red dwalf Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 hi all, downloaded the free version of APT imaging software and have used it once, but noticed the telescope connect button, it doesn`t work on the free version but i was wondering how does it control the mount ? would i still need eqmod or does the APT software do the same thing in effect. it says it`s ascom compliant. would i need any other cables or could i use the hitec astro eqmod usb adapter ? would be very handy to have it all in the same software package, as when using it the other night i have stellarium and eqmod going, plus the APT software and was trying to get Phd guiding to work also. laptop started to stuggle alittle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I tend to stick with CDC for pointing, I think APT can slew to a known target (it has a list of some) and maybe can slew to a given coordinate ... Still needs ASCOM/EQMOD There isn't a reasonable all in one solution yet I feel - you're into Maxim territory. Current load out is CDC/APT/PHD ... works for now. I'm trying (still) to get to Maxim levels and that can be the only piece of software I use ... but it's not friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 PS Dump Stellarium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Thanks for the reply Steve, Does cdc work faster than stellarium ? Haven't tried cdc before, Would you say it's not worth buying the full version of Apt, if using the program with cdc ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Thanks for the reply Steve, Does cdc work faster than stellarium ? Haven't tried cdc before, Would you say it's not worth buying the full version of Apt, if using the program with cdc ? CDC is much faster and is a better piece of software IMHO APT offers a lot of goodies in the full version, your call really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I also prefer CDC I have just upgraded to the latest version as was going to try the ccd cam with it but cam needs new usb socket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antares_Paul Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 It's a great piece of software. 2.10 has 'Bahtinov aid' - mask spike analyser. Also the framing mask now works in LV. For me it's the perfect platform for camera control and focusing. Rob, the mount control works perfectly. I just prefer to use CdC for target selection. Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Thanks guys for the help, Do I need any other cables for apt to control the scope, mount, or would the hitec astro eqmod adapter work ok, Not really into computers or software operations so I need lots of help l.o.l. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antares_Paul Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 No other cables required. EQMOD Adaptor for mount and single USB for camera. APT will AF a lens remotely too I would recommend this for extended periods of use. Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I may be out of date but you can use Phd to do the guiding - APT just controls the imaging iirc Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyboy1970 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Sorry to jump in on this thread, Does CDC need anything else? ie. can I ditch stellarium and stellariumscope and just install CDC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 You can Andy, should hopefully work allittle quicker, although I do prefer the look of stellarium to cdc, I've download cdc but I've not had chance to use if connected to the scope yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 CDC isn't as good on graphics or as smooth. And I dislike the labelling system. But it does play better with skywatcher scopes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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