The teddy bear is very clearly the resolution to the issue. One of my mounts has clutches, and they do loosen when it gets very cold by TX standards. I think thermal cycling is at play. My other mounts without clutches sometimes behave differently in cold weather acting like there's stiction which manifests itself as guiding anomalies. It may be that whatever lubricant is used on the ring and worm interface gets too stiff below a certain temperature.
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
1 vote for the bear! Agree. I've never heard good comments about the quality of the grease used by the manufacturer.
@tezza0905
2 жыл бұрын
I always had a problem on my EQ6R-Pro with the RA and Dec axes being able to move even with the clutches really tight. Then I came across a KZitem video (Joe's Astrophoto) which suggested that the problem was grease on the worm gear cylinder and on the brass button that engages with it when the clutch is tightened. The solution was to unscrew the clutch, remove the brass button and clean it, then use some cotton swabs dipped in iso-propyl alcohol pushed into the opening while rotating the RA / Dec axis to clean grease off the cylinder. I did this and the clutches hold the axes much more firmly without anything like as much pressure. I moved to using a second-hand IntelNUC on my mount about 6 months or so ago, and maybe I've been lucky but it has worked flawlessly (except for when I mess things up, but you can't blame the PC for that!). I see temperatures generally from +12C overnight down to -6C (although not over the course of one night), and I think that the PC generates enough heat to keep itself reasonably warm - even when my mirrors have dewed up on high humidity nights, the PC has not had any issues.
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Terry. Funny you should mention Joe's video. I watched that very same video just yesterday after posting mine. I'm definitely going to clean the grease off the clutch "button." I think I would have more confidence in an Intel NUC than this PC. Fortunately, "cold" is not a prolonged period in my part of Texas. Of course, I might be complaining about heat in 5 months or so! Thanks for watching!
@JoesAstrophoto
2 жыл бұрын
@@Aero19612 I saw your comment on my video James and glad it helped you out Terry! Let me know how it worked out for you James, interested to see.
@DallyAck
2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff James I'm a big fan of your content. I recommend the MeLE mini-PC Quiter 2. I've been using it a while and it works great. I got mine from Amazon, it's about $260, comes with Windows 10 Pro, 4 USB 3 ports, just enough for all my gear (ASI294mm, ASI120, filter wheel, PPB, focuser and mount) I connect the guide cam and focuser to the ASI294 then all the rest and the 294 to the MeLE PC. Oh, and it has a SD Card slot too. As far as Windows goes you can't logout of RDP, that basically logs you off the session. If you have to just use the x button in the upper right of the RDP window. The session stays running on the remote PC and all you have to do is RDP again to connect back to that session. Like you, I don't have it mounted to my scope, the same ED102 you have btw, instead I have it zip tied to the tripod leg. All the cables are still attached so if I want to use one of my other scopes everything is still there. Also, as far as copying everything to a USB drive then to your other computer, you can simply copy it to the other computer over the network. I don't use Wi-Fi, I bought a 100' ethernet cable and run it back to my router. Then when the session is done I copy the data directly to my PC. All you have to do is share a folder on your PC and copy it using the UNC path i.e. \\computername\foldername. Again, great stuff, keep it coming...
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
Funny. I have the very PC in my Amazon "basket". I like it. Haven't pressed the button yet. Wanna see what the teddy bear can do for me...oh and the heating pad. Good idea about the file transfer. Will look into that. Thanks for watching!
@DallyAck
2 жыл бұрын
@@Aero19612 I forgot to mention that I've run the MeLE in temps as low as -4.75 so far with no issues.
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
Now you're just showing off!
@HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy
2 жыл бұрын
Hi James, Interesting information about sub-freezing temperatures. I don't have much experience with that here in Savannah, but the next week is to be cold with lows in the 20s °F and I will give my mini-computers the test. However, I do remember a couple of nights last year with sub-freezing weather and I don't remember any issues. It's interesting as to how some nights you have a strong WiFi signal while other nights you don't. I would look into that. Also, I have had issues with GSserver disconnecting so I am sticking with EQMOD ... never had a problem with that. Patrick
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
Below freezing weather is not typical here either, but it looks like a heating pad will keep the temperatures well above freezing...if that is the problem. After submitting my issue to the GSS support group, others have commented on GSS crashes and when they go back to EQMOD, it works. Some people have noted that the 3D scope visualization feature may be responsible. Anyway, GSS may well be the source of the problem. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience on this front, Pat!
