I have an API and I can connect to openweather just fine, however, the parameters - actual current weather data - are not being downloaded. Is there a trick to getting this working? I did not find much info when doing a search here on the forum or on Google. Thanks guys! Tom
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Openweathermap Problems - by: werper
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Autostart imaging session - by: const
My computer that runs Ekos has a habit of hanging a few hours in the imaging session. It is unpredictable, so I haven't figured out what is going on yet. Meanwhile, I configured watchdog so it just restarts the whole thing on its own. It automatically launches KStars and runs a script that pokes at KStars/Ekos DBus and INDI interfaces. I leave a simple config file for it with a few parameters. I was able to get the following:
Some random ideas:
- Select configured Ekos profile and start it.
- Select configured telescope config slot.
- Load configured schedule and start it.
Some random ideas:
- Some settings are not saved between sessions, like: guiding camera bin level and gain, align capture target accuracy and dark subtraction. There may be more; those I noticed and keep flipping every time I start new Ekos. Unless Ekos saves its settings immediately when changed, I would like to have a button to force sync when I'm done tweaking it, so that I am sure in case of a restart I get where I left it.
- Once in a while my INDI drivers fail to start. Mostly it is the SX drivers fails to find its camera, but it can be anything. There should be an easy way to tell if starting INDI was successful. Otherwise I would opt to restart the machine and try again.
- Maybe have that startup sequence built into Ekos? Like a single DBus message to start with last state, optionally giving the schedule file.
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Use filter wheel as shutter for dark frames - by: Snapsan
Do you guys think it would be possible to block one position on the filter wheel to make it act as a shutter for dark frames?
Haven’t bought one yet and I’m not sure whether you could tell StellarMate to switch to a specific filter wheel position before taking a dark frame.
What do you guys think?
Haven’t bought one yet and I’m not sure whether you could tell StellarMate to switch to a specific filter wheel position before taking a dark frame.
What do you guys think?
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Install INDI etc. - where the instruction went from "Get INDI"? - by: maxthebuilder
Hi everyone,
I have a cheap Windows 10 laptop which can't really handle Windows 10 itself.
I installed KStars/Ekos, etc. but the thing is so sluggish it's pretty much useless.
So, I want to try to install Ubuntu + INDI/KStars on it.
I went this way a couple of years ago and was using the instructions here on indilib.org (under Get INDI - Ubuntu) - now those pages are all empty.
Can someone point me to a set of instructions, please?
Thanks!
I have a cheap Windows 10 laptop which can't really handle Windows 10 itself.
I installed KStars/Ekos, etc. but the thing is so sluggish it's pretty much useless.
So, I want to try to install Ubuntu + INDI/KStars on it.
I went this way a couple of years ago and was using the instructions here on indilib.org (under Get INDI - Ubuntu) - now those pages are all empty.
Can someone point me to a set of instructions, please?
Thanks!
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EQmod Custom Mount Option - by: timopro
Dear All,
I want to modify my SW EQ3 mount with Belt, I calculated the Total Steps, worm steps and Tracking Offset.
EQmod it self using the EQTools it is possible to change those values, but as Im using Indi, I didn't find a way to change this values.
Could som one tell me if, it is possible ? And evn.t How ?
As I like very much Kstar and Ekos I would like to remain with it, If now I have to change to another software...
![File Attachment:]()
Many thanks
I want to modify my SW EQ3 mount with Belt, I calculated the Total Steps, worm steps and Tracking Offset.
EQmod it self using the EQTools it is possible to change those values, but as Im using Indi, I didn't find a way to change this values.
Could som one tell me if, it is possible ? And evn.t How ?
As I like very much Kstar and Ekos I would like to remain with it, If now I have to change to another software...
Many thanks
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Stellarmate Mobile app Polar Alignment not refreshing - by: Muir
Hi Folks,
I recently set the Stellarmate on the PI4 and now having it work fine in server mode but using the mobile app on an iPad mini for the initial polar alignment is definitely not plug n play, I'm having issues with the PAA function where it works smoothly through to the point of choosing the star bit then when you need to refresh the button will not operate to do this. The process just stops there and I find myself having to go in via the VNC to achieve this which also doesn't allow for the easy resizing of the windows to see al of the functions at the bottom of the polar alignment window.
