Theskyx Ascom Driver
Software / Instructions / Operation MoonLite offers both Non ASCOM Software programs and a universal ASCOM driver to operate all. TheSKYX Pro has a direct plug in.
Ascom 2X Mount Adaptor (Paramount, etc., 6.1) for TheSky X and TheSky 5/6 (external link) This is supplied by Software Bisque and is available from the Downloads section of the Software Bisque site, the file is called Ascom 2X Mount Adaptor Setup.exe Installs a driver that connects to Software Bisque's and makes it look like a standard ASCOM telescope. This allows ASCOM-based astronomy software to use TheSky (including TPOINT and ProTrack) as a smart telescope controller. For more information see (section 1).
Ascom Driver For Meade Lx200 Gps
It is required for the Paramount mounts, and may be used with TheSky controlling any other of its supported telescope types, or via its built-in outbound ASCOM support, and then using ASCOM telescope drivers. This driver provides support, 100%, and compatibility with TheSky X (10.2.0 or later).
It should also work with TheSky6 and TheSky5 but not all functionality will be present. Celestron Unified (6.0.6338, June 2017) Driver name (users, in the Chooser): Celestron Telescope Driver ProgId (programmers only): ASCOM.Celestron.Telescope Installs a driver for all computerized telescopes.
Theskyx Ascom Driver
This version has passed the tests and has support for programmably changing pier side. It also recognises the StarSense HC. Park and Unpark use the mount Hibernate/Wakeup commands for NexStar+ HCs version 5.24.
Starlight Xpress Filter Wheel Ascom Driver
See the help file and release notes(!), installed as part of the driver, for a full description. This driver does NOT support Synta mounts. Use the listed below. Digital Setting Circles (David Ek, external link) This ASCOM driver allows the use of a variety of commercial and homebrew passive encoder-based digital setting circles systems with any Windows software that supports the ASCOM standard.
This driver works with either alt-az mounts (like a dobsonian) or equatorial mounts. Equatorial mounts do not need to be accurately polar-aligned (although an accurate polar alignment will likely lead to a more satisfying observing experience). The button leads to David's web site for this driver as well as other info on DSCs.
Meade Universal Driver Project (June 2014) Link to a driver that recognizes new telescopes (LX850 and LX600), some earlier LX200GPS telescopes, and telescopes that recognize basic Meade Commands (e.g., LX200 Classic, Centurion). Provides position readout, slews, side of pier (where appropriate), and pulse guiding among its basic capabilities. It has passed Conformance Checking for the and the and has been run with a number of other Meade telescopes. While not complete functionality (e.g., missing tracking control, focus control, slew rate selection), this is the first iteration of a driver that is intended provide replacement capabilities for all existing Meade drivers. Please Note: This driver reports that it cannot control tracking (on/off) so it may not be suitable for automation applications.
Meade LX200 Classic and Autostar #494, #495, and #497 (combined telescope/focuser, 5.0.4) Installs a driver for the original LX200 ('classic') telescope mounts (including the 16'), as well as Meade telescopes that use the Autostar I (#494, #495 and #497) controllers, such as the ETX and DS series. This driver provides both telescope and focuser interfaces each of which may be used by separate programs.
Do not use this with the LX200GPS, LX200R or the RCX400. V5.0.4 corrects installer and driver version mismatches only, no logic in the driver has changed since 2008.
Software / Instructions / Operation MoonLite offers both Non ASCOM Software programs and a universal ASCOM driver to operate all MoonLite focusers and controllers. MoonLite Stepper motor Software / operation instructions for the Mini V2 controller and DRO dual port display controller can be downloaded here:. MoonLite Mini V2 controller Quick Guide can be downloaded here:. MoonLite Software and Troubleshooting guide can be downloaded here:.
MoonLite Motor hardware options can be seen here:. Is an Non ASCOM Focuser Control Program for 'Manual' focus control using a PC. No ASCOM is required. It works with all MoonLite brand SINGLE PORT controllers such as the current Mini V2 controller, original Mini controller, and original DRO Display single port controller.
Is an Non ASCOM Focuser Control Program for 'Manual' focus control of 2 focusers using a PC. No ASCOM is required. It works with MoonLite's Dual port DRO display controller only. Please note, it will not work with two single port controllers. Is an Non ASCOM Focuser Control Program for 'Manual' focus / rotator control of one focusers with both a focuser motor and rotator installed using a PC.
No ASCOM is required. This software only works with MoonLite's Dual port DRO display controller.
MoonLite Stepper Motor Belt Rotator installation document can be downloaded here: MoonLite Stepper Motor Belt Rotator hardware installation video can be seen here:. MoonLite 32/64 bit universal ASCOM driver requires ASCOM Platform 6.0 and can be downloaded here: Our one driver works with all controllers and focuser configurations, Single port, Dual port, and Rotator. TheSKYX Pro has a direct plug in for MoonLite Mini V2 controllers and Nitecrawler focusers. See Daily Build to download. How to configure the MoonLite ASCOM driver to run 2 separate focusers instead of a focuser with a rotator:. Online tutorial. All controllers require a modern Uart driver to connect to the PC using the USB port.
If you are using an older PC or it is not connecting, please download the lastest drivers from:. INDI is a cross-platform system designed for automation and control of astronomical instruments. INDI drivers are available for MoonLite Focusers. INDI supports autoguiding & autofocus and runs on multiple clients such as KStars, and Sky Charts.
Read more about INDI and download the latest version directly from the. NiteCrawler NiteCrawler focusers can be operated with ASCOM, Moonlite's Utility program, and the SKYX direct plug in.
MoonLite NiteCrawler Utility Program is a Non ASCOM Focuser Control Program for operating the NiteCrawler 2 axis rotating worm drive focusers. No ASCOM is required to operate the focuser with this utility program. This program operates all 3 sizes of Nitecrawlers, WR25, WR30, and WR35 format. NiteCrawler and LiteCrawler ASCOM driver version 6.2.6616 ( works with all 3 NiteCrawler format sizes) updated TheSKYX Direct plug in. (See Daily Build on SB site) Works great! NiteCrawler Driver for Linux - INDI is a cross-platform system designed for automation and control of astronomical instruments. INDI drivers work with all 3 size Nitecrawler rotating focusers.
INDI supports autoguiding & autofocus,Rotation, and runs on multiple clients such as KStars, and Sky Charts. Read more about INDI and download the latest version directly from the. Setting up your NiteCrawler with SGP 1) Select the 'NiteCrawler Focuser' and 'NiteCrawler Rotator' in the corresponding areas of the SGP Sequencer Window: 2) For Auto Focus you will likely need to increase your step size considerably because of the extremely fine resolution of the NiteCrawler.
(previously this setup required 50 steps and is now at 1500). A more in depth discussion for determining auto focus parameters can be found here: 3) Next test the rotation direction of your setup. Moving from 0-30 degrees should cause the rotator to move clockwise as viewed from behind.
If this is not the case reverse the direction inside of the ascom driver: Videos: For a look at the new NiteCrawler Focusers, see Video here: For NiteCrawler / TAK refractor installation, See Video here.
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