@foxglovemead
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks James. Just ordered my first Mini PC yesterday... Can you check WiFi variability by comparing with using an ethernet cable back to your House Router? Can you improve the WiFi extender by using a Powerline WiFi hub (I have one in house and one in my waterproof Power Box under the Mount). Could you monitor the temperature of the Mini PC and switch/use a Dew Heater to give it some warmth? Does the Mini PC rely on a 12V 5.5 x 2.1 (or 2.5) connector? Have you firmed up the connection? Is the Mini PC replacing a laptop - so there is still too much wiring up to the scope - located on the underneath of the Dovetail might be good? Do you video your outside session when you are in the house - see the unexpected? Are you using MS MRD? I used Chrome Remote to watch your KZitem - using Chrome Remote from iMac out to laptop over wireless (a good test). With MS MRD I couldn't even start a browser. Simon
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Simon. I think my latest upload answers most of these questions. There are only 2 wires going up to the scope. The newly added heating pad and cutting back on graphics processing demands seems to have cured these issues. Fingers crossed! Thanks for watching!
@rikutalvio
2 жыл бұрын
I run an Intel NUC mini PC on my scope, and it has worked perfectly down to -30C. My only issue is the EQ6-R getting sticky below -20C. It's probably the factory grease, but it could also be the worm being set up for warmer temperature at the factory. I think I'll need to rebuild it over the off-season.
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you're having reliable performance from your NUC. I'm not surprised that it's better built than mine, but even -30C is a severe test! I think I'm seeing the same thing as you with regard to the axes stiffening up in cold weather. Gotta be worse for your environment. I'll wait until the warranty runs out before I take mine apart, but's a definite good move. Thanks for watching, Riku!
@hael8680
2 жыл бұрын
That's why I will never use a mini PC. My imaging nights in the winter are frequently around -20°C, sometimes-25°C. 0 to 15,°C I see that in July...
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
Ouch! -20 C! That might just convince me to find a different hobby. Yes, that kind of temperature range would put a lot of strain on a [cheap] mini PC. Thanks for watching!
@textandtelescope8199
2 жыл бұрын
When getting into astrophotography. Step 1. Find the Engineer Astro KZitemr and watch his videoes! Excellent (said the liberal arts major astro guy).
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
Haha. It takes all kinds! The sky is big enough for everyone.
@mibsmatrix
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, interesting that you had these issues with GSS crashing on the miniPC. I had a similar experience just this week with GSS and a mini PC (similar looking box btw.). After a couple of nights with no issues at all GSS started crashing pretty consistently after the autofocus run. As I didn’t suspect the PC being the issue I switched back to Eqmod and that worked just fine. Perhaps it is actually a GSS issue not properly handling a specific exception caused by the low temperature. Would be very interesting to see how this issue is being solved in the log run. Not sure if I can fit a Teddy in the box that holds the PC ;-)
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. Interesting that you had a similar problem with GSS. While I certainly have my doubts about this mini PC I'm using, I will have to keep an eye on GSS as well.
@RobB_VK6ES
2 жыл бұрын
I'd try some cold testing in the refrigerator targeting individual components to verify the hypothesis. First off the rank would be the USB thumb drive based on the assumption the more expensive components would be held to a higher standard. That external program call surely looks useful , another nail in the coffin for APT. Surely in the land of the free and home of the BRAVE you could find a heated Teddy 🤣 failing that, locally here Styrofoam fruit boxes are easy to acquire free from the supermarket.
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
We've got a decent cold front (for Texas, anyway) blowing in as we speak. Should be getting down to -7 C tonight (too many clouds/wind for astroimaging). But it's a good opportunity to see if the heating pad can keep the PC warm. I'm expecting the heating pad to be delivered within the next few hours. A heated teddy bear! Why didn't I think of that!?
@blakenancarrow5239
2 жыл бұрын
Should you issue an eject command after copying? Or the equivalent to a "flush cache"? To ensure all the write processes are completed before powering down or removing the memory stick?
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
Might be a good idea. I think that works when writing to an open file. In that case, you should definitely complete the writing task and close the file. In this case, all of the files are complete and closed. I have made one change along the lines you're bringing up. I now have one batch file that NINA executes and it copies all of the completed/closed files (image files and NINA autofocus files) to the thumb drive. When I get to the still-running mini PC, I close down PHD2, NINA, GSS, and UPBv2- - that's when all of those log files are finally closed. I execute the "shutdown" batch file that copies those files over to the thumb drive. Thanks for watching, Blake!
