Bottletopburly Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Set up last night balanced mount so scopes on east side and weight over balanced forcing scope to rise , scope is balanced so camera end heavy , all clutches Engadged tracking in sidereal ✅ sharpcap PA, said excellent ✅ focused camera with autofocus ✅ Apt finding ? spot on with go-to++ , no wires trailing or snagging , phd2 started picked a star cleared data , redo calibration so off it goes calibrating , for the life of me I couldn’t get it past calibrating West 61 steps, Ra Calibration Failed Star Did Not Move Enough , also tried phd failed too , tried altering step settings , tried guiding wizard that failed same error. Maybe it was one of those nights just to test my resilience any ideas to try next time anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 I had the same problems using PHD2 when it first came out.. Solved by using PHD 1.44 for the last 2 years without any problem unless it wasn't balanced properly! Cheers Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 1 minute ago, Ron Clarke said: I had the same problems using PHD2 when it first came out.. Solved by using PHD 1.44 for the last 2 years without any problem unless it wasn't balanced properly! Cheers Ron Yes I tried that Ron , failed too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Don't know what to suggest then David!! Bottletopburly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 I use PHD2 had this problem and for me it was balance. Bottletopburly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 (edited) First off. Your's is a belt modded mount. There should be no imbalance when setting up. You only need to off set the balance when you mount has gears. If it reached 61 then I would suggest that you were on a hot pixel not a star. Were you trying to calibrate up around polaris. Edited November 12, 2018 by Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 3 minutes ago, Graham said: First off. Your's is a belt modded mount. There should be no imbalance when setting up. You only need to off set the balance when you mount has gears. If it reached 61 then I would suggest that you were on a hot pixel not a star. Were you trying to calibrate up around polaris. Now you tell me @Graham ?, tried bubble nebula area ,later tried a lower target above SE horizon , i will persevere on next outing balanced ,thanks graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinghamobservatory Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Have you tried adjusting the calibration step size? Accessed through the brain icon. Should only need about 10 steps. It worked for me so hope this helps. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 (edited) Even if it was pretty far out on the balance an eq6 should still manage your rig. I am with Ron on which version of PhD to use. Tried phd2 for all of half an hour then went back to one and stayed with it. Still think you were trying to use a hot pixel Edited November 12, 2018 by Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Graham said: Even if it was pretty far out on the balance an eq6 should still manage your rig. I am with Ron on which version of PhD to use. Tried phd2 for all of half an hour then went back to one and stayed with it. Still think you were trying to use a hot pixel 25 minutes ago, Bassinghamobservatory said: Have you tried adjusting the calibration step size? Accessed through the brain icon. Should only need about 10 steps. It worked for me so hope this helps. Graham Yes I tried changing calibration step , I tried different stars and I have redone hot pixel map this morning and darks library in phd2 and will do same in phd? Edited November 12, 2018 by Bottletopburly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Just had another thought. Are you using eqmod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Graham said: Just had another thought. Are you using eqmod. Yes graham ? Edited November 12, 2018 by Bottletopburly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 What settings are you running for pulse guiding in eqmod. Expand the eqmod control screen by clicking on the >>>> tab. Top right you will see the settings. I used to run my 6 on 50 in RA and 70 in DEC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Graham said: What settings are you running for pulse guiding in eqmod. Expand the eqmod control screen by clicking on the >>>> tab. Top right you will see the settings. I used to run my 6 on 50 in RA and 70 in DEC. it was set at minimum now altered to your settings graham ,what about min pulse and dec backlash settings @Graham Edited November 12, 2018 by Bottletopburly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Never touched those. Bottletopburly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 19 minutes ago, Graham said: Never touched those. Cheers graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 No worries. Hope it behaves now. Bottletopburly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 13 minutes ago, Graham said: No worries. Hope it behaves now. Hopefully graham i'am sure it's down to user error,all a learning curve few tweaks here and there . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Hey we have all been there. Bottletopburly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Hope you've got it sorted Dave .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 9 minutes ago, Ron Clarke said: Hope you've got it sorted Dave .. so do i Ron ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 IIRC I use 0.3 on each for my EQ6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 24 minutes ago, Ibbo said: IIRC I use 0.3 on each for my EQ6. whats iirc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 if I remember correctly +RonC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 19 minutes ago, Ibbo said: if I remember correctly ? +RonC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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