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Astronomy => Technical => Topic started by: Fay on May 31, 2011, 22:46:24

Title: Been trying for 1 1/2 hours to get QSI going
Post by: Fay on May 31, 2011, 22:46:24
Well the QSI is not going to start tonight. Tried everything, Black screen no reaction to light, even when light shone onto it, shutter opening, ADU=o.

Changed cable, checked device manager. Shut down laptop, done everything I can think of. Lights on back of camera operating correctly.

On phone to Ian King tomorrow!!!!!!
Title: Re: Been trying for 1 1/2 hours to get QSI going
Post by: JohnP on May 31, 2011, 22:49:17
umm. doesn't sound good... How do you know shutter is opening? John
Title: Re: Been trying for 1 1/2 hours to get QSI going
Post by: Fay on May 31, 2011, 23:31:18
I have got it going. The one thing I did not do was take the mains plug out & put it back in.

I knew the shutter was working as I held the camera & looked into it.
Title: Re: Been trying for 1 1/2 hours to get QSI going
Post by: RobertM on Jun 01, 2011, 08:15:48
Sounds like it's not initialising properly on startup.
Title: Re: Been trying for 1 1/2 hours to get QSI going
Post by: Fay on Jun 01, 2011, 08:17:09
Do you think it odd that it happens often, Robert?
Title: Re: Been trying for 1 1/2 hours to get QSI going
Post by: JohnP on Jun 01, 2011, 08:21:04
I think I would ask Ian to check it out - After spending that sort of money you dont want the grief that it has been giving you... John
Title: Re: Been trying for 1 1/2 hours to get QSI going
Post by: Fay on Jun 01, 2011, 08:35:31
Well, I have contacted Ian about it before, but have sent him a mail.
Title: Re: Been trying for 1 1/2 hours to get QSI going
Post by: RobertM on Jun 01, 2011, 08:50:37
It does seem strange and something you need to get sorted before the warranty runs out.  I've seen posts on other forums that it can be a bit sensitive to voltage changes (fixed in firmware) but since you're running it from the power brick anyway that shouldn't come into the equation.

As a last resort you'll probably have to send it to Ian to check out.

Robert
Title: Re: Been trying for 1 1/2 hours to get QSI going
Post by: JohnP on Jun 01, 2011, 09:06:48
QuoteAs a last resort you'll probably have to send it to Ian to check out.

Failing that just send it to me for a few months Fay & I'll check it out for you...  :lol: .....

Seriously though if you want me to load the software on my laptop & try it out for you then that that is no problem... at least that way you can eliminate laptop/ software...


John
Title: Re: Been trying for 1 1/2 hours to get QSI going
Post by: Fay on Jun 01, 2011, 09:07:57
Once it is up and running, it is ok, does not fail. As Robert says, it must be sorted out
Title: Re: Been trying for 1 1/2 hours to get QSI going
Post by: Carole on Jun 01, 2011, 09:33:44
For a camera costing that amount of money you expect it to work reliably.
While it is under warranty they should take it back and sort it out/replace it.

Must be very frustrating.

Good job you didn't sell the Atik yet.

Carole
Title: Re: Been trying for 1 1/2 hours to get QSI going
Post by: mickw on Jun 01, 2011, 11:05:58
Fay, do you always plug things in and turn things on in the same order ?
Sometimes this really does matter
Title: Re: Been trying for 1 1/2 hours to get QSI going
Post by: Fay on Jun 01, 2011, 11:23:54
Try to.....................