@briangriffiths937
2 жыл бұрын
The temperature in my location gets down to -20 on some winter nights, the only problem I have is cables getting stiff. Someone mentioned it could be the USB thumb drive causing the issue, I take that problem out of the loop. My lights are downloaded to a shared folder on my laptop controlling the mount etc. which are then transferred to my imaging PC in the house through Pixinsight. I load the files on the shared folder into image calibration on Pixinsight. It does two jobs in one, files can be calibrated on the fly, (I usually calibrate them a dozen at a time) and no need to mess around with thumb drives.
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea, Brian! I doubt that the USB drive is the source of my current issue, but I do like the idea of calibrate as you go. Once upon a time I tried that, but running Pixinsight on the same PC that was running the imaging session was bad juju. Having a dedicated session control PC re-opens that door. Thanks for watching!
@KPMVAB
2 жыл бұрын
Hello from Sweden. New video. Yes yes … finding your videos very interesting and learning.
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
If I can't handle the cold in Texas, I have no chance in Sweden!
@astronomynotebook
2 жыл бұрын
Following this but have not done this yet ….still surrounded by hydra like wires coming from all directions😬
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
Haha. I had that condition for a long time. The Ultimate Power Box took care of 90% of that. It's expensive, but I'm glad I went in that direction. Jury is still out on the mini PC. It has potential, but trust is low at this point. Thanks for watching!
@JoesAstrophoto
2 жыл бұрын
Great info James, I had no idea about being able to use an external script in NINA and love the idea and will be implementing that very soon. I wanted to say that I've experienced the same autofocus issues as you when the temps here got below -5c and I had to increase my backlash setting on my ZWO EAF to get somewhat decent results. I guessing the cold temps effect the gears in the auto focuser? Not sure on that one or if it's in the mount. I didn't even make the connection until I saw your video, so very interesting. thanks for sharing this!
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Joe! Wow, now you have me worried about something else. My video may not have been clear. I was having problems with Greenswamp server (replacement for EQMOD) crashing during imaging sessions. I used the NINA autofocus logs to tell me what the temperatures were during the 5 imaging nights. My autofocus worked OK (Pegasus Astro FocusCube2), but they were all performed above -4C. I was seeing GSS crashes with my mini PC when temps dropped below about 1C. I did your clutch cleaning procedure the other day. Great idea!
@JoesAstrophoto
2 жыл бұрын
@@Aero19612 Thanks James, I re-watched that part and I get it now, sorry for any confusion, it was all on my part. It may be the ZWO focuser, but I seem to have to change my backlash settings when it gets below -5c which isn't ideal for me as my temps drop a lot during the winter nights. I payed more attention to your curves and they are all very good looking, so you aren't having this issue, but I still credit you for helping me make the connection as I didn't think of temperature as the factor for the weird focus issues before watching your video. Thanks again James!
@derekvanditmars9136
2 жыл бұрын
Most likely, the USB WiFi doesn't like below 0 degrees.
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
I think that’s certainly one issue, especially since the WiFi antenna is/was exposed to the outside air. I don’t like 0 deg either, btw! Thanks for watching, Derek!
@again5t.your53lf6
2 жыл бұрын
Get yourself an lan cable, got 100m for 60 bucks and its fine
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
That’s one approach that would avoid the ultra-long expensive USB3. But I would still have a cable plugged into the laptop. As long as the remote access to the miniPC and the miniPC are working, I really like being able to go anywhere in the house and control the session. After my initial growing pains, everything is working well. No issues with the miniPC. Thanks for watching!
@bobstoffregen9853
2 жыл бұрын
James..enjoy your videos. This is lengthy so please stay with me. To cut the cord so to speak, I've dived into the remote mini PC pool as well by starting out with the MeLe PC stick and have issues with it. It has 8gb of ram with a 256gb storage, and my thought was to use an external USB 500gb ssd drive, then just unplug the drive and transfer to my imaging computer. The computer recognizes the USB drive, but RDP will not connect to the PC Stick when the drive is plugged in. I even tried a micro SD card in the slot, but had the same results...no RDP. I resorted to just writing to the internal drive, then transferring later. Due to clouds, I haven't had a successful night with it yet. I recently upgraded to the Beta 2.0 version of NINA and on initial dry runs indoors, the PC Stick just doesn't seem to have the backbone with processing power to handle the Beta version, locking up and disconnecting RDP. I believe part of the problem with these mini PC's is available power. The MeLe PC Stick has a 5v input which under a high load seems to throttle the processor. This hobby has a steep enough learning curve without second guessing computer problems. I bit the bullet and the postman just delivered an Intel I5 16 gb ram 512gb ssd 28 watt mini pc. Pricey, yes. But in order to enjoy this hobby, things have to work for me. Like yourself, I have a SW EQ6R Pro and switch out between a SW ED 120 and WO Z61 so have to be creative about mounting. I also have a Pegasus UPBv2 so have no shortage of POWERED USB3 ports. POWERED is the key word. After I get the new machine up and running, I'll let you know how many of the gremlins have all died off. Thanks
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the thoughtful and informative reply! Totally agree: too many challenges in this hobby to be dealing with unreliable equipment. That's why I'm so averse to changing the system for the next cool thing or software version. Yes, please do reply back with your experience with the new PC. Who knows, I could be in the market for one in the near future! Clear skies, Bob!
