pikespeakhiker
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Reged: 09/29/08
Posts: 7
Loc: Colorado Springs
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Some new ASCOM information to augment Uncle Rod's first post. You may still be able to find the platform 4.1 download, but the website now prominently displays 5.0 and I wanted to try some of the newer features.
So for me, step 2 looked like:
2. Now, you'll need to get the ASCOM program. Go to:
http://ascom-standards.org/
The latest platform is version 5.0 which has been used with success. On the main page you will see two prominent icons on the right hand side. You will need to use each one of them:
1. First, download (from the main page) and install the ascom platform 5.0 which is required for all scopes
2. Next, navigate to the Telescope/Mount Drivers page and download/install the Celestron drivers
a. Direct link http://ascom-standards.org/Downloads/ScopeDrivers.htm
b. Click on Celestron Unified which is currently 5.0.10
The overall process worked like a champ for me and I was able to control my scope in CdC as well as DSLRFocus without any issues.
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Jeff
Celestron CPC 800
Celestron 80ED
2" OPT Quartz Dielectric
JMI EV-3Cm focuser
Panoptic 24mm, Nagler 13T6, BO/TMB 9mm
5 year old triplets
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atnbirdie
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Reged: 12/10/06
Posts: 118
Loc: Middletown, MD
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Randy,
Are any of your computers running Vista? I've no problem with CdC itself, bugt am having a heck of a time getting ASCOM to work through CdC on my Vista machine.
Steve
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Steve
Orionis Observatory (ExploraDome)
CPC1100 XLT; NexStar 8SE; Orion ST-80
-Denkmeier S-1 Shorty Power/Filter Switch
-FeatherTouch Microfocuser
-Gerbing Heated Motorcycle Clothes (a.k.a., Mobile Warm Room)
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b1gred
Enginerd
Reged: 04/01/04
Posts: 15711
Loc: Castle Rock, CO 6677' MSL
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Hard to get lots of things to run in Vista.
Try running as "administrator" and/or in "compatibility mode"...
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"Dark Skies & Great Viewing"
RandyR / W0RDR
GPS 9.25 XLT/Sky Align /FeatherTouch
TV85 w/FeatherTouch
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atnbirdie
super member
Reged: 12/10/06
Posts: 118
Loc: Middletown, MD
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I've done that. I went into the CdC properties and set it to run as administrator. I think I also set it up for compatibility mode at the same time, but will have to check that tonight.
It seems to be more of a driver issue as the program doesn't seem to see the ASCOM driver. Am working with Chris R on that, but thought maybe there might be something obvious another Vista user might point out.
Thanks,
Steve
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Steve
Orionis Observatory (ExploraDome)
CPC1100 XLT; NexStar 8SE; Orion ST-80
-Denkmeier S-1 Shorty Power/Filter Switch
-FeatherTouch Microfocuser
-Gerbing Heated Motorcycle Clothes (a.k.a., Mobile Warm Room)
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hosemonkey
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Reged: 04/08/08
Posts: 112
Loc: Florida, USA
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why would you use nexremote and cdc?
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atnbirdie
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Reged: 12/10/06
Posts: 118
Loc: Middletown, MD
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All I'm trying to do is to get ASCOM drivers to work in CdC on my Vista machine. I've now have an XP machine (desktop) that I'll keep in the observatory so am trying to get that to communicate with my scope through CdC.
I'm now going to try uninstalling all the ASCOM drivers/software (but not CdC) and then reinstall it all to see if that at least gets my XP machine to communicate.
Steve
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Steve
Orionis Observatory (ExploraDome)
CPC1100 XLT; NexStar 8SE; Orion ST-80
-Denkmeier S-1 Shorty Power/Filter Switch
-FeatherTouch Microfocuser
-Gerbing Heated Motorcycle Clothes (a.k.a., Mobile Warm Room)
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mclewis1
Thread Killer
Reged: 02/25/06
Posts: 3952
Loc: New Brunswick, Canada
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Quote:
why would you use nexremote and cdc?
