Search found 13 matches

by Daryl
Wed Oct 09, 2019 3:37 am
Forum: Bug Reports
Topic: SharpCap Pro not connecting with AZ-EQ 5 skywatcher mount
Replies: 10
Views: 4082

Re: SharpCap Pro not connecting with AZ-EQ 5 skywatcher mount

Thanks Robin, Your solution for running in administrator mode was correct. I subsequently ran both software apps in admin mode. Success, success after several months of frustration, hair pulling and cursing. Both programmes ran the mount run during the day on a dry run. It was such a simple solution...
by Daryl
Tue Oct 08, 2019 5:01 am
Forum: Bug Reports
Topic: SharpCap Pro not connecting with AZ-EQ 5 skywatcher mount
Replies: 10
Views: 4082

Re: SharpCap Pro not connecting with AZ-EQ 5 skywatcher mount

I have replaced my profilic USB to Serial cable with a FTDI cable hoping that it would solve the problem of sharpcap not connecting to the ascom driver when using the CdC planetarium. It pinned a screen shot of the result, a "Connect Error - No port". I double checked the ports for both de...
by Daryl
Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:36 am
Forum: Bug Reports
Topic: SharpCap Pro not connecting with AZ-EQ 5 skywatcher mount
Replies: 10
Views: 4082

Re: SharpCap Pro not connecting with AZ-EQ 5 skywatcher mount

I have attached the SharpCap log which may throw some light on the issue.
by Daryl
Sun Sep 15, 2019 11:35 pm
Forum: Bug Reports
Topic: SharpCap Pro not connecting with AZ-EQ 5 skywatcher mount
Replies: 10
Views: 4082

Re: SharpCap Pro not connecting with AZ-EQ 5 skywatcher mount

Added another 3. it appears that 3 is the limit per post
by Daryl
Sun Sep 15, 2019 7:14 am
Forum: Bug Reports
Topic: SharpCap Pro not connecting with AZ-EQ 5 skywatcher mount
Replies: 10
Views: 4082

SharpCap Pro not connecting with AZ-EQ 5 skywatcher mount

When I load up Sharpcap 3.2.5986 Pro (SC) together with Stellarium Scope (SS) and Stellarium planetarium (SP), SC does not recognise the Skywatcher (SW) mount and even if SS and SP are running or not. I use ZWO cameras (ASI 120, 290, 294) all run well in SC. Noting that SS and SP are able to control...
by Daryl
Mon Aug 26, 2019 7:29 am
Forum: Tips and Tricks
Topic: Mount not found at com 2
Replies: 4
Views: 3612

Re: Mount not found at com 2

Dave I have managed to correct the com port for the mount to use com 2 through the device manager. The manager is showing >Ports (COM & LPT)>Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port (COM 2)etc and properties "this device is working properly". I'm using a USB to Skywatcher USB connection port o...
by Daryl
Sun Aug 25, 2019 5:37 am
Forum: Tips and Tricks
Topic: Mount not found at com 2
Replies: 4
Views: 3612

Mount not found at com 2

I'm using a Skywatcher AZ-EQ5 pro mount but cannot get Sharpcap to recognise the mount in the hardware tab, file settings. Hence attempted other selected mounts, on camera ST4, SynScan Mobile, EQMOD ASCOM HE-Q5/6 etc. The tool window for HE-EQ5/6 did appear in the control panel right hand side but o...
by Daryl
Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:46 pm
Forum: How do I?
Topic: Hardware asks for a mount selection for plate solving
Replies: 2
Views: 1676

Re: Hardware asks for a mount selection for plate solving

Thanks Robin, I can use Stellarium on my PC laptop (USB cable) or SkySafari on my Ipad (connected wirelessly). I'll give it a run.