@claude77573
2 жыл бұрын
It's interesting to hear about peoples' experiences with the MeLE PC stick versus the MeLE mini-PC Quieter 2. DallyAck just responded that the MeLE mini-PC is working well for him. The Lazy Geek also has a youtube video where he sings the praises (and a few drawbacks) of the MeLE mini-PC. The power input for the mini-PC is 12v, 2A (24W) so that may provide enough power to keep the 10W J4125 Celeron processor running at full throttle. The MeLE mini-PC also has 4 USB 3.0 ports, while the Intel NUC 11 Pro (at $770) still has only 3 USB 3.0 ports.
@suwandicahyadi9213
Жыл бұрын
How do you connect your computer/laptop to the mini PC? Are they both connected with a RJ45 cable or connected to the same wifi?
@Aero19612
Жыл бұрын
I use Remote Desktop Protocol (a Windows app). In this case, the miniPC has to be running a Pro version of Windows but the indoor laptop does not have to be running a Pro version. You can also use AnyDesk or other similar remote access apps.
@suwandicahyadi9213
Жыл бұрын
@@Aero19612I see, I saw another of your video, where you use GSS to connect to SkyWatcher mount. I use the same method and therefore avoiding the usage of Synscan. I plan to use RJ45 to connect the mini PC to my laptop though. Thanks
@michaell1473
2 жыл бұрын
If your mount motors have to work so hard that they can slip the clutches it sounds like there could be a different problem. There are grub screws on each axis that hold the whole bearing assembly together. They are too tight from the factory so each axis is slightly stiff and can cause some slipping. You can back it out just a hair and it removes much of the friction in the mount. If you pull it back too far it will cause a bit of up-and-down slop and I'm guessing adds backlash. You can search youtube for EQ6-R sticky axes fix, it might be the problem you are running into.
@RobB_VK6ES
2 жыл бұрын
Sticky axes is not a problem with SW mounts as far as tracking is concerned. but it may be an issue for balancing. With clutches locked up the the crown wheel / clutch is locked static in the housing. The stickiness people report only occurs when the clutch is released and the very close fitting wheel / clutch rotates in the housing.
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Michael! Yes, there are a couple of potential issues. Joe's Astrophoto has a nice video showing how to clean the grease off of the clutch assemblies. He sees great improvement in the "holding capacity" of the clutches with the grease removed. And then there's the meshing of the gears. Could be too tight as you say which can cause binding. I'll try to de-grease the clutches first. Thanks for watching!
@peters6500
2 жыл бұрын
Hi James, firstable thanks a lot for all those very instructive videos, great! I do short distance remote imaging practically from my AP beginning on, after one icy night outside... I tried WIFI but had problems even with a strong signal... Question: connecting directly to another pc via WIFI isnt supported anymore by Windows, at least when I tried that. I had to install the "Adhoc Manager". How do you realize a wts / remote desktop connection via WIFI? I use a network cable meanwhile.... Using a MiniX mini pc I had no (pc) issues even when very cold (which is relative: -10 C) with a weatherproof box and main power supply (for mount and pc) together in that box). When very cold I experienced weird problems concerning mount and guiding, still not sure what exactly the reason was. Peter
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching the videos, Peter! Yes, I think the cold weather did affect my WiFi antenna. It works great at higher temperatures. I'm still using Windows 10. In order for Remote Desktop to work, the mini PC must have Windows 10 Pro installed. The "indoor" PC you use to control the mini PC can be Windows 10 Home version. That's what my setup is. Hope that helps!