Nexremote would allow you to run the scope without a HC connected. The scope needs either the real HC or an emulated one (NexRemote) to perform the intial setup and alignment. Connect NexRemote via the "programming" cable (PC port attachment) and you can eliminate the real HC and a couple of connections.
In addition NexRemote includes a virtual port mapping capability allowing CdC to use a specific serial port that Nexremote would map to another physical serial/USB port. This can sometimes be useful on PCs with limited serial and USB ports and where the PC software is holding onto a specific serial port.
NexRemote also allows you to try out different firmware versions before committing to actually changing the firmware in the HC and MCs. This can be useful when testing compatibility with PC software like CdC.
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Mark
C11, C6, APM/TMB115, and AT80ED - Tandem mount CGE and CG-5A, WO EZ-Touch and AT Voyager
25x100s and 8x56s, T-Mount Light, Mark 1 eyeballs - Modded 350D, DSI-P, SPC900, Mallincam
Just because you can doesn't necessarily mean that you should
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Edward E
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Reged: 03/26/06
Posts: 334
Loc: Tucson, Arizona
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All applications must be used with either the real or virtual hand controller (HC). I use an application called NexHub (sound familiar?) connected to the virtual port on NexRemote so I can run Astroplanner 2.0, CDC 3.0, C2A, and Nexstar Observers List all at the same time. Yea, using CDC and C2A at the same time is redundant but I am testing C2A to do a users review of the application. Hope to post the review here on CNR this spring.
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Peter9
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 10/30/08
Posts: 809
Loc: Yorkshire - Born & Bred
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Hi There is a patch for Vista users on the web sitehttp://www.stargazing.net/astropc/ I don't know if it will cure the problems you are having but might be worth a look. Regards Peter.
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Nexstar 8se
150mm Helios Newton Reflector EQ 3 G.E.M.
6.3mm 10mm Plossls. Celestron 25mm & 40mm E.Ps. 8mm x 24mm Baader Hyperion Zoom. 2x Barlow. 9x50 R.A.C.I Finderscope. G.L.P and Bracket. Dew Shield. Home made Solar filter. Home made H.C Holder.(Great Asset). Maplin's 12V 17ah Auto Start Unit.
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atnbirdie
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Reged: 12/10/06
Posts: 118
Loc: Middletown, MD
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Peter, If you mean the 2.76c version of CdC, I am already running that. However, as I mentioned, I've given up on using my Vista laptop as I have an old XP machine I can leave in my observatory. The only problem remaining for me in XP is getting the ASCOM drivers to recognize my BT serial connection. All other Astro programs (non-ASCOM) can connect using it, but not ASCOM.
Steve
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Steve
Orionis Observatory (ExploraDome)
CPC1100 XLT; NexStar 8SE; Orion ST-80
-Denkmeier S-1 Shorty Power/Filter Switch
-FeatherTouch Microfocuser
-Gerbing Heated Motorcycle Clothes (a.k.a., Mobile Warm Room)
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Larry F
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Reged: 05/24/04
Posts: 1598
Loc: Westchester, NY
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Steve: Are you using the 4.1 or 5.0 version of ASCOM on that XP machine?
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C5 Orange Tube SCT, CPC 800 XLT SCT
Orion 127 Mak, StellarVue Nighthawk
Coronado Maxscope 40, Lunt 60mm H-alpha double-stack
5 1/4" f/5.2 home-built Newtonian
Denk II Binos
Giro 2/Tech2000 Giro Driver/Tech2000 QuickDraw Pier
Mallincam Color Hyper Plus
A zillion eyepieces and some more mounts
Mason & Hamlin BB 2140 mm (grand piano)
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atnbirdie
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Posts: 118
Loc: Middletown, MD
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I have ver 5 of ASCOM installed on the XP machine.