The VNC method is fine on iMac but no on iPad or iPhone, has anybody got any hints at how to remedy this. Otherwise it's a great programme that's a joy to have everything in one place.
Thanks
Campbell
I recently set the Stellarmate on the PI4 and now having it work fine in server mode but using the mobile app on an iPad mini for the initial polar alignment is definitely not plug n play, I'm having issues with the PAA function where it works smoothly through to the point of choosing the star bit then when you need to refresh the button will not operate to do this. The process just stops there and I find myself having to go in via the VNC to achieve this which also doesn't allow for the easy resizing of the windows to see al of the functions at the bottom of the polar alignment window.
The VNC method is fine on iMac but no on iPad or iPhone, has anybody got any hints at how to remedy this. Otherwise it's a great programme that's a joy to have everything in one place.
Thanks
Campbell
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ASI usb3 camera retries 3 times on exposure and fails - git builds - by: xsnrg
Tonight, I am experiencing this error with the latest builds from git. My main camera, a USB3 camera, 1600MM will not take an image. The 290MM plugged into the hub on the 1600 works just fine.
So far I have tried shutting down completely, unplugging and re-plugging the 1600, starting only the 1600, and looking at logs that don't say much about what is going on.
This was also mentioned earlier in a thread for the 294 not able to connect, but as the error is different, I decided a new post was better.
This is the problem where the camera will not capture the exposure. It tries 3 times and gives up.
These are the build dates, so will try older packages before some recent merges.
libasi-1.9.0.git-20210319185434.fc33.x86_64
indi-asi-1.9.0.git-20210319185514.fc33.x86_64
Jim
[2021-03-19T20:18:28.341 CDT WARN ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - Skipping flat/dark cap since it is not connected.
[2021-03-19T20:18:28.341 CDT INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Capturing 1.000-second Luminance image..."
[2021-03-19T20:18:28.352 CDT DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - ZWO CCD ASI1600MM Pro : "[DEBUG] StartExposure->setexp : 1.000s "
[2021-03-19T20:18:33.266 CDT DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - ZWO CCD ASI1600MM Pro : "[DEBUG] ASIGetExpStatus failed. Restarting exposure... "
[2021-03-19T20:18:33.267 CDT DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - ZWO CCD ASI1600MM Pro : "[DEBUG] StartExposure->setexp : 1.000s "
[2021-03-19T20:18:34.570 CDT DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - ZWO CCD ASI1600MM Pro : "[DEBUG] ASIGetExpStatus failed. Restarting exposure... "
[2021-03-19T20:18:34.571 CDT DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - ZWO CCD ASI1600MM Pro : "[DEBUG] StartExposure->setexp : 1.000s "
[2021-03-19T20:18:35.875 CDT INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - ZWO CCD ASI1600MM Pro : "[ERROR] Exposure failed after 3 attempts. "
[2021-03-19T20:18:35.878 CDT INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Capture failed. Check INDI Control Panel for details."
[2021-03-19T20:18:35.878 CDT INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Restarting capture attempt #1"
[2021-03-19T20:18:35.879 CDT INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Capturing 1.000-second Luminance image..."
[2021-03-19T20:18:35.891 CDT DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - ZWO CCD ASI1600MM Pro : "[DEBUG] StartExposure->setexp : 1.000s "
[2021-03-19T20:18:37.188 CDT INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - ZWO CCD ASI1600MM Pro : "[ERROR] Exposure failed after 4 attempts. "
[2021-03-19T20:18:37.189 CDT INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Capture failed. Check INDI Control Panel for details."
[2021-03-19T20:18:37.190 CDT INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Restarting capture attempt #2"
[2021-03-19T20:18:37.190 CDT INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Capturing 1.000-second Luminance image..."
