSB2 to HEQ5Pro cable allowing me to directly control the mount without the hand controller, so I am keen to see what performance and power this will give me as I think the controller has been a bottleneck with PHD so far.
Also got a FCUSB focus controller so I can remotely drive my skywatcher electric focuser from the PC, rather than use the hand controller.
So, no new glass but a couple of techy toys to use and take up more USB ports on the PC.....
I normally get an IIS birthday post, but not sure why the Emotiqueen hasnt generated one.....sniff....so I thought I would create my own....  A bit of self promotion I spose....
Cheers
Chris
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23-04-2013, 06:58 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Sydney
Posts: 5,244
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Glad you got some goodies, Chris-have a good one! 
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23-04-2013, 07:05 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Sydney
Posts: 1,459
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Congrats Chris, may your birthday gadgets by forever easy to use and not generate any compatability issues whatsoever 
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23-04-2013, 07:09 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Launceston Tasmania
Posts: 9,021
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Happy Birthday Chris, have a good one 
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23-04-2013, 07:17 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: moonee beach
Posts: 2,179
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have a good one chris...glad to see you've had a cracker of a day.....
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23-04-2013, 07:45 PM
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Spam Hunter
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Oberon NSW
Posts: 14,438
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Happy Birthday Chris!
Al.
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23-04-2013, 07:55 PM
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Mostly harmless...
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 5,735
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Happy Birthday Chris, and all the best with the new toys! 
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23-04-2013, 07:56 PM
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Like to learn
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: melbourne
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23-04-2013, 08:10 PM
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Moderator
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 26,629
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Happy Birthday buddy.
Hope you had a great day.
We'll have to enjoy a virtual beer or two untill we meet again.
 
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23-04-2013, 09:01 PM
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I have detailed files....
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Kellyville Ridge, NSW Australia
Posts: 3,306
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Originally Posted by Larryp
Glad you got some goodies, Chris-have a good one! |
Thanks Laurie
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Originally Posted by DJT
Congrats Chris, may your birthday gadgets by forever easy to use and not generate any compatability issues whatsoever
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Looking good so far David! Cheers!
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Originally Posted by acropolite
Happy Birthday Chris, have a good one |
Thanks Phil
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Originally Posted by mozzie
have a good one chris...glad to see you've had a cracker of a day.....
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Cheers Peter, thanks mate
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Originally Posted by sheeny
Happy Birthday Chris!
Al.
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Originally Posted by RobF
Happy Birthday Chris, and all the best with the new toys! |
Thank you Rob. Fingers crossed so far.
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Originally Posted by DavidU
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Originally Posted by RB
Happy Birthday buddy.
Hope you had a great day.
We'll have to enjoy a virtual beer or two untill we meet again.
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Just cracked a REAL beer as a celebration, thanks Andrew!
Cheers
Chris
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23-04-2013, 09:06 PM
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I have detailed files....
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Kellyville Ridge, NSW Australia
Posts: 3,306
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Well Well Well.....its a NEW record!
I have just set up my scope, connected it, installed the new FCUSB focus controller and the USBEQ5 direct cable ALL via a USB hub which is connected by ONE, count it ONE! USB cable to the Laptop.....Even the Atik and the DBK cameras are connected to the hub.
NO DRIVER ISSUES, NO CONFLICTS, ALL WORKING, ALL THROUGH 1 USB port to the laptop!!!!! 
It's unheard of!!!!!!!!! 
I can slew the scope using Stellarium Scope and EQmod, I can take pics using both cameras, I can set the focuser ALL THROUGH 1 cable!!!!!!
Unbelievable????
Question is: should I put the cameras directly into the PC just to avoid congestion on the bus or will it all work via one usb port???? Any advice here from anyone who may have had issues or done the same?
That question aside....I just cracked a beer to celebrate. It ALL works! First GO and only took 20 mins from start to finish!
Someone must like me up there......?
Edit: And now I have the gamepad working through ASCOM also......
Cheers
Chris
Last edited by Screwdriverone; 23-04-2013 at 09:36 PM.
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23-04-2013, 09:42 PM
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Supernova Searcher
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Cambroon Queensland Australia
Posts: 9,326
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Happy Birthday for the second Time Chris 
Cheers
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23-04-2013, 09:45 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mt. Kuring-Gai
Posts: 5,999
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Happy Birthday Chris and it was really great to meet you at Lostock.
Best regards
Gary
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23-04-2013, 09:52 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Glenhaven
Posts: 4,161
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Happy Birthday Chris. You might even get some sucker holes tonight.
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23-04-2013, 10:08 PM
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I have detailed files....
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Kellyville Ridge, NSW Australia
Posts: 3,306
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Originally Posted by astroron
Happy Birthday for the second Time Chris
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Thanks Ron, beep, next time you go past.... 
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Originally Posted by gary
Happy Birthday Chris and it was really great to meet you at Lostock.
Best regards
Gary
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You too Gary! Thanks for the chat too.
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Originally Posted by mithrandir
Happy Birthday Chris. You might even get some sucker holes tonight.
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Thanks Andrew, the moon is washing it all out, but it's pretty clear. Might give tomorrow night a go as Thursday is a freebie
Cheers
Chris
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23-04-2013, 10:36 PM
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Turn the lights off!
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Parklea NSW
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WOW! everything working straight up! Gotta love that!
I was out under that beautiful sky last night, I noticed a firmware update for my hand controller, I thought, good! This may iron out some bugs ...... But no!  After the update the HC and alignmaster decided they didn't want to talk to each other  Chucked the Laptop back inside slewed over and checked out Saturn for 30 mins.
You know what they say, if its not broken .........
So does this mean you'll be sitting inside controlling the scope?
This is my goal before it gets too cold, just the focusing holding me back at the moment.
Looks good for he next couple of nights, enjoy the new gear mate.
Happy Birthday
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23-04-2013, 10:49 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 292
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Happy Birthday Chris
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23-04-2013, 11:01 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Cherrybrook, NSW
Posts: 5,013
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Happy Birthday Chris.
You got some great "toys"...you are so lucky.
Good luck with them and hope you had a great day.
Ross.
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23-04-2013, 11:39 PM
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DeepSkySlacker
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: hobart, tasmania
Posts: 2,241
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Birthday
Great birthday wishes Chris!
Must be a birthday gnome that sorted out the seamless technology upgrade. As you said-"unheard of"!!!
Have another one for me dude!!
Cheers
Graham.
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24-04-2013, 06:28 AM
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Mozzies love me!
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 1,287
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Happy Birthday Chris!!
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