Atik One Mono CCD and USB Hub

[peter.h (Peter)]

Hi All, very green with astrophotography... Has any one used a Atik one 6.0 mono package..it has Sony ICX694AL Mono CCD camera, Off Axis Guider, GP mono Guide camera and 5 position filter wheel. The problem is I keep losing the connection to GP camera which it locks up the GP. I'm using Atik's Capture software to run both camera's. Just wondering if I should just use separate USB cables back to the laptop.

cheers,

Peter

[Slawomir (Suavi)]

Hi Peter,

You have a nice camera

Although I run a different set-up, I would recommend trying a powered usb hub for connecting several pierces of equipment via USB. I am also going to investigate whether clipping ferrite magnets onto the cords helps with the quality of data coming from guide camera.

[peter.h (Peter)]

thanks ...I was thinking of dropping using the CCD's hub and just get a 12v one. Can you get 12v USB hubs off the shelf or are they specialty from Telescope shops (Bintel etc).

[Slawomir (Suavi)]

I use this one for connecting the camera, guide camera, filter wheel and the mount to the computer:

http://www.jaycar.com.au/IT-Products...B-Hub/p/XC4946

[peter.h (Peter)]

Thanks