[2021-03-19T20:18:37.240 CDT DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - ZWO CCD ASI1600MM Pro : "[DEBUG] StartExposure->setexp : 1.000s "
[2021-03-19T20:18:38.544 CDT INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - ZWO CCD ASI1600MM Pro : "[ERROR] Exposure failed after 5 attempts. "
[2021-03-19T20:18:38.545 CDT INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Capture failed. Check INDI Control Panel for details."
[2021-03-19T20:18:38.546 CDT INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "CCD capture aborted"
[2021-03-19T20:18:38.548 CDT DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - setMeridianFlipStage: "MF_READY"
[2021-03-19T20:18:38.556 CDT DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - ZWO CCD ASI1600MM Pro : "[DEBUG] Aborting camera exposure... "
UPDATE:
I reverted back to these dates:
libasi-1.9.0.git-20210315172622.fc33.x86_64
indi-asi-1.9.0.git-20210315172641.fc33.x86_64
and things are working again. There were quite a few updates during the last 4 days, one of these must not be quite right.
Update 3:
I spoke too soon. While some frames are able to download, for the most part, it still is not working right. I found how to turn on more debug logging as well, so attached that below.
So far I have tried shutting down completely, unplugging and re-plugging the 1600, starting only the 1600, and looking at logs that don't say much about what is going on.
This was also mentioned earlier in a thread for the 294 not able to connect, but as the error is different, I decided a new post was better.
This is the problem where the camera will not capture the exposure. It tries 3 times and gives up.
These are the build dates, so will try older packages before some recent merges.
libasi-1.9.0.git-20210319185434.fc33.x86_64
indi-asi-1.9.0.git-20210319185514.fc33.x86_64
Jim
[2021-03-19T20:18:28.341 CDT WARN ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - Skipping flat/dark cap since it is not connected.
[2021-03-19T20:18:28.341 CDT INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Capturing 1.000-second Luminance image..."
[2021-03-19T20:18:28.352 CDT DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - ZWO CCD ASI1600MM Pro : "[DEBUG] StartExposure->setexp : 1.000s "
[2021-03-19T20:18:33.266 CDT DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - ZWO CCD ASI1600MM Pro : "[DEBUG] ASIGetExpStatus failed. Restarting exposure... "
[2021-03-19T20:18:33.267 CDT DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - ZWO CCD ASI1600MM Pro : "[DEBUG] StartExposure->setexp : 1.000s "
[2021-03-19T20:18:34.570 CDT DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - ZWO CCD ASI1600MM Pro : "[DEBUG] ASIGetExpStatus failed. Restarting exposure... "
[2021-03-19T20:18:34.571 CDT DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - ZWO CCD ASI1600MM Pro : "[DEBUG] StartExposure->setexp : 1.000s "
[2021-03-19T20:18:35.875 CDT INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - ZWO CCD ASI1600MM Pro : "[ERROR] Exposure failed after 3 attempts. "
[2021-03-19T20:18:35.878 CDT INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Capture failed. Check INDI Control Panel for details."
[2021-03-19T20:18:35.878 CDT INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Restarting capture attempt #1"
[2021-03-19T20:18:35.879 CDT INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Capturing 1.000-second Luminance image..."
[2021-03-19T20:18:35.891 CDT DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - ZWO CCD ASI1600MM Pro : "[DEBUG] StartExposure->setexp : 1.000s "
[2021-03-19T20:18:37.188 CDT INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - ZWO CCD ASI1600MM Pro : "[ERROR] Exposure failed after 4 attempts. "
[2021-03-19T20:18:37.189 CDT INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Capture failed. Check INDI Control Panel for details."
[2021-03-19T20:18:37.190 CDT INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Restarting capture attempt #2"
[2021-03-19T20:18:37.190 CDT INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Capturing 1.000-second Luminance image..."
[2021-03-19T20:18:37.240 CDT DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - ZWO CCD ASI1600MM Pro : "[DEBUG] StartExposure->setexp : 1.000s "
[2021-03-19T20:18:38.544 CDT INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - ZWO CCD ASI1600MM Pro : "[ERROR] Exposure failed after 5 attempts. "
[2021-03-19T20:18:38.545 CDT INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Capture failed. Check INDI Control Panel for details."
