Hi, Andy It looks like the latest update on the Vixen Optics website is from May, 2011 -- v. 2.3. Amy ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
I would imagine so, Andy. But why not email Vixen Optics before doing so just to confirm? Amy ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Been trying to update my Starbook firmware from v2.1 to v2.3. Downloaded v2.3 for Starbook from the Vixen site, go through the procedure but after a few...
Hmmmm. Yes, the Starbook S downloads are in a different spot. Have you e-mailed Vixen Optics? I never installed v2.3. Amy ... [Non-text portions of this...
I will do but I may just leave it at v2.1. Been away for a while and came back to see lots about this Nexsw board. Is it expensive/easy to fit? Andy...
The board itself is about 155 Euros. But you need a Celestron hand controller. I happen to have a CG-5 so I already had the hand controller. Amy ... ...
Andy, the NexS _ W Board is about $202.00 plus another $100 for the flash-upgradable Celestronhandset. Not what I would call a cheap fix. But the reviews say...
Hi Jerry, How difficult is it to install? Where in the UK would I be able to get hold of one? Andy ... From: gwkuch1 To: Vixen_Sphinx@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Andy, If you do a search for message #7409 you'll follow a thread that helped me go wireless with the Starbook. Basically one purchases an Apple Airport...
Hi Andy, I went down the same route as Jerry and am very happy for visual observing. As Jerry says this route opens up many options. Astroplanner is another...
Hi Andy Sorry to come to this late. Your firmware can be updated to latest version without needing interim steps. Full instructions and download links are...
Hi Andy We only quote the factory specified loading weight of 12kg but the US distributor quotes what he calls a "real world" capacity of 16kg. Cheers, Pete...
I finally had a chance to get out again with my Sphinx after installing the NexSXW. The alignment process works great. I'm finding that the mount slews much...
Yeah, the board doesn't remove all backlash, since there really is some in the gears themselves. But it is a lot easier to deal with. I gave my SXD a real test...
I noticed the other night, while using my Sphinx for the second time after installing the NexSXW board, that the counterweight shaft is rotating as the mount...
Amy, Have not noticed that. Gene ... From: Amy Stone <astone8122@...> Subject: [Vixen_Sphinx] Rotating counterweight shaft To: Vixen_Sphinx@yahoogroups.com ...
Hi Amy, Are you sure you mean RA? It is perfectly normal for the unmodified SXW's counterweight shaft to rotate when slewing in DEC (mine has been doing that ...
Anthony: Of course you're right. It must have been moving with the DEC shaft. I should have known since you need to use the Starbook to move the scope in DEC...
Hi all i am really considering a change to the NexSXD system. And as far as i have understood, there is some NexSXD on this forum. What do you recommend for...
Hi Henrik, they say: The mount can be controlled with NexRemote and/or a Hand Control (HC). I'd prefer the HC as I do not need an additional computer to run...
Yeah, to use ASCOM you need NexRemote or a hand controller. I like the HC option as well. It is also my visual use mount, and so the HC is a must. It doesn't...
I have a sketch on my photos/RDunna folder showing all connections of my setup, including remote control of camera, Ascom, PHD, StarshootAutoguider and Cartes...
... That looks fine, although I personally think NexRemote brings nothing to the party. I'd much rather interact with the physical hand controller (HC) than...
Most people who decide to use nexremote are imaging and not really using the functionality at all except to maybe do an alignment occasionally. Others find...
Henrik, Since the Vixen SWD is essentially converted into a Celestron Mount, there are several additional ways to control the mount. It can be controlled by...
