STF-8300C Unknown device

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  1. Claude Roth

    Claude Roth Standard User

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    Hello

    I have a STF-8300C camera, after some TX timeout errors, I have changed the USB cable without result, the camera isn't recognized in Windows Device manager, there is a line "Unknown device"
    I have connected the camera on an other computer with the same result.
    The camera worked well the day before.
    All SBIG drivers are up-to-date. Windows 7 x64 also.

    If you can help me I would be very happy, I have loaned the camera from a friend.

    Thank you

    Claude
     
  2. Bill

    Bill SBIG Service and Repairs Staff Member

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    I can't think of anything you can do Claude except to send it in and see if it can be restored. Send me an email at bill@sbig.com and I'll give you the details.

    -Bill
     
  3. Claude Roth

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    Hello Bill

    Thank you for the answer. I will send you an email.

    Regards
    Claude
     
  4. Joe Roberts

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    I have the EXACT SAME PROBLEM today. Earlier today the camera worked fine. Then later, same problem as above.
     
  5. Joe Roberts

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    OK... did something crazy happen today? I just tried my ST-Ic and it TOO won't work! I can see it recognized in Device Manager, but CCD Ops can't connect to it. It says "No camera can be found". I've tried 2 computers and no change. My STF-8300C stopped working today and now my ST-Ic won't work either. Did something with the software "break" today? I am DIW for imaging tonight.
     
  6. Joe Roberts

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    Whn I go to "Driver Details" for the "unknown device" it says "No driver files are required or have been loaded for this device".

    Does anyone know if driver files ARE needed? I looked in the directory where they are supposed to be and there are no ".inf" files present.
     
  7. Bill

    Bill SBIG Service and Repairs Staff Member

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    Odd for sure Joe. Software is not a strong suit for me but perhaps a complete removal in re-install might be worth a try.
     

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