[2021-03-19T20:18:38.546 CDT INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "CCD capture aborted"
[2021-03-19T20:18:38.548 CDT DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - setMeridianFlipStage: "MF_READY"
[2021-03-19T20:18:38.556 CDT DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - ZWO CCD ASI1600MM Pro : "[DEBUG] Aborting camera exposure... "
UPDATE:
I reverted back to these dates:
libasi-1.9.0.git-20210315172622.fc33.x86_64
indi-asi-1.9.0.git-20210315172641.fc33.x86_64
and things are working again. There were quite a few updates during the last 4 days, one of these must not be quite right.
Update 3:
I spoke too soon. While some frames are able to download, for the most part, it still is not working right. I found how to turn on more debug logging as well, so attached that below.
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Re:indi_eqmod on Debian Buster - by: bendeg
Hi there,
I've got an AZ-EQ6 GT mount which I can control under Windows 10 with a USB-serial cable directly connected to the mount.
I've installed INDI on my Debian Buster (version 10.8, Linux debian 4.19.0-14-amd64 #1 SMP Debian 4.19.171-2 (2021-01-30) x86_64 GNU/Linux)
I've tried to install indi-eqmod but, apparently, my system is not ready for it, well, I think, not sure about that :sudo apt-add-repository ppa:mutlaqja/ppa
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install indi-eqmod
Here is the result of the last command, in french, it says that 2 dependencies are not satisfied (libgcc-s1 and libindi1)
Now, I don't want to mess with my packages and bring the system in a unstable state (I need it for work...)
I tried to build it (indi-3dparty) :
Is there a way to tell the Debian buster team to update those packages so they are available as a standard package or do I simply have to wait and hope ?
Clear skies.
I've got an AZ-EQ6 GT mount which I can control under Windows 10 with a USB-serial cable directly connected to the mount.
I've installed INDI on my Debian Buster (version 10.8, Linux debian 4.19.0-14-amd64 #1 SMP Debian 4.19.171-2 (2021-01-30) x86_64 GNU/Linux)
I've tried to install indi-eqmod but, apparently, my system is not ready for it, well, I think, not sure about that :sudo apt-add-repository ppa:mutlaqja/ppa
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install indi-eqmod
Here is the result of the last command, in french, it says that 2 dependencies are not satisfied (libgcc-s1 and libindi1)
Lecture des listes de paquets... Fait
Construction de l'arbre des dépendances
Lecture des informations d'état... Fait
Certains paquets ne peuvent être installés. Ceci peut signifier
que vous avez demandé l'impossible, ou bien, si vous utilisez
la distribution unstable, que certains paquets n'ont pas encore
été créés ou ne sont pas sortis d'Incoming.
L'information suivante devrait vous aider à résoudre la situation :
Les paquets suivants contiennent des dépendances non satisfaites :
indi-eqmod : Dépend: libgcc-s1 (>= 3.0) mais il n'est pas installable
Dépend: libindi1 mais ne sera pas installé
E: Impossible de corriger les problèmes, des paquets défectueux sont en mode « garder en l'état ».
Now, I don't want to mess with my packages and bring the system in a unstable state (I need it for work...)
