Re: Lumicom NGC-Sky Vector

From: Len Philpot (len_at_philpot.org)
Date: 12/27/04


Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2004 19:30:47 -0600

In article <BDF44B2D.22FB5%epmajden@shaw.ca>, epmajden@shaw.ca
says...
> I have acquired an Lumicom NGC-Sky Vector digital setting circle unit.
> I looks very similar to the JMI NGC-Max unit which says the JMI version
> supports an RS232 serial port. The Lumicom unit only has inputs for the two
> digital encoders. Is there anyway to add an RS232 computer post to this
> unit so it will work with software like the Sky or Project Pluto, Guide?
> Ed
>
>

My NGC-Sky Vector has two ports : an RJ45, which connects to /both/
encoders and an RJ11, which can be connected to a computer. I've used
it with Cartes du Ciel and Megastar. I made my own cable, but it was
a moderate pain.

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