RE: [APML] quickcam autoguider?

["Thom Iwancio" <tiwancio@sc.rr.com>]

Roland, I have used David's program with a Logitech color quick cam and
a board for MPJA. They run $35.63 + shipping. They come in kit form so
some soldering is required.
http://www.mpja.com/productview.asp?product=6074+KT

Biggest problem I had was with finding a bright enough guide star since
I was using an 80mm f10 SCT for a guide scope piggybacked on my 8" newt.

I have moved on to an 8" SCT with an easy guider and ST-5C so let me
know if you are interested in buying a relay board already assembled.

Thom Iwancio
Elgin, SC
www.machunter.org
home.sc.rr.com/thomiwancio





 

-----Original Message-----
From: astro-photo-bounces@seds.org [mailto:astro-photo-bounces@seds.org]
On Behalf Of Mike Connors
Sent: Friday, August 08, 2003 4:08 PM
To: Discussion of Film Astrophotography
Subject: Re: [APML] quickcam autoguider?


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roland Roberts" <roland@astrofoto.org>
To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Friday, August 08, 2003 12:17 PM
Subject: [APML] quickcam autoguider?


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> I've been browsing the web today (slow day at work) searching for
> information on using a webcam as an autoguider.  I have three old B&W
> quickcams sitting here and would like to put them to work.  An ST4 is
> not in the works for now (neither is the Pentax 67 I was asking about
> for now).
> 
> I've found several sites dealing with using quickcams as autoguiders,
> but I'm still confused about what I am going to need.  I have the
> webcam, software like Marti Niemi's guider.exe, and an MI-250 that
> takes ST4 inputs.  I think I need to build a relay box.  Can someone
> clue me in on this and were to get started on such a box?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> roland



Roland,

try David Ditch's website

http://www.davidditch.com/astro/startrack/software/index.html

he speaks of a 'kitsrus' relay box kit

hth,

Mike Connors
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