Mac wrote: ↑Sat Feb 08, 2020 12:48 pm
JayTee wrote: ↑Fri Feb 07, 2020 1:46 am
I force my computer to use COM 1 - 4, typically COM 4. Yes you can do this. This way everybody can see the COM port you're using and doesn't report back that it doesn't exist.
Cheers,
JT
I have no issues with the AVX thru any number of hubs/cables connected to my laptop.
I've set the Celestron driver to use COM2, as it is open and can connect the AVX via the USB extender by using a specific order connecting each device with the AVX first and then turning on the other two cameras.
It will work for a while and then using the
ASCOM directional keypad for the mount,
APT will lock up and the mount goes skewing off and I must turn it off to stop it. I have made the Device Manager changes James pointed out, read 100s of post by others with the same issue (sans the extender) and have given up trying to make it work for me.
That happened a couple of times with my AVX! I honestly have no idea why--I suspect it might have with the power going to my AVX... Try using another power cable, or If you are using AC, try switching to DC, or switch from DC to AC, see if that makes a difference.
I'm sure you are doing this (I know you have background in IT), but for sake of others and for covering all the bases, I'd like to point out that I used to have to connect to the exact same USB ports every time, otherwise it wouldn't recognize certain devices, or reset all of the settings on some devices, or it would just be a bad night in general... I also ended up turning off all power settings (like go to sleep after so much time, there's also a setting related to power specifically for USB ports too), and any "timed" or automatic settings, like to go into power saver mode after a certain hour or when the charger is disconnected. I remember there being a bunch of settings like this...
Windows is the worst! This is why I'm normally an Apple guy.
-James W.
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