Resolved Camera Setup for AO-X and SC-3

Discussion in 'Guiding and Adaptive Optics - StarChaser and AO' started by Mark Manner, Mar 1, 2022.

  1. Mark Manner

    Mark Manner Cyanogen Customer

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    Hi, I am not sure why, but when I set up the SC-3short with my AC4040, I have to set "sensor 1" rather than "sensor 2" for the AO-X. The manual says:

    "If you will be using an adaptive optics unit, select Sensor 2 from the AO drop-down menu. Otherwise select Off."

    If, however, I set it to Sensor 2, I get a conflict with the main AC4040 camera, and neither camera will stay connected. I attach a screen shot of my settings. Does this make sense? I've tried it several times with 'sensor 2', and in each case I have connection issues with the cameras. When I revert to 'sensor 1', all appears to be well.

    Thanks for your thoughts on this.
    Best,
    Mark
     

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  2. Colin Haig

    Colin Haig Staff Member

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    The correct settings:
    Camera 1 = AC4040
    Camera 2 = SC-3. AO-X enabled on Sensor 1.
     
  3. Mark Manner

    Mark Manner Cyanogen Customer

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    Thanks Colin, that is what I am using. The manual does seem to say otherwise, but perhaps it is just my mis-reading the syntax and context.
    Best,
    Mark
     
  4. Colin Haig

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    Page on which manual? I can double check, and if an error, we will correct.
     
  5. Mark Manner

    Mark Manner Cyanogen Customer

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    Hi Colin, pages 17-18 of the StarChaser Guider User's Manual. See screen shot attached.
    Mark
     

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  6. Colin Haig

    Colin Haig Staff Member

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    Congrats! You've spotted an error in the manual.
    We'll get this fixed.
     
  7. Mark Manner

    Mark Manner Cyanogen Customer

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    Well, you know what they say, 'even a blind pig finds an acorn occasionally'. Given the number of things I've messed up just this past week I'm glad to have something to take credit for :)
     
  8. Doug

    Doug Staff Member

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    Manual has been updated.
     
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  9. Bill

    Bill SBIG Service and Repairs Staff Member

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    Wouldn't that be a squirrel?!? :)
     
  10. Mark Manner

    Mark Manner Cyanogen Customer

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    Ha! that would apply to any number of furry and non-furry creatures.
     

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