· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu… uh, User You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements >> Vendor and Group Announcements Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 astrogene1000 Vendor Reged: 02/16/09 astrogene1000_stuff       #3345405 - 09/20/09 07:13 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   After years of building and using my own astro gadgets, recently some are designed for resale. Clone of Meade 909 APM USB to ST4 Autoguider adapter, PC via ASCOM, MAC via PHD Bluetooth based wireless telescope control Any questions, email me at astrogene1000_stuff AT yahoo.com Post Extras:       astrogene1000 Vendor Reged: 02/16/09 SDV XXIII - Re: astrogene1000_stuff [Re: astrogene1000]       #3355465 - 09/25/09 07:47 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   If anyone is planning to attend the BMAA Stella Della Valley star party Camp Onas, Ottsville PA October 16-18 I will be there to answer any questions anyone may have and also demoing the units. Who knows, if you attend you may even be the winner of the autoguider adapter donated as a door prize. USB to ST4 Autoguider adapter, PC via ASCOM, MAC via PHD Clone of Meade 909 APM Bluetooth based wireless telescope control Gene Post Extras:       Craig Vendor (Stark Labs) Reged: 09/16/03 Loc: Irvine, CA SDV XXIII - Re: astrogene1000_stuff [Re: astrogene1000]       #3356102 - 09/25/09 01:40 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Since Gene is relatively new to folks here, I thought I'd just drop a post in the thread since I've had some contact with him. Throughout the development of the support for the USB to ST4 adapter in PHD Guiding, he's been very professional and a pleasure to deal with. I know it went through a solid round of testing and the inevitable small kinks were quickly dealt with. All in all, it should be a nice, solid product. Craig Post Extras:       shahram newbie Reged: 08/06/07 SDV XXIII - Re: astrogene1000_stuff [Re: Craig]       #3456252 - 11/19/09 01:54 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I have purchased Genes' 909-APM clone unit for a Meade LXD55 mount. It fired up flawlessly and provided this old mount with a much needed ST-4 guide port as well as USB-Serial interface port (I bought a separatly purchased FTDI converter cable to utilize this port). Gene has been more than a fantastic vendor support. He treats his fellow astronomers as a family. I couldn't be more grateful to his detailed responses and extensive help he provided. He even made sure that my mount was functioning properly before I made any purchase. His response time in shipping was also amazing...I placed the order on Friday, the unit was already on the way to me on Saturday as I checked against the tracking number he provided. Despite being delivered across the United states continent, I received the item on Monday (2 days later). This was through USPS!!! Thank you Gene for your great product and amazing service. I would love to volunteer my time any time if there is any thing I can do. Sam Tarani Post Extras:       astrogene1000 Vendor Reged: 02/16/09 Re: astrogene1000_stuff [Re: shahram]       #3701003 - 03/23/10 09:10 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   New vendors for parts allow return to lower cost for the USB to ST4 autoguide adapter: GC USB-ST4 adapter The newly introduced GC USB-nFOCUS, USB with ASCOM to your RigelSys nFOCUS controller: GCUSB-nFOCUS to RigelSys nFOCUS controller Clone of Meade 909 APM autoguide adapter for 497 controlled scopes: 909 with guide only or guide/focus/reticule support A prototype that has been in the works for well over a year (sensor validation for 24/7/365) Bluetooth or hardwired rs232 interface. 12V@450ma, internal heater to clear rain/snow/dew, relay output if cloudy, rainy. Cloud detector/Weather monitor for astro Bluetooth interface to your scope: Customizable bluetooth to rs232 adapter for your scope Bluetooth unit embedded in lx90 fork arm Gene Devices, DIY projects and astro type info Edited by astrogene1000 (03/23/10 09:11 PM) Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 2 registered and 3 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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