Ekos block Canon 6D from power down - by: Astrofriend
Hi, I have a Canon 6D and operate it from Kstars/Ekos, all programs installed locally in the server. Remote control it over VNC. I can control the camera and it looks to operate as it should. But...
View ArticleVoice Control of KSTARS? - by: lynxsky
I would like to make KSTARS accessible to an astronomer with extremely limited keyboard and mouse skills due to Parkinsons. One approach would be to use scripting and workflows to do automated...
View ArticleDome pointing: Do you need to manually set the scope meridian? - by: Riprock99
Hi all, I hope this question isn't totally obvious. I am using Cloudmakers latest (excellent) Server, Control Panel, and AstroTelescope builds to control a dome by writing the desired dome position to...
View ArticleHow to control a mount from indi_setprop - by: anat
Hello I want to control a mount using indi_setprop. I did the following but it seemed that the mount didn't change coordinates. The problem also occurred with EQMOD. What is wrong with my command...
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INDI doesn't start because of no CCD/DSLR camera - by: Astrofriend
Today when I shall continue my setup of Kstars/Ekos I got problems. I can't start INDI and got the error message "Ekos requires at least one CCD or guider to operate". It worked yesterday. When I look...
View ArticleEkos setup no devices - by: kalda
Hello, my problem is empty options of devices list. imgur.com/f6TDkryl.png sudo apt install indi-full is installed What could be wrong?
View ArticleGSC - by: michele
Hello. I finally managed to run indiwebmanager on raspberry pi 3, and everything works perfectly. When I am in the simulation, the only problem is "Got no star." I have tried to carry out all necessary...
View ArticleShould I recompile indi_gphoto_ccd after updating libgphoto2? - by: jonbelanger
Is this recommended or required? I noticed it's already pointing to the /usr/local/lib/libpghoto2 (version 2.5.10). $ ldd /usr/bin/indi_gphoto_ccd linux-vdso.so.1 => (0x7ec5d000)...
View ArticleOdroid C1 - Ubuntu 16.04 LTS support - by: Gonzothegreat
If you own an Odroid C1 and was thinking of moving to a C2, I've just noticed now that Ubuntu 16.04 LTS is now supported on a C1. forum.odroid.com/viewtopic.php?f=112&t=22789 thought I would share...
View ArticleBluetooth gamepad - by: javiersanp
Hello I'm trying to set-up autoguiding with my telescope (EQMOD) and a Raspberry Pi 3. I need to buy some gamepad for controlling and I'm planning to use a bluetooth gamepad using the BT capabilities...
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AtPark Sensor - by: Gonzothegreat
For anyone building a compact observatory where it's critical that the mount is parked before closing the roof, I think the following might help you: AtPark Sensor I'm going to get one for my system as...
View Articlefeedback for the new feature: "Scope park aware" - by: Gonzothegreat
Opening a new thread (follow up from EqMod: unpark only if dome is). Thanks to dokeeffe for implementing the new function "Scope park aware", much appreciated. I have some feedback (running the latest...
View ArticleAnother Plate Solving Question - by: jonel
I am slowly learning how to use this marvelous software. I've managed to figure out how to correctly use most of the modules but the Alignment module is still giving me problems. I am using a Meade...
View ArticleAtik 1.6 Driver problem - by: sywong2000
Hi I'm running a Pi3 with ubuntu 16.04 and I've installed the Atik 1.6 driver from cloudmakers. Ekos was able to take an image but the FITS preview never pops up. I've tried to run the atik ccd test...
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indi_getprop issue. Some prop are displayed twice - by: Besson
I'm close to be ready to provide a new driver for the Optec IFW filter wheel, and have to finish the manual for it. When I've used the indi_getprop to list all available properties within this drivers...
View ArticleUSB Focus dispatch error - by: Adam
Hi, I am trying to set up a USB Focus v3 kit on a Raspberry Pi 2. Latest INDI with usbfocus 0.7 driver on the Pi and latest KStars from the PPA. When I connect to it from Ekos, all values are reported...
View ArticleIndi driver for DIY stepper-driven focuser - by: fm
Hi, I have built a diy stepper-motor driven focuser ; it is controlled through a python script running on a raspberry (script attached). Basically, it uses 4 arrow keys (up/down to set speed,...
View ArticleNew Python + INDI (PyINDI) tutorial is up - by: knro
Jean-Luc wrote an excellent new tutorial for using PyINDI on devices like Raspberry PI (but it's applicable to all systems). Check it out if you want to use Python + INDI in your project!
View ArticleEkos and Canon 6D setup - by: Astrofriend
Now I have come to the point where Ekos is running and I can connect to my EQMod mount, it seems to work perfect. My Canon 6D camera is more difficult to get to work. I can do exposures, but the...
View ArticleHelp with Mac Network Problem Revealed by Cloudmaker software - by: Riprock99
Hello, I have been using INDI through the Cloudmaker software, and the extensive help of Peter Polakovic. We have run into an issue that is tripping us up across all of his software. Specifically,...
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