I tried to build it (indi-3dparty) :
Needed header/libraries not present on my system ?ben@debian:~/git/build/indi-eqmod$ make
[ 3%] Building CXX object CMakeFiles/indi_azgti_telescope.dir/eqmodbase.cpp.o
/home/ben/git/indi-3rdparty/indi-eqmod/eqmodbase.cpp: In member function ‘virtual void EQMod::ISGetProperties(const char*)’:
/home/ben/git/indi-3rdparty/indi-eqmod/eqmodbase.cpp:312:9: error: ‘defineProperty’ was not declared in this scope
defineProperty(&GuideNSNP);
^~~~~~~~~~~~~~
/home/ben/git/indi-3rdparty/indi-eqmod/eqmodbase.cpp:312:9: note: suggested alternative: ‘deleteProperty’
defineProperty(&GuideNSNP);
^~~~~~~~~~~~~~
deleteProperty
/home/ben/git/indi-3rdparty/indi-eqmod/eqmodbase.cpp: In member function ‘virtual bool EQMod::updateProperties()’:
/home/ben/git/indi-3rdparty/indi-eqmod/eqmodbase.cpp:475:9: error: ‘defineProperty’ was not declared in this scope
defineProperty(&GuideNSNP);
^~~~~~~~~~~~~~
/home/ben/git/indi-3rdparty/indi-eqmod/eqmodbase.cpp:475:9: note: suggested alternative: ‘deleteProperty’
defineProperty(&GuideNSNP);
^~~~~~~~~~~~~~
deleteProperty
/home/ben/git/indi-3rdparty/indi-eqmod/eqmodbase.cpp: In member function ‘virtual bool EQMod::Handshake()’:
/home/ben/git/indi-3rdparty/indi-eqmod/eqmodbase.cpp:730:13: error: ‘tty_set_generic_udp_format’ was not declared in this scope
tty_set_generic_udp_format(1);
^~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
/home/ben/git/indi-3rdparty/indi-eqmod/eqmodbase.cpp:730:13: note: suggested alternative: ‘tty_set_gemini_udp_format’
tty_set_generic_udp_format(1);
^~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
tty_set_gemini_udp_format
/home/ben/git/indi-3rdparty/indi-eqmod/eqmodbase.cpp: In member function ‘virtual void EQMod::TimerHit()’:
/home/ben/git/indi-3rdparty/indi-eqmod/eqmodbase.cpp:818:18: error: ‘getCurrentPollingPeriod’ was not declared in this scope
SetTimer(getCurrentPollingPeriod());
^~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
/home/ben/git/indi-3rdparty/indi-eqmod/eqmodbase.cpp:818:18: note: suggested alternative: ‘setDefaultPollingPeriod’
SetTimer(getCurrentPollingPeriod());
^~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
setDefaultPollingPeriod
/home/ben/git/indi-3rdparty/indi-eqmod/eqmodbase.cpp: In member function ‘virtual bool EQMod::ReadScopeStatus()’:
/home/ben/git/indi-3rdparty/indi-eqmod/eqmodbase.cpp:1295:52: error: ‘getCurrentPollingPeriod’ was not declared in this scope
ah_waitRA = 3000 / getCurrentPollingPeriod();
^~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
/home/ben/git/indi-3rdparty/indi-eqmod/eqmodbase.cpp:1295:52: note: suggested alternative: ‘setDefaultPollingPeriod’
ah_waitRA = 3000 / getCurrentPollingPeriod();
^~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
setDefaultPollingPeriod
/home/ben/git/indi-3rdparty/indi-eqmod/eqmodbase.cpp:1316:52: error: ‘getCurrentPollingPeriod’ was not declared in this scope
ah_waitDE = 3000 / getCurrentPollingPeriod();
^~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
/home/ben/git/indi-3rdparty/indi-eqmod/eqmodbase.cpp:1316:52: note: suggested alternative: ‘setDefaultPollingPeriod’
ah_waitDE = 3000 / getCurrentPollingPeriod();
^~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
setDefaultPollingPeriod
make[2]: *** [CMakeFiles/indi_azgti_telescope.dir/build.make:115: CMakeFiles/indi_azgti_telescope.dir/eqmodbase.cpp.o] Error 1
make[1]: *** [CMakeFiles/Makefile2:73: CMakeFiles/indi_azgti_telescope.dir/all] Error 2
make: *** [Makefile:130: all] Error 2
Is there a way to tell the Debian buster team to update those packages so they are available as a standard package or do I simply have to wait and hope ?
Clear skies.
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Re:Meridian Flip failing - by: starman99
Hi,
I'm having trouble with the meridian flip on my CGEM using the latest stable build. This is new since I updated earlier this week.
From the log it looks like there is a problem with the mount reporting that the sides have changed.
Any idea what might be the problem?
Thanks!
I'm having trouble with the meridian flip on my CGEM using the latest stable build. This is new since I updated earlier this week.
From the log it looks like there is a problem with the mount reporting that the sides have changed.
Any idea what might be the problem?
Thanks!
