GPUSB and PHD2 connection in Ekos interface - by: stevet
The GPUSB connection through EKOS built in guiding works fine and looks very stable. But PHD will not allow for selection of the GPUSB as the mount for guiding signals. Software is running RPi 3 with...
View ArticleHa regions in elliptical galaxies? - by: kamisan
Just curious if anyone has imaged elliptical galaxies in Ha and seen structure. Thanks.
View ArticleINDI client MoonPanoramaMaker requires Firecapture, Installable on Pi? - by:...
I am interested in using the INDI client MoonPanoramaMaker. Unfortunately it requires firecapture for the acquisition side. I could only find a 64bit version for Linux. Is there any way to compile it...
View ArticleAbort button needed in the Presets tab - by: JCJ
I have a MaxDome II which I control through KStars (driver indi_maxdomeii driver v. 1.3). The driver includes a preset tab to position the dome at 3 different azimuths. Very nice, but there is no way...
View ArticleAdd capture apps to the Indi library - by: Fivel
Hello. Is it feasible to integrate external capture apps into the library, for use with kstars? I did post this on the kstars forum. Since it is possible with SkySafari and PHD2, why not add apps such...
View ArticleTracking comet C/2018 y1 Iwamoto - by: patdut
I try to find a way to add this comet to the list of objects in kstars. It looks like the finder is not able to find the informations for C/2018 Y1 Iwamoto on internet. Is there a way to proceed ? Thanks
View ArticleDome Scripting Gateway for a roll-off-roof? - by: dokeeffe
Would it be possible to use the Dome Scripting Gateway driver to control a roll off roof? Anyone doing this? I understand that I would have to write a few scripts for connect, open, close, park,...
View Articlewell this has put the cat amongst the pidgeons - if it works - by: stash
I have been reading about Ascom Alpaca and would be interested to hear views of others. If this new distributed Ascom works especially the initial "Remote Ascom" ( the ability to split Ascom...
View ArticleStrange behavior of QHY Camera shooting Bias frames in EKOS - by: Schwarze
Hello all, I am experiencing a very strange behavior of the QHY driver. I am using a QHY 8L camera and wenn shooting bias frames, the temptation regulation goes absolutely crazy. When shooting light,...
View ArticleBulb mode issues with my Pentax K-70 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark ii - by:...
This is a developer question: I have a Pentax K-70 and an Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark ii. Neither seem to work with Bulb mode correctly. They both take a short exposure, then the image is uploaded at the...
View ArticleSesto Senso in Ekos - by: NH
Hello everyone, I have bought the Sesto Senso from PrimaLuceLab and connect it to my focusser. Then I made a calibration with the Software from PrimaLuceLab. As a result the outermost position was...
View ArticleProblem changing Astroberry VAP name - by: raultomasp
Hi, I try to change the SSID VAP name with the vaprename tool. It seems that works, I reboot the raspberry but the VAP name still remain 'astroberry'. I need to change this name because when I go with...
View ArticleCrash joystick Xbox One ... - by: Marc2b
I'm trying to set up an Xbox One Joystick... Linux sees it, and it works (cat /dev/input.js0 shows every move and button pressed) but when I start Ekos, indi_joystick crashes. Any Idea ? < ( excerpt...
View ArticleHEQ5 guiding problems - by: gufle
Hi all, After weeks of cloudy weather, yesterday it was finally clear. So I could test my setup for the first time. I have a mobile set-up : HEQ5 Skywatcher refractor 120/600 Canon 700D Guiding : ZWO...
View ArticleCelestron Motorised Focuser - Is it supported in EKOS yet - by: pug916
Hi folks, Celestron has just released their own motorised focuser for the first time. Anyone know if this is going to work in EKOS or not yet? www.celestron.com/products/focus-motor-for-sct-and-edgehd...
View Articlefusis - by: fusis
Hi, I am taking one hurdle at a time, because I realy want EKOS to work for me, but I keep running into issues. I hope some of you can help me understand what I am experiencing with the autofocus...
View ArticleINDI server suddenly stop seeing ZWO ASI 1600MC-Cool (indi_asi_ccd)...
I used the ZWO ASI 1600MC-Cool camera as usual for a few months, but suddenly (about a month ago) it lost the connection. Now every time I try to connect to it, Kstars show me a pop-up: But the camera...
View ArticleHelp Connecting to EQMOD via bluetooth (Ubuntu 18.04) using Kstars/Ekos - by:...
Hi I have been able to connect to EQMOD using Ubuntu mate 16.04 using bluetooth on a raspberry Pi after removing the modem manager package as suggested in the EQMOD page I am now using Ekos on a new...
View ArticleIssue with align when use new compress fits - by: Christian
Hi, when i use the new compress method in align module (fpack method) the solver fail. I must remove the compress image (back to raw).
View ArticleSX filter wheel and pi? - by: universalmaster
Hi! Before buying, I would like to ask if anyone is successfully using the 7x1.25 starlight express filter wheel with Indi and raspberry pi? Clear skies!
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