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

Bi-monthly release with minor bug fixes and improvements

Celestron driver update

I developed a new driver for celestron that is compatible with INDI logging among other stuff. For the moment, the driver does NOT work and is under testing. So if you are using celestron, do not update to the bleeding edge INDI.
8 years 11 months ago #3844

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Please test the driver starting tomorrow (2015-04-04). Make sure to enable LOGGING DEBUG ON and send in the log file.
8 years 11 months ago #3845

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I just upgraded my Ubuntu Mate 14.04, which by default installed the latest indi_celestron_gps driver.
Apparently this new driver fails to read the RA/DEC values. (see attached log file)

I am using the CGEM-PRO mount.

Bruno Nilsson
8 years 11 months ago #3850

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There is no attachment, please try again or email it directly to mutlaqja AT ikarustech DOT com
8 years 11 months ago #3852

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I realize that fixing the new Celestron driver may take a while.
Is there a simple way I can get back to the previous driver version?

Bruno Nilsson
8 years 11 months ago #3858

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I believe I fixed the issue, the PPA will be updated by tomorrow and you can try a newer version.
8 years 11 months ago #3860

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Tried the new driver. It appears that there is a problem decoding the RA/DEC values properly.
The attached log-file shows what happens when slewing from Park position to Polaris. (The scope ends up pointing way off target)

Bruno
8 years 11 months ago #3866
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Please enable logging before you connect, the log file shows the events 600 seconds after the driver started. I need to see everything from the start. What is your parking position in RA/DEC ?
8 years 11 months ago #3882

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I have attached a new log-file.
1) Mount was initially pointing to Polaris (before making Connect)
2) Slewed to Alpha Persei
3) Slewed to Beta Pegasi
4) Slewed back to Polaris
5) Disconnected

The mount never pointed to selected target. Always way off.

UTC offset was set to -7 (Arizona). (it appears the log-file believes it is set to 0)
The log-file seems to believe that all objects are below horizon, including Polaris.

Bruno
8 years 11 months ago #3888
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Well, the mount's reply for time is definitely incorrect. What is your exact mount model? I fixed one issue and added more debug information. Unfortunately, I don't have a Celestron mount to test, so you'd have to suffer a bit until we get this resolved! So all your testing and help is highly appreciated. Please give it one more try tomorrow after the new update.
8 years 11 months ago #3894

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Replied by Dan Holler on topic Celestron driver update

Thank you so much for this testing and report.
8 years 11 months ago #3897

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I have installed the new driver and done some initial testing.
It appears that the problem I had yesterday has been solved!

With the mount initially pointing the scope to Polaris I obtained the attached log-file after Connect.
1) Tracked Alpha Persei
2) Tracked Alpha Pegasi
3) Tracked Polaris
4) Tracked the Sun
5) Disconnect

(The model of my mount is CGEM DX and the GPS is the Celestron SkySync)

It appears though that there may be a problem with the Park option, since sometimes the alignment gets messed up.
I will get back about this after additional investigation.

Bruno
8 years 11 months ago #3903
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