Waiting For Guider to Report It Is Done Settling

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Hi,

When using PHD2 for guiding I also get the “Waiting For Guider to Report It Is Done Settling” message after an exposure completes. Why is this necessary - why can’t the camera immediately start to take another exposure? I’m not dithering so there shouldn’t be any delay once the image is downloaded?

I get this message for close to a minute?

I am using a AP1100GTO and an Ultrastar guide camera on an OAG.

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What are your settings I the control panel?

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Hi Mike,

Here is a pic of my settings in Control Panel:

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General,
I believe Jon Rista addressed your concern, but here’s my take on this:

Uncheck “For X seconds” and you should be able to take exposure without waiting.
Also, you can check “Fast recenter after calibration or dither” box in PHD2. That should help PHD settle faster

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Thanks,

Yes, I just had my “Settle at” set a bit to low…needed to be around 2.0. All good now:).