KStars Lite 4.0 does not start - by: VTVL
I have not used KStars Lite for about a year. It previously worked OK with my LX90 and RPI3. Recently I added more SD memory to my Android phone (Android 6.0) The increased memory was set (formated) to...
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SXVR M25c camera still not working correctly, see image.... - by: AstroNerd
So after many hours trying to get my SXVR M25c camera to work correctly with my rpi3 still no joy, so took the steps to put Linux on my desktop PC on a dual boot with win 10, this machine is fast and...
View ArticleDevice drivers/packages and install instructions - by: Pixels
Hello all, I have INDI, Kstars, and Ekos installed on a RPI-3 board with my WiFi hotspot and Real VNC running and at this point I am trying to get my observatory equipment setup. In Ekos I am looking...
View ArticleTSC - a controller for large stationary telescopes is now beta - by: wbirk
hello! I have announced it earlier, and I requested some help here from the forum (thanks for that, btw). as of today, my controller project for large, heavy mounts is a beta, especially as I have...
View ArticleCan't enter new camera size info - by: gbeaton
I just switched cameras from a 16MP to 24MP camera because the 16MP camera is being modified. However, in the capture module it keeps showing the 16MP frame size even though its been updated in the...
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V4L2 subframe error with PHD2 - by: bigblue
Hey guys I'm tackling a few long lasting issue which started bothering again. One of those is the inability to use subframes with my set-up. I have a DMK guiding cam that work perfectly fine, except...
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persistent configuration - by: bigblue
Hi, either it's too late or I had to little coffee today, but how can I make settings persistent. i.e. I want to set the guiding rate to 0.3 for the EQMOD driver. But every time I re-boot it comes up...
View ArticleCanon DSLR Off By One Images - Very Dangerous! - by: kbahey
I am facing a problem with a Canon DSLR 650D with KStars/INDI. Using the latest stable version 1.7~201803061317~ubuntu16.04.1. What happens is that I tell it to take a 120 second image. But what...
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launch ekos scheduler in command D-bus error - by: astronometria
Hi, I am trying to auto launch scheduler with a script.py and D-bus that I just discovered here by reading you. here is the error : Traceback (most recent call last): File "startEkos.py", line 97, in...
View ArticleZWO on Raspberry Pi doesn't connect - by: gth871r
I am attempting to get my ZWO ASI1600MMPro camera to work with astroberry on a Raspberry Pi. When I plug the camera into my Macbook and launch Kstars and launch INDI it just works like a charm so I...
View ArticleHEQ5 support - by: gbeaton
I'm posting this here because The synscan INDI driver says its co-author is Jasem. This driver is not working. It does not point correctly. I know people say to use the EQMOD driver, which does work...
View ArticleCamera type shutter select dialog box not clear - by: Lead_weight
When you select dark frame on the guider control the first time you try to image, it asks whether or not you have a mechanical or electronic shutter, with a "Yes or no" button option. It's poor...
View ArticleUsing Reducer with telescope, can it calculate focal length? - by: Lead_weight
In the telescope setup area of EKOS, You're able to plug in your telescope model/focal length, then you can add a reducer as a "lens", but I see no where to select to use that reducer with the...
View ArticleBug in CCDSimulator - by: mworion
Hi, I'm using the CCD Simulator for testing my equipment. When using Binning, the calculation of the PIXSCALE entry in FITS Header is wrong. It's the value you get with binning = 1. If you have higher...
View ArticleBasic start up procedure for EKOS - by: Lead_weight
What would be the basic start up procedure for running EKOS the first time? I don't have an observatory, so I'm moving my equipment to the back yard each time. My intention with EKOS is to build a...
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Ekos FAQ - by: knro
1. Where is Ekos Documentation? Latest Ekos Documentation . 2. Any Ekos video tutorials? Few Ekos tutorials online . 3. What is the basic usage procedure for Ekos in the field? I set up my equipment...
View ArticleOrion nautilus 7x1.25 filter wheel no indi drivers - by: astronometria
Hi, I were hooking up all my gears for the first time in linux to find out that there is no support in indi for my filter wheel. Its the orion nautilus 7x1.25 filter wheel. If there a driver for indi...
View ArticleI made this! INDI in an all-in-one power box, with dew heater - by: BigNoel
What is it? [see fig 1] A small box designed to be connected to the baseplate supporting telescope on an EQ mount with the purpose of providing: - power to the mount - power to either a DSLR or cooled...
View ArticleDarks frames same as lights - by: nmac
Yesterday I made a session with my 550D and when I did the darks right after the lights, the capture would return the last light image on all darks! I had to shut down indi server and restart. Using...
View ArticleAny way to define a custom horizon? - by: Lead_weight
Some areas of my back yard have trees in them. Is there a way to define areas to not image in as part of a custom horizon line? Thanks.
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