+Graham Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) Heres one for you techies out there. My new camera is a Starlight Express MX 916 It is one of the older types that is using the USB 1.1 Interface box of tricks. Now I have set the Camera up using the Starlight Express software and drivers so it now works using the Starlight capture software. What it will not do is talk to Maxim. In fact Maxim cannot even see it on my computer. Starlight Express says it will work in Maxim Maxim says it will work in Maxim The MX 916 how ever does not say a thing. Steve and Stephen are trying to solve this mystery for me but I thought I would throw it out there to see if anyone knows the answer. All ideas and suggestions gratefully received as I have tried all I know which frankly is not a lot when it comes to computers. If it helps any this is a picture of my Device Manager showing all the bits in it relating to the MX 916. Edited May 3, 2015 by Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 No One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 what computer you using graham... how new is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 http://www.cyanogen.com/help/maximdl/Starlight_Xpress_MX7C_MX9_USB.htm this any help?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stash Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 You may need to resolve the SM bus problem as this controls slow speed comms and might be causing the problem - only if the obsolete driver in Sheila' link does resolve it first. I dont know your pc but http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/inf/sb/CS-013541.htm might help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Hi Folks Thanks for the replies. Sheila The computer is the one I got from you but it is now running XP Pro. I did download the obsolete drivers. I installed them but to where I dont know Do I need to put them straight into Maxim and if so how do I do it. Clive Thanks for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Update. Went into the obsolete driver folder and copied the driver for my 916. This I then pasted into the maxim folder. Opened up Maxim and hey presto the camera was there. Clicked connect and it did. Clicked on start to capture a single 1 second sub and it froze. Ctlr Alt Del click on end task.. Clive tried the link and downloaded the file. It ran a check and said I did not need any thing else so still have the yellow question mark on the SM Bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 just for a giggle try the 716 driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Tried that Steve no different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stash Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 "The computer is the one I got from you but it is now running XP Pro" what was it running before ? And was/is it 64bit or 32bit windows xp pro edition ? Make of laptop Did you reboot before trying capture ? Dont know you connections but does this link help http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/153106-anyone-out-there-still-using-a-sx-mx916/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 "The computer is the one I got from you but it is now running XP Pro" what was it running before ? And was/is it 64bit or 32bit windows xp pro edition ? Make of laptop Did you reboot before trying capture ? Dont know you connections but does this link help http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/153106-anyone-out-there-still-using-a-sx-mx916/ Hi Clive its a duel core thingy. It had a complete install with Windows XP Pro 32 Bit and is upgraded to service pack 2 It is a tower pc Thanks for the link, I have read that but mine is a usb 1.1 rather than a parallel port connection. Clive I ran the upgrade software from that link you gave me and half way through is bailed out with a fault code of - OX 800713ec ASIA. Googled this and it says its a fault with the . NET framework 3, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stash Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 "The computer is the one I got from you but it is now running XP Pro" what was it running before ? And was/is it 64bit or 32bit windows xp pro edition ? Make of laptop Did you reboot before trying capture ? Dont know you connections but does this link help http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/153106-anyone-out-there-still-using-a-sx-mx916/ plus might be something in this http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/astronomy/observatory/manuals/SXV-USB2.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stash Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 The only other things I can think of 1.Update XP to SP3 and (3) below if still fails. 2. OR try this install (should already be there) http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=32 3. or Update .net Microsoft to v4.5 - think this worked on XP 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Hi Clive Already running 4.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 ITS WORKING !!!!!!!!! Massive thanks goes to Steve ( ibbo ) He has cracked the problem for me. Followed his instructions reloading the camera , then worked out a start up regime which requires the disconnection of the other two HID devices, the Hitec - Astro usb focuser and the X Box game controller. Boot up the pc and fire up Maxim. Once Maxim has got the camera I can then reconnect the focuser and the game controller and all is happy. All I need is a clear sky now to do a full imaging run. Another massive thanks to Steve I can sleep easy now that is sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Glad you are sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Well done you pair!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Well done Steve and I can feel the happiness in you Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 Thanks folks. Mick that is out right relief you can feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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