Steve
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Steve
Orionis Observatory (ExploraDome)
CPC1100 XLT; NexStar 8SE; Orion ST-80
-Denkmeier S-1 Shorty Power/Filter Switch
-FeatherTouch Microfocuser
-Gerbing Heated Motorcycle Clothes (a.k.a., Mobile Warm Room)
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Larry F
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 05/24/04
Posts: 1598
Loc: Westchester, NY
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Maybe that's the problem. I use 4.1. Since it works (and I'm not driving any other accessories or cameras) I'm hesitant to upgrade and take a chance of it not working with the bluetooth. One other possibility is your BT dongle...some of them are apparently not successful in connecting to the Starry Night receiver. The DLink DBT-120 is the one I have.
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C5 Orange Tube SCT, CPC 800 XLT SCT
Orion 127 Mak, StellarVue Nighthawk
Coronado Maxscope 40, Lunt 60mm H-alpha double-stack
5 1/4" f/5.2 home-built Newtonian
Denk II Binos
Giro 2/Tech2000 Giro Driver/Tech2000 QuickDraw Pier
Mallincam Color Hyper Plus
A zillion eyepieces and some more mounts
Mason & Hamlin BB 2140 mm (grand piano)
My Gallery
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atnbirdie
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Reged: 12/10/06
Posts: 118
Loc: Middletown, MD
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The BT device may be the issue. Hadn't thought of that as every other program that doesn't use ASCOM works with it.
I might also play around with moving back to v 4.1 to see if that 'sees' the BT device. However, don't think I'll spend money for a new BT dongle when only CdC is the only program that won't work via BT connection and I can't be sure it is a BT issue.
Steve
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Steve
Orionis Observatory (ExploraDome)
CPC1100 XLT; NexStar 8SE; Orion ST-80
-Denkmeier S-1 Shorty Power/Filter Switch
-FeatherTouch Microfocuser
-Gerbing Heated Motorcycle Clothes (a.k.a., Mobile Warm Room)
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nhraj700
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Reged: 01/17/09
Posts: 33
Loc: Gardnerville, Nevada
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Quote:
1. Download and install Cartes du Ciel from [url=http://www.stargazing.net/astropc/]
Is there another download site for this software. I wanted to build another laptop with it, and I didn't keep the original installation executables. This site seems dead after an apparent hacker defaced the site. Mostly I am looking for the 1.2 plugin.
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CPC 1100 XLT GPS
WO 2" CF Diagonal
2" TV 17mm Nagler IV, TV 26mm Nagler V
2" TV 2x Powermate
Canon 50D EOS (Piggy Back and Prime Setup)
Lumicon 2" UHC
Starizona Counterweight System
Feathertouch Focuser
Bobs Knobs, Celestron Focal Reducer
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rmollise
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Reged: 07/06/07
Posts: 4585
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Quote:
Is there another download site for this software. I wanted to build another laptop with it, and I didn't keep the original installation executables. This site seems dead after an apparent hacker defaced the site. Mostly I am looking for the 1.2 plugin.
http://www.ap-i.net/skychart/
or...
http://sourceforge.net/projects/skychart/
Will get you v3.0. This is the final beta, I believe, and works really, really well.
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Rod's New Book:
Choosing and Using a New CAT
Available now!
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nhraj700
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Reged: 01/17/09
Posts: 33
Loc: Gardnerville, Nevada
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Quote:
http://www.ap-i.net/skychart/
or...
http://sourceforge.net/projects/skychart/
Will get you v3.0. This is the final beta, I believe, and works really, really well.
Perfect, Thanks! I like the latest beta. Very cool.
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CPC 1100 XLT GPS
WO 2" CF Diagonal
2" TV 17mm Nagler IV, TV 26mm Nagler V
2" TV 2x Powermate
Canon 50D EOS (Piggy Back and Prime Setup)
Lumicon 2" UHC
Starizona Counterweight System
Feathertouch Focuser
Bobs Knobs, Celestron Focal Reducer
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mypontiac
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 09/06/07
Posts: 1080
Loc: Austin, Tx.
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I just downloaded the latest version of Ciel and the ASCOM Celestron Telescope Driver Setup.
I see that I already have Ascom.tid under the plugins folder.
Do I still need to get version 1.2 plug in or is this covered?
Sean
Edited by mypontiac (04/27/09 07:38 PM)
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