Raspberry Pi3 dedicated to Kstars/Ekos only, what can I delete? - by:...
Lets say I only want to use the RPI for my AP needs, utilizing Rlancaste's awesome Setup Script. After that, is there a list of things I can get rid of to free up storage space? Libreoffice and...
View ArticlePHP web API - by: bekro
Hello there, I'm currently looking for a PHP web API to connect to an INDI server and control the devices. If there is none, is it technically possible to control a device via web-based interface? Then...
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Novae in KStars - by: wvreeven
To my best of knowledge KStars can display supernovae but no novae. This weekend a nova was discovered in Canis Major and it would be great if KStars could display them as well. The AAVSO chart is a...
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little problem with QHY165C camera - by: patdut
The following result is obtained on an armv7l device (Tinkerboard). I don't understand where it can comes from. I have tried to capture a sequence, and each image have an identically offset. Did you...
View ArticleRefresh exposure of Polar Alignment Assistant - by: noriQ
Hello. Can I set the exposure time in PAA refresh phase to 1 second or less? I am using the V4L2 camera for the guide. The exposure time of this camera can not be longer than 0.5 seconds. In order to...
View ArticleVariable Reuse AbortSP - by: james_lan
So as part of trying to implement INDI::FocuserInterface as part of OnStep (lx200 derivative) I've found I've got an issue I should be able to have INDI::FocuserInterface also be imported to give the...
View Articlefliusb-dkms missing in the PPA? - by: sergiuspro
Good morning! It seems that fliusb-dkms has been recently removed from the PPA. After I've upgraded the INDI Library on the PC, which controls my telescope setup, the CCD doesnt get recognized anymore,...
View ArticleKStars Local Time Offset wrong. - by: Ihoujin
I have a GPS time source with a -4 Offset in EST timezone. Everything reports correctly in INDI drivers and system clock sync, But KStars is showing only -3 offset. This is when Time & Location...
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First time issues with automated focusing - by: Lead_weight
This is my first time using automatic focusing in EKOS. Typically, I focus once, then never touch it again, and I've not had issues with my flats. But my first imaging session, I did one full set of L...
View ArticleRapid guiding ?? - by: maxer
Hello group! Just wondering if "Rapid guiding" is coming back soon ?? Br /Markku
View Articleasi-common missing in bionic? - by: wvreeven
Today I tried upgrading my Ubuntu Mate Linux virtual machine from artful (Ubuntu 17.10) to bionic (Ubuntu 18.04) and the upgrade went ok, apart from one issue. It seems that asi-common is not available...
View ArticleDoubts in Filter Wheel driver development - by: nag
hello First of all, my English it's far from be the best one, so i'm sorry for that. Now, i want to try Ekos + INDI, but for that i have to develop a driver for my DIY motorized Filter Wheel. The...
View ArticleEkos sends wrong latitude/longitude to mount - by: kbahey
I am using a Vixen Sky Sensor 2000 PC, with KStars on Ubuntu. In KStars I set the location as Longitude: -80 12 00.00 Latitude: 43 34 00.00 When I start INDI from KStars, I see this message: Site...
View ArticleSynscan coordinates differ from those of the solver - by: Frank
Hi everybody! I'd like to report a problem I have about the internal solver of Ekos... I tried to acquire frames via the internal (offline) solver in order to synchronize the coordinates resulting from...
View ArticleEqmod: prevent meridian flip when triggering a goto - by: kkretzsch
Hi, during mosaic frame acquisitions you have to perform several goto commands to move from one tile of the mosaic to the next. If the mosaic region crosses the meridian, then several meridian flips...
View ArticleSolar/Planetary Imaging and Processing - by: lazjen
Might not be the right place for this question... I'm looking for the Linux equivalent way of doing Solar/Planetary imaging instead of using Windows (FireCapture/AutoStakkert, etc). I can use Ekos to...
View ArticleOptec TCF focuser under OSX - by: deisenlord
Hi, I'm thinking this is a OSX dmg build issue but maybe not. Under OSX an Optec TCF focuser fails to find it's skeleton file. It's looking by default in /Applications/KStars.App, this without...
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New rpi3 B+, would it be a straight SD card swap...? - by: AstroNerd
Hi all, I currently use the rpi3 B and am wanting to try the new B+ version with faster processor and gigabyte Ethernet, just wondered if it would be a case of just taking the SD card out of my...
View ArticleWhere to set gain settings - by: wjdrijfhout
Is there a way to set gain in the exposure module? The only place I can find to set the gain is in the INDI driver interface. Related to that, is it possible to make a sequence queue with different...
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Initiating polar alignment without polar finder - by: patdut
I have an AVX mount without polar finder that I prepare to go on the field. I tested the polar alignment in Ekos with it. First I aligned the tripod the best I can to the north pole. Nextt I align...
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