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Getting started: GPS not working - by: SundayAstronomer
Hi folks,
I have been trying to get StellarMate working for 3 nights now. I have parked for now the upgrade issue (if I upgrade 1.5.7 via StellarMate up, the OS won't load correctly after reboot) and am trying to get a GPS fix.
I have a VK-172 and I can see from dmesg and syslogs that the dongle is recognised and bootstrapped correctly. However, after many hours there is still no fix.
![File Attachment:]()
I am looking for a way to test the dongle with my Mac, but meanwhile, is there anything that I should be checking on the RPi?
Thanks!
I have been trying to get StellarMate working for 3 nights now. I have parked for now the upgrade issue (if I upgrade 1.5.7 via StellarMate up, the OS won't load correctly after reboot) and am trying to get a GPS fix.
I have a VK-172 and I can see from dmesg and syslogs that the dongle is recognised and bootstrapped correctly. However, after many hours there is still no fix.
I am looking for a way to test the dongle with my Mac, but meanwhile, is there anything that I should be checking on the RPi?
Thanks!
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Getting started: NexStar not connecting... - by: SundayAstronomer
So I am hitting problem number 3 today.
I avoided the upgrade issue by simply not upgrading (after trying 3 times, I got tired or reflashing the SD card). I am waiting for a second GPS Dongle as the GPS problem might very well be a hardware issue.
Now, I finally launched my profile. I started with just the mount (NexStar to which a 6SE is attached): connection was successful, and it properly tracked the moon for 10 minutes. Then I added the ZWI driver for the ASI224 that I plugged instead of the eyepiece, and from that moment on, the NexStar stopped connecting. I restarted the RPi several times, restarted the controller, re-created the profile from scratch. The problem is always the same (see image). I am a bit at a loss.
![File Attachment:]()
I avoided the upgrade issue by simply not upgrading (after trying 3 times, I got tired or reflashing the SD card). I am waiting for a second GPS Dongle as the GPS problem might very well be a hardware issue.
Now, I finally launched my profile. I started with just the mount (NexStar to which a 6SE is attached): connection was successful, and it properly tracked the moon for 10 minutes. Then I added the ZWI driver for the ASI224 that I plugged instead of the eyepiece, and from that moment on, the NexStar stopped connecting. I restarted the RPi several times, restarted the controller, re-created the profile from scratch. The problem is always the same (see image). I am a bit at a loss.
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GEM45 does not automatically start tracking after slew - by: astromyr
I have an Ioptron GEM45 updated to latest firmware, no hand controller attached.
Raspberry PI is running indi from git sources.Windows laptop is running kstars/ekos from nightly builds.
Tracking does not automatically start after a slew.
I can manually push tracking under scope controls in ekos to start tracking after a slew, and everything will work fine
Tracking is not automatically enabled after an automatic meridian flip.
Log attached.
Raspberry PI is running indi from git sources.Windows laptop is running kstars/ekos from nightly builds.
Tracking does not automatically start after a slew.
I can manually push tracking under scope controls in ekos to start tracking after a slew, and everything will work fine
Tracking is not automatically enabled after an automatic meridian flip.
Log attached.
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Remove Sticky Announcement? - by: AirBourn
I know it's just a nit, but is there a preference setting to remove that sticky "INDI Library v1.8.9 Released" announcement from the top of the page? It's so big that it takes up much of the screen, and it comes back on every refresh - even after clicking the X or marking all announcements as read. Is there a way to mark it read so I don't see it again, or maybe to choose not to see announcements?
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RPI4 keeps losing wifi connection - by: RugbyRene
Hi all,
First off, apologies if this isn't the correct forum to post this.
I'm running KStars on a RPI4 (8gb RAM). I access it via VNC from a Windows laptop. I have 2 problems:
1. Randomly I will lose connection the RPI and the only way I can get the connection back is to reboot the RPI.
2. Sometimes when I boot the RPI, the wifi doesn't come on and I have to unplug/replug one of my accessories to get it working (this happened on a previous RPI4).
I have four accessories plugged into the usb ports (focuser, mount, Pegasus Powerbox Advanced, ASI294MC Pro). So could it be a power issue? Power is drawn from the PPBA using the supplied 5v adaptor.
