I posted this here is case there was anything in ACP that could be added to help, suspect not. It is a interesting message when using the ascom driver and how a park position is defined, like in the AP mounts.
Gary,
In case you see this message. I started the plan tonight.
I see what the problem is. ACP when the sky X is not connected parks in a default home position (defined my ACOM driver) which is on the meridian at 0 degrees. In other words it does not know what a park position is that the user sets in the Sky X. Ok this makes sense. So if you want to use a custom park position in Sky X, the telescope must be connected to Sky X. If ACP can be parked in a defined atl/az position, then maybe sky x would not needed
The reason you are seeing a mount not align message is because ACP parked the mount in the default ASCOM celestron position for park. When you moved the scope to another position to close the roof, you did not unpark the mount first, so it got lost. If you had connected to the Sky X and unpark that would have worked and mount would not have been lost. So tonight I left the Sky X connected to see if ACP parks as the Sky X knows it
IF I had connected ACP to use the Sky control position, I am sure that would have worked. Tonight, ACP is connected using the ASCOM driver for celestron so it may park in that psotion and not what sky x uses, but this is a good test
Find lost scope won't work because the celestron driver will move move the scope when not aligned, ACP log shows this as well. I do wonder if you could just sync on any star and then use find lost scope, maybe another good test if mount gets mis aligned again.
Anyway your plan is running
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The Ascom Drivers allow software like SharpCap, Sequence Generator Pro, Maxim, Cartes Du Ceil, Stelarium to name a few to send commands to the scope ask it to move, and get information about where the scope is pointing. The ASCOM driver is installed on a windows PC, to allow windows to connect to the handbox. Goes inside the handbox. USB ASCOM Driver for Focuser: 1.5.0: December-2019: Corrected bug causing frequent drop outs. Removed 'backlash' features from main UI; Download: Celestron PWI: 2.3.5: August-2020: Hotkeys feature overhauled; Added deadzone setting to Gamepad configuration; Reconfigured speed ranges on Gamepad configuration; Feature added to goto a specfic RA. Click ‘Select’ in the ASCOM telescope interface window and then select ‘Celestron Scope Driver’ from the dropdown menu. Click the ‘Properties’ button and set the serial port number to the number created by the virtual COM port software; in this example COM 2. Celestron Unified (6.1.70594, May 2019) Telescope & Focuser Installs a driver for all computerized Celestron telescopes, now including the new Celestron Focuser. Pokemon neo x free download. NOTE: With this version, Focuser moves are prevented if the focuser is not calibrated. Calibrate before anything else! I'm trying to set up ASCOM control for my Celestron AVX mount so I can control the mount from various software packages (e.g. Stellarium, PHD2, Astrotortilla). I've installed StellariumScope as well as the ASCOM and Celestron drivers.
Features
- Automatic focus with ASCOM-compatible software (FocusMax, MaxIm DL, Sequence Generator Pro, etc)*
- Temperature compensation using built-in thermistor
- All electronics in single hand-controller box -- no separate hub and extra cables
- Manual control with hand-controller box for use visually or with video cameras/webcams
- MicroTouch software for configuring system and remote manual operation
- Stepper Motor Unit*
- Motor Cable
- USB 2.0 Cable
- Power Supply (choose AC and/or DC when ordering)
- USB Drive: MicroTouch control software, hardware drivers, ASCOM Platform, FocusMax software, and operating instructions
* Included motor fits 2' Feathertouch Crayford focusers and Feathertouch SCT MicroFocusers (except old-style C14). For the old-style C14 MicroFocuser, choose the 2.0' original-style motor. Other motor options are available for Feathertouch 2.5', 3.0' and 3.5' focusers; direct-drive motors for Feathertouch 3.5' and TEC focusers; Skywatcher refractors; Stellarvue standard focusers; and Takahashi FSQ refractors. Choose the motor above. Also available is a wireless version of the MicroTouch Autofocuser.
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Download 32/64-bit compatible drivers (updated for Windows 10 and earlier).
Celestron Ascom Driver Download
Includes: Installation instructions, ASCOM 6 SP1, FocusMax 3.8.0.20, MicroTouch drivers, MicroTouch control software, etc. 74MB ZIP file.
Download same drivers but without ASCOM (for users who already have ASCOM installed).
FocusMax Star List for HyperStar
Download this handy list of 24 perfect stars for focusing with FocusMax, the MicroTouch, and a HyperStar. Because of the sensitivity of HyperStar, the usual 3rd to 4th magnitude stars for training First Light in FocusMax are too bright. This list gives 5th to 6th magnitude stars, ideally located for northern hemisphere observers in the evening sky each month. Just type in the RA and DEC into your goto scope and you'll easily find the perfect focusing star!
Choose power adapter and motor options above.
Power: Choose AC for plugging into a wall outlet. Choose DC for a cigarette-lighter style plug for use with a battery.
Motor: Choose the Low-Profile Motor for SCT MicroFocusers (except old-style C14) or 2.0' Feathertouch focusers. For old-style C14, choose the Original Style 2.0' Motor. Choose the 2.5'/2.7'/3.0' Motor for 2.5' and 3.0' Feathertouch focusers or Astro-Physics 2.7' retrofits. Choose the 3.5'/4.0' Motor for 3.5' Feathertouch focusers or Astro-Physics 4.0' retrofits. Choose a Direct Drive for a zero-slip motor for heavy payloads on the 3.0' or 3.5' Feathertouch focusers. Now available are motors to fit Sky-Watcher USA refractors (all current models), Stellarvue refractors, and Takahashi FSQ refractors (106mm and 85mm).
Power: Choose AC for plugging into a wall outlet. Choose DC for a cigarette-lighter style plug for use with a battery.
Motor: Choose the Low-Profile Motor for SCT MicroFocusers (except old-style C14) or 2.0' Feathertouch focusers. For old-style C14, choose the Original Style 2.0' Motor. Choose the 2.5'/2.7'/3.0' Motor for 2.5' and 3.0' Feathertouch focusers or Astro-Physics 2.7' retrofits. Choose the 3.5'/4.0' Motor for 3.5' Feathertouch focusers or Astro-Physics 4.0' retrofits. Choose a Direct Drive for a zero-slip motor for heavy payloads on the 3.0' or 3.5' Feathertouch focusers. Now available are motors to fit Sky-Watcher USA refractors (all current models), Stellarvue refractors, and Takahashi FSQ refractors (106mm and 85mm).
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