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August 17, 2008 - TCC-II Firmware version 2.20
This firmware is intended ONLY FOR TCC-II hardware. Do not attempt to upload into TCC-I
REQUIRES FIRMWARE 2.10 OR GREATER. TCC-II WITH FIRMWARE OLDER THAN 2.10 WILL NEED TO BE SENT TO RCOS FOR UPDATING.
In order to upgrade TCC-II firmware, software version 1.5.24 or greater is needed.
Items addressed in this release are:
- Fixed bug introduced in Firmware V 2.17 that caused the hand controller to stop working on early hardware versions of the TCC-II. The bug only affected TCC-II that contained the Antenna Jack next to the On/Off Switch.
This message has been edited by: Dan Azari, Sun August 17 2008 01:56 PM
March 06 2008 07:02 PM TCC software version 1.5.26 executable update.
THIS UPDATE IS REQUIRED TO UPLOAD FIRMWARE TO TCC-II. TCC-I USERS DO NOT NEED TO UPGRADE TO THIS VERSION.
This update addresses the issue where the fan power fluctuates whenever there is a simultaneous comm client connection.
To install this upgrade, replace RCOS-AE.EXE located in folder \Program Files\RCOS TCC\
April 27 2006 07:29 PM - TCC software version 1.5.23 executable update.
This update adds the following functionality and fixes the following bugs:
- Various changes that allow ASCOM focuser and rotator clients to work better.
To install this upgrade, replace RCOS-AE.EXE located in folder \Program Files\RCOS TCC\
TCC Version 1.5.17 Full Installation Package
 November 27 2005 04:01 PM - TCC Version 1.5.17 Full Installation Package
Issues addressed in release 1.5.17
New Features:
Tighter integration with TheSky6: The TCC software now monitors the center position of the active field of view indicator (FOVI) and will jog the mount in response to the user dragging the FOVI. The typical use will be:
- Perform and Image Link and Synch in the PIR utilities at or near the desired object.
- Drag the FOVI to achieve optimal framing and/or guide star acquisition. This will result in the mount jogging to the new position, and re-centering the FOVI on the screen.
- Rotate the FOVI to achieve optimal framing and/or guide star acquisition.
Bug Fixes:
- The bug causing corrupt object coordinates written to the FIT header during an Image Link and Synch is now fixed.
NOTE: Version 1.5.16 installation program contained a bug that requires version 1.5.16 to be uninstalled prior to installing this version 1.5.17
March 28 2003 02:20 PM - TCC Help File
This file must be extracted to your hard drive before it can be read. The documentation is a compiled html help file and should be readable in any of the Windows operating systems by double clicking the extracted file.
March 06 2008 06:06AM – Dual Port Off Axis Guider
Attached is the OAG control software initial release version 1.0.0.1
The software will allow computer control of pick-off mirror tilt and focuser for both channels.
Missing in this release is ASCOM control of the focusers, so focusing via FocusMax is yet possible.
Please report any bugs to RCOS.
October 02 2006 12:51 PM 
Driver used by CCDSoft to communicate with the TCC. Version 2.1.0 is a tested, stable version and is required for CCDSoft's latest feature of temperature reporting and @Focus.
To determine your current version of this driver follow these steps:
(1) Open Windows Explorer by right clicking Start and choosing Explore.
(2) Navigate to c:\program files\Common Files\System\FocusAPIVBRCOS.dll
(3) Right click FocusAPIVBRCOS.dll and choose Properties.
(4) Click on version to determine the version. If it is older than 2.1.0 replace this file with the attached file.
March 28 2003 02:20 PM - TCC Help File
This file must be extracted to your hard drive before it can be read. The documentation is a compiled html help file and should be readable in any of the Windows operating systems by double clicking the extracted file.
See details on a 24RC over a 3 day period.
Collimation Video by Ken Crawford
Discussion on n-Point Mirror Cell Flotation Systems.
Discussion on Ion Milling.
Expanded discussion on collimation by John Smith.
RCOS Telescope Users Guide
Autonomous Open Loop Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Orbital Debris Tracking using an RCOS 20RC and EL / AZ Gimbal.

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