Going over everything again today I realised I transposed the RA and DEC cables
I spent 4 hours on it last night, frustrated. I could get it to move down a reticule line without the drive on in both axis but them tracking on it went diagonally. the importance of photos, I wentto look at some of my old setup dome images and something stood out to me - highlighting what an idiot I really am, I transposed the drive cables
i finally managed to get the dome working today and have it move majestically with the scope and mount - well it doesn't do that really, just a lot of grinding and clattering then stop with an open hole in front of the scope
but it seems to work
i finally worked out i had a number of errors and problems
1. me
2. a dicky reed switch (last thing changed)
3. software, or should be called softWAR
4. combination of all above
and what happens after i get all this to work............cloud
Introducing the celestron RASA 8 to the doghouse observatory. Been crook lately so this has been a bit of a wait to get it working. Loaded it onto the Titan today and then connected everything up. I currently downloaded carte du ciel 4.2 and see it up then connected it to ascom dome control and it seems to be working well. I am hoping to see first light tonight.
So the camera works, this will be a test to see how flat the field will be with the adaptor set I have had to use. Then there is the computer connections, the new software and setup. 😂 I did try some cable management
Introducing the celestron RASA 8 to the doghouse observatory. Been crook lately so this has been a bit of a wait to get it working. Loaded it onto the Titan today and then connected everything up. I currently downloaded carte du ciel 4.2 and see it up then connected it to ascom dome control and it seems to be working well. I am hoping to see first light tonight.
So the camera works, this will be a test to see how flat the field will be with the adaptor set I have had to use. Then there is the computer connections, the new software and setup. 😂 I did try some cable management
Most impressive David I hope you were well enough, that the weather was ok and everything worked for you.
Alex
Well I had some success and some failure. I will have to revisit the cable management to see if it contributes to the woeful guiding. Haven't processed the two test targets yet, ngc104 and m42, must do flats tonight. Hooking up to the computer is an amazing experience, it pointed to where I wanted. The dome synced with the scope very well. All I need to do is plate solve for the scope. I also noted that I didn't have an option for auto focus with The software I have. There must be a way just need to work it out. Also when I get to it, seeing if the camera distance is right.
You have done well and really not that many problems.
I am very happy that it went so well. Looking forward to see your images and particularly exposure time for subs and time all up.
Hope you are feeling better.
Alex
waiting for some cloud to clear so i can re drift align
yes
What's your PE on the dome? 
