John Mahony wrote: > ----- Original Message ---- >> From: Geoff Dudley <[email protected]> >> >> You guys are confusing me. Would you mind running thru a checklist for me in >> preparation for getting a Celestron NexStar to work with CDC? >> >> 1. Install the full version including Ver 2.7c of CDC. >> Am I correct in assuming the CDC ASCOM driver is already included and >> installed >> once the full version is up and running? > > Right. It's included in the CdC "complete package" (but not the "basic" > package). > >> 2. Download and install the ASCOM Platform V5.0a from the ASCOM site.
Yes. >> >> 3. Download and install the NexStar driver package Celestron Unified >> (5.0.14). Yes. >> >> 4a Connect up NexStar scope to computer and switch on. And align, a one star or quick align will do. >> >> 4. Proceed to the CDC Telescopes section and go thru the configuration >> routine. >> >> 5. Use scope after going thru the 2 star alignment etc. > > I think I'd switch steps 4 and 5. Align the scope before doing anything > where the program would connect to the scope. Yes, you should be aligned before connecting CdC to the scope. If you get errors such as "There is no Celestron Scope connected" then check the cable and the COM port. If this seems OK then download and install HelperNET. This is in the files area of the ASCOM-Talk group. Similarly if you get registry errors then install HelperNET. > > -John > > >> 6. Goto objects by clicking on the object as shown on CDC. Yes. Good luck! Chris