@peters6500
2 жыл бұрын
@@Aero19612 thanks! - I formulated incorrectly: having a home net (network with router) there is no problem to connect via wts / remote desktop. When mobile, afield, having only 2 pc to connect with each other then it´s different.
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
Ahhh. Yes. That is different. What about using a cell phone as a mobile hot spot or connecting the two PCs via ethernet cable. I have not done either one, so not sure if that would work.
@pawepiechnik6248
2 жыл бұрын
James, do you have any iPolar camera or sth similar to polar align ?if yes, how do you deal with that not having a laptop's screen next to your scope to preview ?
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Pawel. I do use the Polemaster to polar align. In that case, the mount and mini PC are not powered. I just take the laptop out to the mount and run the Polemaster software from the laptop. I move the RA axis by hand. I then turn on the mini PC and go back inside and use Remote Desktop on the laptop (now inside) to access the mini PC. But, I know what you mean. There are times, like focusing the off-axis guide camera, when I need to see the screen. In this case, I use an app called Splashtop to log into my laptop screen (which is showing the mini PC screen) using my iPad. That way, I can stand next to the scope holding the iPad and see what the mini PC “screen” is showing. Hope that helps!
@pawepiechnik6248
2 жыл бұрын
@@Aero19612 thank you. That makes sense.
@LogansAstro
2 жыл бұрын
Some very interesting information there . Interesting to see you are getting issues with temperature drops and the mini PC. I find the mini PCs I have are quite reliable but my temperature never drops below 3 dgrees celcius so I guess I would never know if this would become an issue for me also. I hope you get to resolve the problems you have been having but I think the teddy bear will definitely solve the issue though 😂
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
Putting a teddy bear in the box is definitely pulling out the big guns. Go bears!
@3_Gold_Coins
2 жыл бұрын
Is it ok to image at 93 degrees at night?
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
That's a very good question, Steven. I don't know yet. I haven't used a mini PC in the Summer yet, but Summer is coming up, so I'll find out soon enough! I have been looking at laptop cooling pads (a platform that has several fans). I'm also considering those gel packs you freeze and put in coolers. We'll see...
@colmbrazel
2 жыл бұрын
Hi James, I'd a clutch problem with my EQ8 last session. Daytime with scopes removed and CW weight with bar only attached I looked at it. With CW bar down I could open the clutch and rotate the bar say 30deg East then close the RA clutch. Clutch worked. Now same for East but this time if i locked the clutch, the clutch would not lock! I tried repeating the experiment still same result. Like you I tried tightening the RA clutch as much as I could. Still wouldn't work! I took off the heavy counterweight and then moved the bar through a few rotations back and forth to horizontal East to horizontal West. Then I retried clutch with no weight attached this time finding clutch worked locking both East and West. I believe the exercise I carried out with CW weights removed had the effect of reseating the clutch. In my case it wasn't cold weather caused the issue but inadvertent nudging/bumping of the mount while the clutch was locked. I believe this "unseated" the clutch. I'm not a mechanical engineer or designer of the EQ8 clutch system and I've to do a full test with CW weights attached this pm clear sky. I know re clutches how they work some operate in conjunction with what's called Limited Slip Differential on motor bikes you need to have clutch adjusted not to hard/tight nor too loose. Hope you do a further video investigating how the clutch on an astro mount works. You might google Plant Heater Mats...Thanks for highlighting the clutch issue.
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Colm. Wow, that's weird. I don't know much about clutch designs used in other scopes. I know that some have a more sophisticated clutch system than others and the EQ8 is likely one of those. For the EQ6-R (or my older CGEM), the clutch is very simple. The clutch lever merely rotates a screw inward until it contacts the inner ring gear cylinder and holds the RA (or DEC) axis in place via friction between the screw and the cylinder. A small "button" the same diameter is the screw is placed between the end of the screw and the cylinder so that turning the screw does not dig into the cylinder. If grease works its way between the "button" and the cylinder, it will reduce the friction (holding power) and the clutch loses its effectiveness.
