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DeepSkyDad AF3 can't connect

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Hi,
I just got a new DeepSkyDad AF3 (auto focuser). I updated Kstars/Ekos on my Raspberry Pi 4 to get the latest drivers. I plug the USB cable from the AF3 into my ZWO 294MC Pro's USB hub and start KStars/Ekos.

When hitting connect the AF3 fails and the mount (SkyWatcher HEQ5) fails for a while but then finally connects. If I remove the AF3 from my list of equipment (and unplugs the usb cable) the mount connects right away. I also tried connecting the AF3 directly to my RP4, but the end result is the exact same as before.

I've attached the log-file. Any ideas on what to do?

Anders

P.S I'm currently updating (using the AstroPi3 script) KStars/Ekos again to check if that should solve the problem.
SkyWatcher ED80 Pro
Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro with Rowan Belt Mod with EQDIR cable
ZWO ASI294MC Pro imaging camera
QHY5L-II-C guide camera on 50mm guidescope
DeepSkyDad AF3 autofocuser
Raspberry Pi 4 4GB running Kstars/Ekos
4 years 4 months ago #45763
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Update complete, but it didn't help. KStars, however, now shuts down after the splash screen and I have to restart it 1-2 times before I works. But AF3 still can't connect.

Please help!
SkyWatcher ED80 Pro
Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro with Rowan Belt Mod with EQDIR cable
ZWO ASI294MC Pro imaging camera
QHY5L-II-C guide camera on 50mm guidescope
DeepSkyDad AF3 autofocuser
Raspberry Pi 4 4GB running Kstars/Ekos
4 years 4 months ago #45767

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Did another test without my mount plugged in. I got "serial" errors and a failure to connect the AF3.

What's going on?
SkyWatcher ED80 Pro
Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro with Rowan Belt Mod with EQDIR cable
ZWO ASI294MC Pro imaging camera
QHY5L-II-C guide camera on 50mm guidescope
DeepSkyDad AF3 autofocuser
Raspberry Pi 4 4GB running Kstars/Ekos
4 years 4 months ago #45776

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Turn on your debugging and set to verbose and see what the error is... they are going to ask for it anyways.

I use an AF1 and have some connection issue, but they eventually sort out. I thinking there is a serial port contention between my mount and the focuser. But once it's found I'm good until I move the USB plug for one reason or another.

Have you contacted Pavle from DeepSkyDad? Great guy, he should have an idea.
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Last edit: 4 years 4 months ago by David Tate.
4 years 4 months ago #45793

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I contacted Pavle and it turns out the AF3 needs to have the Baud rate set to 115200 instead of 9600. Changing it to 115200 did the trick :)
Now, get me some nice weather!
SkyWatcher ED80 Pro
Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro with Rowan Belt Mod with EQDIR cable
ZWO ASI294MC Pro imaging camera
QHY5L-II-C guide camera on 50mm guidescope
DeepSkyDad AF3 autofocuser
Raspberry Pi 4 4GB running Kstars/Ekos
4 years 4 months ago #45794

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