I found the servo programming instructions provided with the update kit to be very straightforward and easy to follow. The color pictures are particularly helpful for being 100% clear which way the pin adapter connects to the PIC programmer, and which way the adapter plugs into the ICSP sockets on the Gemini board. I have two minor corrections to the detailed instructions: Step 8 says: "Turn power OFF on your Gemini. Remove the pic programmer from the servo you just programmed, and plug it into the second servo." You should add at the end of step 8: "Turn Gemini power back on." Most sensible people will know to do this, but it is not explicitly stated in the instructions, so if someone were to follow the instructions verbatim, they would fail on the second servo. The second minor correction is that Step 9 should read, "Repeat from Step 5 to program your second servo." (rather than from Step 4). Step 4 is just for making a backup of the previously existing servo firmware, and as the Step 4 instructions state, you only need to do this once since the servos have identical firmware. One last point for those who happen to notice a mismatch in the checksum in the PICKit2 software: prior to August 2023, the correct checksum was "EF44". A minor servo firmware change was made in August (having to do with torque settings and stalls), after which the new checksum is "E577".
I had my upgrade kit sitting in the envelope on the dining table for about a month. I thought it was going to be brain surgery so I kept putting it off but today I literally got it done in 10 minutes. Super simple. For anyone worried that it’s really technical, It’s not! So easy with the kit and instructions. Grab a 1/16” hex wrench and you’re set. I’m hoping to track the ISS and other satellites with the newly updated 4X accurate servos.
Did the upgrade and am looking through the webserver and have a question.My resolution for the RA/DEC Axis shows 4096. However , in the Gearing it shows 256.Should these match??
I'm hoping the L6 fixes a bug I have in L5 where I would keep using the physical slew buttons on the hand controller to scroll around the moon or whatnot and suddenly the entire control pad locks up and stops working. Everything, even the display, is unresponsive. I normally need to unplug and replug in the hand unit into the Gemini 2 to reboot and then it works fine afterwards.
Will the exact specifications for the pin adapter be in the instructions? I have a genuine PIC programmer (purchased from Microchip directly) and could make my own adapter.
The only instructions that will be available is how to do the upgrade. No instructions on any hardware. The hardware will be up to the person doing the upgrade themselves.
@@michael.a.covington The pin details are included in the instructions. Remember 70 people already did this in beta with their own pic programmer, you should find it very easy to follow and include the details here that you need.
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I found the servo programming instructions provided with the update kit to be very straightforward and easy to follow. The color pictures are particularly helpful for being 100% clear which way the pin adapter connects to the PIC programmer, and which way the adapter plugs into the ICSP sockets on the Gemini board.
I have two minor corrections to the detailed instructions: Step 8 says: "Turn power OFF on your Gemini. Remove the pic programmer from the servo you just programmed, and plug it into the second servo." You should add at the end of step 8: "Turn Gemini power back on." Most sensible people will know to do this, but it is not explicitly stated in the instructions, so if someone were to follow the instructions verbatim, they would fail on the second servo.
The second minor correction is that Step 9 should read, "Repeat from Step 5 to program your second servo." (rather than from Step 4). Step 4 is just for making a backup of the previously existing servo firmware, and as the Step 4 instructions state, you only need to do this once since the servos have identical firmware.
One last point for those who happen to notice a mismatch in the checksum in the PICKit2 software: prior to August 2023, the correct checksum was "EF44". A minor servo firmware change was made in August (having to do with torque settings and stalls), after which the new checksum is "E577".
I had my upgrade kit sitting in the envelope on the dining table for about a month. I thought it was going to be brain surgery so I kept putting it off but today I literally got it done in 10 minutes. Super simple. For anyone worried that it’s really technical, It’s not! So easy with the kit and instructions. Grab a 1/16” hex wrench and you’re set. I’m hoping to track the ISS and other satellites with the newly updated 4X accurate servos.
Did the upgrade and am looking through the webserver and have a question.My resolution for the RA/DEC Axis shows 4096. However , in the Gearing it shows 256.Should these match??
I'm hoping the L6 fixes a bug I have in L5 where I would keep using the physical slew buttons on the hand controller to scroll around the moon or whatnot and suddenly the entire control pad locks up and stops working. Everything, even the display, is unresponsive. I normally need to unplug and replug in the hand unit into the Gemini 2 to reboot and then it works fine afterwards.
Will the exact specifications for the pin adapter be in the instructions? I have a genuine PIC programmer (purchased from Microchip directly) and could make my own adapter.
That really deserves an answer.
The only instructions that will be available is how to do the upgrade. No instructions on any hardware. The hardware will be up to the person doing the upgrade themselves.
@@michael.a.covington The pin details are included in the instructions. Remember 70 people already did this in beta with their own pic programmer, you should find it very easy to follow and include the details here that you need.
I have had my G11 for about 6 months. Will my servos need to be changed/modified, or will they accept the upgrade?
They will be fine with the new upgrade. No need to replace them.
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