Any help would be appreciated.
Rene
First off, apologies if this isn't the correct forum to post this.
I'm running KStars on a RPI4 (8gb RAM). I access it via VNC from a Windows laptop. I have 2 problems:
1. Randomly I will lose connection the RPI and the only way I can get the connection back is to reboot the RPI.
2. Sometimes when I boot the RPI, the wifi doesn't come on and I have to unplug/replug one of my accessories to get it working (this happened on a previous RPI4).
I have four accessories plugged into the usb ports (focuser, mount, Pegasus Powerbox Advanced, ASI294MC Pro). So could it be a power issue? Power is drawn from the PPBA using the supplied 5v adaptor.
Any help would be appreciated.
Rene
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EKOS Align Doesn't Seem to be Working for Me - by: RDBeck
I can't seem to get EKOS Align to work consistently. I have likely messed up my configuration since my last successful session in January/early February (off recovering from surgery). I have successfully solved near Polaris and at M81, but I haven't been successful near RA 07:39:30 and DEC -2 degrees or at the Rosette Nebula.
I have attached the log from last night if that helps. It looks to me like there are sufficient stars that it should solve.
Since I have likely screwed up my settings please offer suggestions for settings. I'm using an ASI 1600MM Pro on an 80mm f6 scope.
Thanks,
Richard
I have attached the log from last night if that helps. It looks to me like there are sufficient stars that it should solve.
Since I have likely screwed up my settings please offer suggestions for settings. I'm using an ASI 1600MM Pro on an 80mm f6 scope.
Thanks,
Richard
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What camera for a RPI4 ? - by: Roasted
Hello everyone,
first topic here, I'm still a beginner in astrophotography, I started 1 year ago with a really basic set-up.
Today I've upgraded almost everything. I use a Sky Watcher 150/750 on an EQ5 mount with a Go-To system and belt. I use a RPI4 with Kstar/Ekos and Phd2, the autoguiding system works with a Datyson T7C.
My camera is an old EOS 1000D unfiltered by myself. It works well but I recently started to watch for an astro camera.
The idea is to find a camera working with all the set-up and piloted by Ekos. The RPI4 is a 4GB ram.
I dont want to make any mistake, so i'd like to know wich camera are working well with Ekos and a RPI 4BG with a Datyson T7C running at the same time.
The cameras that interest me the most by now are the one with the Imx294 sensor ( Asi294C or QHY294C ) or maybe the QHY168C, anyway It's juste the beginning of my researchs, I'm not closed to any other camera.
Thanks and sorry for my "french" english !
first topic here, I'm still a beginner in astrophotography, I started 1 year ago with a really basic set-up.
Today I've upgraded almost everything. I use a Sky Watcher 150/750 on an EQ5 mount with a Go-To system and belt. I use a RPI4 with Kstar/Ekos and Phd2, the autoguiding system works with a Datyson T7C.
My camera is an old EOS 1000D unfiltered by myself. It works well but I recently started to watch for an astro camera.
The idea is to find a camera working with all the set-up and piloted by Ekos. The RPI4 is a 4GB ram.
I dont want to make any mistake, so i'd like to know wich camera are working well with Ekos and a RPI 4BG with a Datyson T7C running at the same time.
The cameras that interest me the most by now are the one with the Imx294 sensor ( Asi294C or QHY294C ) or maybe the QHY168C, anyway It's juste the beginning of my researchs, I'm not closed to any other camera.
Thanks and sorry for my "french" english !
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ip-adress needed for hot spot mode under win7? - by: klaust
Hello,
i tried to connect to astroberry on raspberry pi hot spot using 2 pcs.
On a win10 pc everything works as expected: typing astroberry.local into the browser enables flawless connection to astroberry desktop.
On the win7 pc, i have to use the ip directly (10.42.0.1). Then also connection works fine. Using astroberry.local prodices server not found.
If the pi is connected to the home wifi, this adress has to be extracted cumbersome. Therfore, astroberry.local as adress would help very much.
I compared the network settings on both pcs and found no difference.
