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06-03-2008, 09:17 PM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Gosford, NSW, Australia
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GPUSB adapter broken?
I'm going to be very disappointed if it's broken.. it's crystal clear tonight, and it's new moon on Saturday.
If my GPUSB adapter is broken I can't autoguide, so no DSO imaging.
When I plug it in, no light comes on, no "beep" from the computer.
It happened once the other night, but after unplugging/plugging back in a few times it eventually came to life. Tonight, no joy.
Oh and there's nothing wrong with the USB ports. All other devices are working ok.
Anyone have any other suggestions except for it being broken? 
Thanks
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06-03-2008, 09:24 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Mike have you tried it in a external powered usb hub?
Regards
Fahim
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06-03-2008, 09:30 PM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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I hadn't, but I have now. And no joy. Still no light on
GPUSBCheck just fails because it can't connect to it.
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06-03-2008, 10:01 PM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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Anyone living near me have a spare GPUSB adapter they don't need on Saturday night
So disappointing.. why couldn't it happen on full moon!
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06-03-2008, 10:23 PM
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Dazzled by the Cosmos.
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Can you open the black box and do a visual check for loose wires or dry solder joints?
Cheers
Dennis
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06-03-2008, 10:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iceman
Anyone living near me have a spare GPUSB adapter they don't need on Saturday night
So disappointing.. why couldn't it happen on full moon! |
 how desperate are you?
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06-03-2008, 10:54 PM
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bewise betold neverbecold
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just bring one with you on sat dave 
geoff
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07-03-2008, 08:07 AM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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I am desperate. But I got a reply from Doug from Shoestring (great service)
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This doesn't sound good. The early version of this product has the USB cable coming into the box, then the wires are stripped and inserted into holes in the pc board. My guess is that one of the wires has come loose. If you wish, please open up the box and see if this is correct. If it is, it could quickly be fixed with a solder iron. If not, let me know and we will arrange an exchange.
Sorry for the inconvenience,
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I'll try that today and see if it's an easy fix for a 5-thumbs electronics wizard like me 
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07-03-2008, 09:47 AM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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Well Doug was right - one of the wires from the USB cable had come loose.
I'll try soldering it back in when I get home tonight.
Fingers crossed.
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07-03-2008, 10:08 AM
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Starcatcher
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A simple fix Mike - she'll be right! 
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07-03-2008, 11:24 AM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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I poked the wire back in the hole and plugged it into the USB here at work, and the light came on 
So far so good. Just need to blue-tac it or solder it tonight and she'll be right
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07-03-2008, 11:33 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iceman
I poked the wire back in the hole and plugged it into the USB here at work, and the light came on
So far so good. Just need to blue-tac it or solder it tonight and she'll be right |
 go blue tak it!!
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07-03-2008, 03:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iceman
I poked the wire back in the hole and plugged it into the USB here at work, and the light came on
So far so good. Just need to blue-tac it or solder it tonight and she'll be right |
Quote:
Originally Posted by h0ughy
go blue tak it!! |
I don't recommend blue-tac for this type of work.
It produces halos around your stars.
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07-03-2008, 03:31 PM
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Starcatcher
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I wouldn't object to have any colour Tak! Blue or whatever 
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07-03-2008, 04:08 PM
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Retired, damn no pension
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Go for the blu-tak Mike. If you are anything like ol' 5-left-thumbs here you'll end up with circuit board with a solid back of solder
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07-03-2008, 04:23 PM
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No Mike, definetly solder it, otherwise you will come unstuck during a night of clear skies half way through an imaging run.
Leon
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07-03-2008, 04:41 PM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by [1ponders]
Go for the blu-tak Mike. If you are anything like ol' 5-left-thumbs here you'll end up with circuit board with a solid back of solder |
 ROFL made me laugh out loud on the train.
I can just see it now.. I send it back to Doug because it doesn't work, he opens it up and goes "what the!?!".
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07-03-2008, 06:57 PM
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Retired, damn no pension
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I have specialists to do this sort of work form me. My dog for one
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07-03-2008, 07:34 PM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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All fixed!
Soldered back in, working! Yay!
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