SharpCap doesn't stay connected to ASCCOM Gemini

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kbthomas
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SharpCap doesn't stay connected to ASCCOM Gemini

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I have SharpCap 3.2.6482 and my Mount is a Losmandy G11 with Gemini-2 controller (latest firmware and ASCOM driver). Under SharpCap settings, Hardware I've selected Gemini Telescope .NET. When I select Properties, the ASCOM GeminiTelescope server starts and displays Mount is Connected. Then, Immediately after, Mount is Disconnected is displayed. The mount s not connected. If I hit Properties, the process repeats. Is this a known problem?
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Re: SharpCap doesn't stay connected to ASCCOM Gemini

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Hi,

when you use the properties button in the SharpCap settings, it briefly connects to the mount and then shows the settings window for the ASCOM mount. To actually use the mount in SharpCap, you then need to open a camera. In the camera controls you will see a Mount section added, which will have a 'Connected' checkbox that you can tick. When you do that you should stay connected.
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