Why are you loading real-mode ASPI drivers under Windows 95/98? The
mini-port driver is all you need (*.MPD) . I've also heard that the 1542CP
has particular problems with the 416XT, I've tried an old 1540B but not
yours.

Chris Heapy

> ----------
> Sent: 13 May 1999 12:29
> Subject: [M]: RE: 416XT - Idiot's guide
>
> Well done Chris, this is a nice initiative, although SCSI installations on
> win 95/98 are not possible. On my system 486DX66 with 16MB RAM and a
> Adaptec
> 1542CP SCSI controller with the newest drivers my Pictor 416 is seen by
> ASPI4DOS and there is SCSI Connect on the LCD display but continuing
> booting
> win95 it changes into a *ABORT* SCSI CONNECT message. SHOWSCSI doesn't
> detect the camera neither does PictorView 6.43 or 6.44b1. As far I can
> tell
> SCSI works only with WIN 3.11 and is slower than a serial connection if
> you
> put enough delays in not to lock up every couple (American "couple"
> {multiple} not Australian {2}).
> So far I am VERY DISSATISFIED with the PICTOR 416XT it's firmware and the
> PictorView software. The product should have not be released in first
> place
> and I'm sorry that I bought it!
>
> Maybe if MEADE releases the source code some of us can fix the bugs, but
> this might be a little to much pride to swollow.
>
> Renato Langersek
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Heapy Chris CG
> Sent: Wednesday, 12 May 1999 19:28
> Subject: [M]: 416XT - Idiot's guide
>
>
> I'm pulling together a simple guide for setting up and using the 416XT CCD
> camera. It's not yet finished, but enough of it I think for a new user to
> test their setup. Would appreciate feedback on errors, ommisions and even
> contributions! (I know the connection diagram is not yet working)
>
> It's here:
> http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/~chrish/416_ig.htm
>
> Chris Heapy
>

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