Any idea how to fix this issue?
Best regards
Klaus
i tried to connect to astroberry on raspberry pi hot spot using 2 pcs.
On a win10 pc everything works as expected: typing astroberry.local into the browser enables flawless connection to astroberry desktop.
On the win7 pc, i have to use the ip directly (10.42.0.1). Then also connection works fine. Using astroberry.local prodices server not found.
If the pi is connected to the home wifi, this adress has to be extracted cumbersome. Therfore, astroberry.local as adress would help very much.
I compared the network settings on both pcs and found no difference.
Any idea how to fix this issue?
Best regards
Klaus
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OnStep driver - by: Stajcar
Hi,
I am totally new to this forum...
After using CdC and OnStep driver on Windows for years, recently I decided to try Linux (Mint) for my new setup..
It is not clear to me how to download and install INDI library... is this included in CdC? If not, could someone help me with basics, please?
Thank you in advance!
Bojan
I am totally new to this forum...
After using CdC and OnStep driver on Windows for years, recently I decided to try Linux (Mint) for my new setup..
It is not clear to me how to download and install INDI library... is this included in CdC? If not, could someone help me with basics, please?
Thank you in advance!
Bojan
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Control over folders in Ekos - by: AstroMuni
I use Ekos for driving my mount and camera using a Linux laptop. I have noticed that when I schedule sequences it creates a folder structure like :- Object name eg: NGC1507 - Lights - Luminence Is there a way to control this structure? Any help appreciated. I am being flooded by sub directories within sub directories with repeated runs of same object.
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EQ6R pro - how to PPEC - by: mgutierrez
Hi all,
I'm starting to read and learn how PEC woks; in particular, how PPEC works in a skywatcher EQ6R pro mount.
I know that Indi driver support PPEC, but I'm not sure how does it work and how to train it. With the handset, it is clear: start PPEC training and move the mount with the handset buttons. Once recorded, you can replay the training. That's ok. But, with indi training feature, how does it work? Can I start pec training with indi and autoguide with phd2 to let the indi driver learn the curve? If so, I guess I should disable phd2 guiding corrections (disable output).
With ascom, I've read that is possible to use pecprep to load a phd2 log file and build the curve, and load the curve to the mount with eqmod/ascom. I would like to perform the whole procedure with indi, if possible. Basically, that's my question. The complete procedure to build and store permanently (the mount supports permanent pec) with indi drivers and/or tools.
Also, I'm not sure it it is recommended to use autoguiding+pec (or permanent) or use only one of them. With ascom, as far as I understand, it seems eqmod driver takes into account the autoguide pulses that are sent to the mount and the pec applied at the same time, so it is able to discard a particular pulse if needed (do avoid interfere with pec corrections). Does the indi implementation do the same?
I've been searching in the forum and inet. I've found some info, but still have many doubts.
Thanks in advance.
Miguel
I'm starting to read and learn how PEC woks; in particular, how PPEC works in a skywatcher EQ6R pro mount.
I know that Indi driver support PPEC, but I'm not sure how does it work and how to train it. With the handset, it is clear: start PPEC training and move the mount with the handset buttons. Once recorded, you can replay the training. That's ok. But, with indi training feature, how does it work? Can I start pec training with indi and autoguide with phd2 to let the indi driver learn the curve? If so, I guess I should disable phd2 guiding corrections (disable output).
With ascom, I've read that is possible to use pecprep to load a phd2 log file and build the curve, and load the curve to the mount with eqmod/ascom. I would like to perform the whole procedure with indi, if possible. Basically, that's my question. The complete procedure to build and store permanently (the mount supports permanent pec) with indi drivers and/or tools.
Also, I'm not sure it it is recommended to use autoguiding+pec (or permanent) or use only one of them. With ascom, as far as I understand, it seems eqmod driver takes into account the autoguide pulses that are sent to the mount and the pec applied at the same time, so it is able to discard a particular pulse if needed (do avoid interfere with pec corrections). Does the indi implementation do the same?
I've been searching in the forum and inet. I've found some info, but still have many doubts.
Thanks in advance.
Miguel
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