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RandallK
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Loc: Nanaimo, B. C. Canada
SynScan 3.23 Update - Improvements?
      #2562077 - 08/05/08 03:17 PM

Has anyone with the SynScan hand controller, seen any improvemnt(s) with the latest 3.23 update? I'm having difficulty interpreting the release notes. Thanks in advance.

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Scopes: Meade SC-8AT w UHTC
SkyWatcher 5" F/5 Reflector
SkyWatcher 127mm MAK
Mount: HEQ5 Pro
Cameras: Orion Starshoot DS Colour Imager V.1
Imaging Source Webcam DMK21AU04.AS
Palm TX PDA w Astromist and Bluetooth wireles control.

Edited by RandallK (08/05/08 03:18 PM)


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kaaikop
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Reged: 07/13/08
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Loc: Ste-Therese, Canada
Re: SynScan 3.23 Update - Improvements? new [Re: RandallK]
      #2562141 - 08/05/08 03:56 PM

Yeah, since I have upgraded, I have seen quite an improvement in the cloud coverage...
Wish I could tell you more, but I have been starved for the last week and a half (only rain & clouds...)
I play with my scope in the basement, and take pics of my eyepieces...
HELP!!!!

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Benoit, RASC Montreal

-C 9.25XLT on EQ6 Pro / ED80SF on Portamount
-Plossls, Radians, Naglers, LVW's & Orthos.
-a pair of 7x50's


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RandallK
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Loc: Nanaimo, B. C. Canada
Re: SynScan 3.23 Update - Improvements? new [Re: kaaikop]
      #2562228 - 08/05/08 04:50 PM

Yeah, I know...just don't do any browsing on the equipment sites..extremely dangerous! Re-read your manuals instead!

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Scopes: Meade SC-8AT w UHTC
SkyWatcher 5" F/5 Reflector
SkyWatcher 127mm MAK
Mount: HEQ5 Pro
Cameras: Orion Starshoot DS Colour Imager V.1
Imaging Source Webcam DMK21AU04.AS
Palm TX PDA w Astromist and Bluetooth wireles control.


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yg1968
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Re: SynScan 3.23 Update - Improvements? new [Re: RandallK]
      #2562231 - 08/05/08 04:56 PM

In case, some people are wondering, the 3.23 release note indicates the following:

Quote:

1. Fix bugs existed in firmware version 3.22--Now tracking mode is deactivated automatically when the goto object selected is an user-defined alt-azimuth position.

2. Fix bugs existed in firmware version 3.22--Now the hand control will not lock up when the user chooses to advance directly to the Show Position option, skipping the initial alignment procedure.





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RandallK
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Re: SynScan 3.23 Update - Improvements? new [Re: yg1968]
      #2562415 - 08/05/08 06:31 PM

I have the release notes and read it, but I still do not understand fully what they (SkyWatcher) were achieving.

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Scopes: Meade SC-8AT w UHTC
SkyWatcher 5" F/5 Reflector
SkyWatcher 127mm MAK
Mount: HEQ5 Pro
Cameras: Orion Starshoot DS Colour Imager V.1
Imaging Source Webcam DMK21AU04.AS
Palm TX PDA w Astromist and Bluetooth wireles control.


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