@colmbrazel
2 жыл бұрын
@@Aero19612 Good news even under full moon session last pm went well no guiding problems and EQ8 worked well. From your explan from ignorance and from my imagination, only think I can think of is that the btn you describe pushing against the wall or face of the inner gear cylinder, requires the cylinder to be orthogonal at right angles to the btn. If not, the ring gear cylinder may only be partially locked or prone to slippage. All you need do to make sure the inner ring cylinder is with the CW weight removed hold the CW bar and with the clutch in open position, rotate it through a couple of full rotations of the RA axis or Dec axis if its the Dec..I think this ensures proper operation of the clutch and it also prevents excessive wear due to the clutch slipping..This is only a theory though and I believe its worked for me, so I'll be regularly swinging those bars before a session in future, to loosen up the clutch before locking it. Another sign of the above problem is if you notice the RA axis becomes excessively or unusually stiff..time to rotate those bars:-)
@colmbrazel
2 жыл бұрын
oops ignorance refers to mine not yours:-)
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
Good idea. I'll add that to my setup routine. Thanks, Colm!
@douglasfleming1
2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Mentioned before that I use a pipe heater wrapped around the head of my Heq6r when the temp drops below -11C here in Ottawa. Not enough yesterday, when the temp dropped to -25. Added a battery heating "blanket" with great success. Used two dew heater controllers (one needed to operate from a separate power source from the pegasus micro powerbox) for the focuser, telrads and optics. My mini pc is on the OTA and rather exposed to the elements, so I (carefully) use chemical hand warmers (will have to investigate a better alternative: maybe an enclosure and teddy bear?!).
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Douglas. -25 would be show stopper for me. I complain about -2. No way my mini PC could be exposed to the environment. Been doing some heating pad tests: -2C outside but +15C in the box (not incl the teddy bear). So, if temp really is the issue, the heating pad should solve it. Full Moon now, so no imaging. Will test some more and report back! Stay tuned and stay warm.
@astrophoto_andy3335
2 жыл бұрын
Teddy Bear! Love it! You are a geek you know with the batch file stuff. Problem is, I understood all of it and if I go back to mini pc (ASI Air user now) I'm going to do the same thing. Great video as always!
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
Batch files will never go away. Thanks for watching, Andy!
@TomDastrup
2 жыл бұрын
My preferred method of syncing files from my mini pc to my file server is robocopy run as a scheduled task. That way, I have access to the files from my processing computer near real time and can play with them (live stacking) as they come in. Added bonus is that in the morning, I don't have to wait 15 mins for the transfer to complete.
@easyastroimages5818
2 жыл бұрын
Great content as usual master James!
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@bedfordbeds
2 жыл бұрын
Great video James. I tried my ACEPC GKV3 using a wireless connection to Remote Desktop but it failed miserably and I later discovered on their support forum that this particular model of ACEPC are prone to such issues due to the routing of the internal antenna. I tried a WiFi dongle but that was not conclusive due to my rig and the limited space for the dongle. I then connected via LAN with a £15 (US$19) cable and did not experience any connection issues and had a great 3 hour session using Sharpcap with PHD2 guiding. I did have issues with ZWO and Altair cameras connecting to a Pegasus USB Control hub that I swapped for a third party USB hub extender which provided a cure. Your comments about temperatures I found interesting and will monitor these next time I have clear sky, soon i hope. I mount my ACEPC to the rig using velcro straps mainly because U like to minimise the number of trailing cables. Something that may be worth considering is humidity that may build up in a sealed polymer container? I also added a 500 G SATA SSD because there was not a great deal of storage space left on the native drive. The 500 G drive was not recognised but a bit of tinkering with settings soon put that right. Clear skies.
@Aero19612
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Paul. Yes, the ACEPC internal antenna is pretty poor, even from inside the house. I have found that the external WiFi antenna I'm using is working very well. I don't think there is a humidity build-up problem in the box. The outside equipment can be dripping with dew in the morning, but the equipment inside the "box" is always nice and dry. Now, if I can just keep it warm! I have had very spotty experience with the 500 GB SATA drive I put in the drive bay. As I mentioned in the earlier video, it is recognized about half the time when I boot up. Will need to open it up and see if it's fully and properly seated. Thanks for watching!
@bobstoffregen9853
2 жыл бұрын
Paul, great info. When you said you connected via LAN, can you be more descriptive? Can you just connect a Cat 5 (or 6) cable between the outside and inside computers (via their LAN ports, or do you need any type of Cat to USB adapter. I'm still not convinced RDP is the most reliable way to go. Thanks
@bedfordbeds
2 жыл бұрын
@@bobstoffregen9853 I connected the remote and control computers directly using a CAT 5 cable that is 15 metres in length. I then adjusted the settings on both computers to allow them to communicate with one another. Since doing this I have not had any issues with regard to remote desktop. This link kzitem.info/news/bejne/1oCgx2yakmR5oKQ provides a tutorial for setting up the LAN. Clear Skies.
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