Michael E. avatar
Is anyone else experiencing an unstable connection with the ASCOM.DeviceHub Server?

I'm using an old and modified Zeiss 1B mount with an FS2 controller that communicates via the LX200 protocol (specifically, the AdvancedLX200 Version 6.4.02). To establish a connection for both PHD2 and NINA, I run the connection through the ASCOM DeviceHub.Most of the time issues arise when I attempt platesolving with NINA. After the first slew or correction, the DeviceHub stops responding and I have to delete the ASCOM-Server task using the Windows Task Manager and reconnect the telescope. Occasionally it works on the first try but usually I have to repeat this process several times.A similar problem occurs with the initial connection of PHD2. Most of the time I have to ensure that PHD2 connects first before NINA. Otherwise I have to follow the procedure mentioned above.I never have problems when just connecting the mount, slewing to the target and repositioning the mount with the arrow keys (what does platesolving do differently?).I never have issues once everything is up and running.Any ideas?
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Brian Puhl avatar
Have you tried changing/reducing the baud rate on the comm port?  I have no experience with your equipment, but that would be one of the first things I check is Com port settings.
Michael E. avatar
Until now I just tried to fiddle with the fast polling rate. Will definitely give the baud rate settings a try. Thanks!
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