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INDI Library v2.0.6 is Released (02 Feb 2024)

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Driver OnStep (LX200 like) for INDI

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Thanks for finding the root cause.

So, will you create a pull request for the fix against master, or should I do that?
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Khalid,

I tried to create branches on git to have multiple versions together but I discovered it is not as easy as that.
I tried to create the pull request starting from github.com/azwing/indi/tree/ONStep1.3 (the branch where I put the fix for version 1.3) but it ended up in a disater .
So yes if you could do the pull request would help, I am sure you manage git much better than me.

Thanks
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Done.

Tested it, and I see the status of the alignment again.

Here is the PR for Jasem.

github.com/indilib/indi/pull/687
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Alain,

Jasem merged the fix into master. So that part is taken care of now. The next stable should have the fix.

Did you get a chance to test the plate solve align with OnStep (the patch that I created a while ago)?
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Unfortunately no, only test was indoor but after the fix of yesterday and looks like it works as expected.

Hope I can put everithing togetehr before winter so I can do intensive testing in the observatory even without motorization of roof but this is another story.
I really need to finish the works before snow is comming ....
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Hi guys. I can test that tonight if it's still clear and I get a chance. I have to go off to a dinner but should get back in time to try. The mount is already setup so I just have to mount the scope and cameras and go. Not converting setups should allow me to get going faster as well.

@kbahey: Are there any changes to your onstep code or can I just use the one I got previously? If so could you attach it?

@Alain: That sounds exciting! can we get a picture or two?

Here's the fruits of our labors. Always good for a boost when things work.
The dumbell nebula(M27) is a nice little supernova remnant and despite lash in the dec axis causing guiding issues, I got enough frames to make this LRGB image. Looking at it always makes me say POW! You can even see the dwarf remnant at its center.
4lum,2red,1green,2blue @60sec ea.
TPO Os6in imaging newtonian
asi178mm /diy wheel using indi(emulating Xagyl)
diy focuser using indi (emulating moolite)
Celestron Omni CG-4 DIY converted to steppers using OnStep/indi/ekos
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@Blueshawk

If you mean the plate solve align, then the best way is to download (or checkout) the latest version of OnStep, then apply my plate solve align patch to it, as per the instructions here .

The procedure to test it is the same as before: Go to the INDI panel click on the 3 star align, then go to Mount Model and select 3 stars to align on, then let it run its alignment. At the end of the process you should get more accurate Goto pointing, and the :A?# command should show 633 as the result.
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@ Blueshawk

I am glad for you that you can observe and test imaging.
For the moment I just can use my manual DIY Newton 11''F6 but not motorized.
If you mean pictures of the observatory, yeas I will take one tomorow and post it, but don't be affraid ... it is still civil work to do :-(

Nice picture you made here.
I am estonished of the quality with this camera. I am trying to aford one next year and had a look on this model.
Your picture reinforce my impression to go for this one.
For the moment I just have a old Canon Rebel T3 not unfiltered.

Good luck for your tests
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Here the picture of the work in progress (slow progress)
Most probably the first project since I am retired and will be the worst project in terms of delay I ever did.
I planed starting april ending august, bur this was without thinking I am not 20 anymore ....
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@Azwing Thanks for the words of support!
That looks terrific!
Masonry after 50 requires child support.

Test was delayed by weather and allergies again.
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@Khalid
I pulled latest alpha and the patch would not apply because the code in command has changed. Do you want to redo that to keep up or should I go with the version I already had previously, which does compare with the patch? It's from the more stable Beta, which was updated from alpha about a month ago. I think we may be chasing an evolving situation unless we stay away from the main (alpha) branch at OnStep.

Also note: Current OnStep alpha branch would not compile.
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Beta is not a good choice for testing alignment, since Howard added lots of very useful changes in Alpha regarding alignment.

The patch still applies fine on the current Alpha.
$ patch -p1 < /tmp/onstep-plate-solve-align_2018-08-08.txt 
patching file Command.ino
Hunk #3 succeeded at 1991 (offset 2 lines).

Ignore the hunk thing.

Attached is a Command.ino file that is today's Alpha with the patch applied. Rename it from .txt to .ino only, and you are good to go.
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