Hi Geoff We already have the encoder fitted and working. ATM it works with a DOS application written by one of or ex-members which simply reads it like a mouse using the built in mouse driver.
But as Chris said using it with another mouse might be difficult, though I have actually known two mice to work together in Windows. A PS2 and USB, anyway I will look at the source when I eventually managed to get it to download. <gripe> Why can't they simply provide it in a zip archive for download, I hate it when you have to go through the rigmorole of installing software that hooks into explorer and slows the whole system down just because you want one file. </gripe> Actually, we thought about upgrading the encoders to USB. Has anybody done this? The problem with the serial encoder is you can't move the scope quickly as it overloads the serial port. Andrew ----- Original Message ----- From: Geoff Dudley To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 11:23 AM Subject: [skychart-discussion] Re: Serial port encoder Andrew, You could make a Dave Ek encoder box which plugs into your serial port. It works fantastically well for my two scopes,I've done it for my 8" and 12": http://picasaweb.google.com/dudley.geoff/12InchF6DobsonianTelescope I don't know if Dave's box will work with mouse encoders but you could email him, he's very approachable. Here's his website: http://digicircles.eksfiles.net/ Good luck! --geoff [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
