This procedure overwrite the internal SD system with a completely new system (version 2.1_20231103)starting from a USB pendrive system, in case you have personal data, images or other files, please make a copy otherwise everything will be lost!
Read more: StarGO2 PRO and StarGO Plus Controller internal SD System Recovery instructions:
In order to connect the mount with StarGo Plus/StarGo2 Pro driver with N.I.N.A. is required to choose the Avalon UD Telescope driver from the Telescope drop down menù list. This option will be available only after it will be selected with the ASCOM chooser.
Inside N.I.N.A. is not possible to launch the ASCOM chooser from the Telescope section menù so it is required to do this operation at least once by using external software app, as for example Carte du Ciel, Stellarium etc...
Read more: First connection with the StarGo Plus/StarGo2 Pro driver with N.I.N.A
The SG+/Pro (StarGo Plus/StarGo2 Pro) are Raspberry Pi based Astronomical control system, they have been designed to work in two main hardware connection methods:
- Method 1: StarGo Plus as a Hotspot
- Method 2: StarGo Plus connected to your network, via LAN or Wi-Fi
Usually the method 2 via LAN is accomplished by using an Ethernet cable connected to a router.
In a previous troubleshooting article we have explained how to establish a connection between a PC and a SG+/Pro by using an Ethernet cable.
Read more: Easy direct connection with ethernet cable + USB ethernet adapter with StarGo Plus
The StarGo Plus is a Raspberry Pi based controller that comes with a dedicated WebApp for a complete Astronomical setup management.
The SG+/Pro (StarGo Plus/StarGo2 Pro) are Raspberry Pi based Astronomical control system, they have been designed to work in two main hardware connection methods:
- Method 1: StarGo Plus as a Hotspot
- Method 2: StarGo Plus connected to your network, via LAN or Wi-Fi
Usually the method 2 via LAN is accomplished by using an Ethernet cable connected to a router.
However, it is also possible to connect the system directly to the PC with the same ethernet cable, without passing through the router. This method can be really useful on the field for a smart and very simple connection.
Read more: How to connect a PC to the StarGo Plus/StarGo2 Pro via direct Ethernet cable
If the camera is connected to the StarGo Plus, the corresponding camera driver should be first selected in the StarGo Plus WebApp (see image below). If the device has been connected after the StarGo Plus start up try a system power cycle.
This behavior may be related to latest Operative System update that can create issues with previous StarGo versions.
The issue can be solved by upgrading to the latest StarGo versions available on the Support Page reserved download area.
Users with EVO-zero mount should download and install the Install_StarGo_700_B5.exe whereas all the other users should download and install the Install_StarGo_640_SP6.exe.
The "Park operation cancelled" Warning message triggered by N.I.N.A. when parking the mount from inside this software has been fixed with the release of a BETA version of the Avalon ASCOM driver that is available with the temporary link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZiKylYMS29ch6jjiRGY7NTRjYPfVzDxX/view?usp=sharing
Read more: Park operation cancelled N.I.N.A. warning message issue fixed
By using in conjunction the Avalon X-solver tool and the HNSKY software is possible to set up an automation that allows to capture asteroids or comets by having the target in the frame center and the background sliding behind.
NOTE: the following procedure can be performed by using X-solver 1.6.5.5 version, included starting from the StarGo_640_SP6.
Read more: How to capture Comets or Asteroids using X-solver and Hnsky.
In order to allow the mount free rotation on the Azimuth, being at the same time firmly assembled on the base flange, the three bolts must be tightned with the correct pressure.
This adjustment it is performed at the company before to ship the mount.
Issue:
The mount doesn’t complete the 60° rotation required for the ASIAIR Polar Alignment procedure.
Solution:
Inside the StarGo.exe software, RA DEC tab, check the “Disable Keypad” option.
Otherwise plug the keypad on the StarGo board.
Ekos comes provided with a powerful and useful tool that allows to perform an accurate Polar Alignment even in location where the Polaris is not visible.
The procedure is quite straightforward, the mount will perform three different rotations on the RA axis, shooting a picture for each one.
Thanks to the Plate Solving, the software receive the precise position of each rotation and, calculating the overall movement, is able to estimate how much the RA axis is drifting away from the real North, guiding the user to perform the required corrections.
