Pentax settings are reverted to incorrect CFA - by: pentaxian23
I've been testing this because I was trying to use fits formats instead of DNG but the settings are reverted as soon as I take a shot. Attached are the logs. The K-5II is a BGGR array but is always...
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Rowan Astronomy HEQ5 Pro belt kit, review. - by: Gonzothegreat
I meant to buy this kit a while ago and never got to do it until now. By now you will all have seen youTube videos and blogs about it so I won't cover this. My views on it: It is well made and very...
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keep it cool.... - by: Gonzothegreat
How cold is the CPU in your observatory server? root@heidenrod-obs:~# cpu_temp 32 °C root@heidenrod-obs:~# # date Sun Dec 16 13:13:23 CET 2018 root@heidenrod-obs:~# more /usr/bin/cpu_temp #!/bin/bash #...
View ArticleScript to set system date from GPS - **by**: G_Gagnon
For those who may find this useful, I have adapted/written a short script that reads from 'gpsd' and sets the computer system date. If you don't have an RTC on your computer (Rasp Pi, Odroid, etc...)...
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new forum layout/theme feedback - by: Gonzothegreat
That was doing a quick reply ^, as you can see or if you can.... lol, it's quite difficult to see what you're typing.
View ArticleSupport of Philips Webcam SPC900 - by: ernsts
When executing KSTARS with INDI-Lib under Ubuntu 10.04 (Linux-Kernel 2.6.x) it works fine configured as CCD (V4L2). But under Ubuntu 12.04 (Linux-Kernel 3.x) the V4L2 service also can be started and...
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Post your INDI Setup! - by: knro
So while the details can be found in Ikarus Observatory site, I'll kick start this thread with my setup: Odroid XU4 / RPI2 along with gigabit switch, remotely controlled power and digital relay. 1....
View ArticleDriver OnStep (LX200 like) for INDI - by: dragonlost
Hello. I would like to use the project "Onstep" to control my mount (GP2 vixen). I have already built a control card and I use a card Arduino Mega 2560 (but you can also use a teensy 3.2 for improved...
View ArticleAstroberry Server - by: Kaczorek
I have just finished building a sneak preview of Astroberry Server and prepared a video teaser for it. Astroberry Server is a preconfigured desktop for Raspberry Pi 3 with KStars, Ekos and INDI server...
View Articlei-Nova camera and Ubuntu Mate - by: philippe.revellat@free.fr
I update Kstars, INDI and indi-inovaplx driver and test with my NBc-M inova camera and had a problem : - I can connect the camera, - I can start a capture and have the message "Exposure done,...
View ArticleNighscape 8300 driver - by: dirkn
Hi, Ive build a nightscape 8300 driver that's still pretty 'alpha' but perfroms fan/cooler and exposure control correctly. The image saving/downloading isn't completely stable because of some USB data...
View ArticlePlate Solver fails to solve - by: kookoo_gr
I am trying to use the polar alignment tools at Ekos with a simulator setup. I have a CCD simulator along with a telescope simulator profile. My setup is an RC8'' with an Atik 383l+ that gives me an...
View ArticleBeginner problems with HEQ5 Pro through indi server EQMod - by: Swich
Hello, We have HEQ5 pro. There are problems with slew through the indi server. I'm testing now in Kstar, and I'll work through indi-client using Python scripts for remote control of the telescope. Now...
View ArticleD.A.R.V 'Drift Alignment by Robert Vice method' - by: TomAstro
Is it possible to add this method into Kstars? Thanks.
View ArticleDome slaving 101 - by: miker
Hi all, We're resurrecting 2 ASH domes which are more than 45 years old, and would like to automate the scope + dome using kstars/ekos/indi. All motors will be original (after refurbishing), so the...
View ArticleQHYSDK 4.0.1 - by: knro
There is a new QHYSDK out. I personally put many hours in fixing various problems with the SDK so hopefully it will resolve some common issues now. The change should be later in INDI Nightly. Provide...
View ArticleEkos (correctly?) refuses to run Polar Align Assistant - by: astronomerc
Hello all, I realize that a minimum dimension must exist for the Polar Align assistant to run. The stated value when the message comes up that refuses to run the Polar Align Assistant, is that my field...
View ArticleD16429 - Testers needed for Scheduler changes - by: TallFurryMan
Hello fellow Ekos users, We would need a hand testing the rewrite of the Scheduler planning algorithm. Until it is merged, the changes are documented at phabricator.kde.org/D16429 . Please have a look...
View ArticleCanon 20D exposure time - by: Herrhausen
Hi, my 20D can't do exposures >30s anymore. When I attempt a 60s exposure the shutter closes after 30s. Then nothing happens for another 30s and after that the frame is downloaded and shown in...
View ArticleAvalon Driver Setup - by: Andyb7788
Hi everyone, I'm new to LInux, INDI, KStars and Ekos. I have an Avalon LInear mount with StarGO system. I've read the 'Avalon mzero Stargo with lx200 protocol' thread and would like to try the Avalon...
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