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INDI Library v2.0.7 is Released (01 Apr 2024)

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About operation of chart

I progressed while checking the movement of the star map of Kstars, but unless I pressed the sink button
It is not aligned with the angle between axis 1 and axis 2.
It does not move according to the angle of xis 1,2.

To operate with a certain degree of precision, move the mount to an easily recognizable number (for example, azimuth 180 degrees), hold the pointer at that position in the star chart, and press the synchronization button.
It is necessary to do the same operation also for the altitude angle.

However, even if you press the Sync button, since the numbers on axis 1 and axis 2 are not changed, inconsistent operation will occur, so please be careful.
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In conclusion, I think whether it will function properly if the following contents are satisfied.

1. Initial setting

# 1 tick scale 0.087890625
# 1 tick offset 0
# 2 tick scale 0.087890625
# 2 Tick offset 0

In this state, both axis 1 and axis 2 are changed to 0,0.

2. Link azimuth angle, altitude angle, and axes 1 and 2 of the star map of Kstars.

3. Press the Sync button to change the axes 1 and 2 to the azimuth and altitude angle of Kstars' star chart.

that's all.

Thank you.
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Other notes
The reverse check box previously reported,
It worked without problems.

I anticipate that the alignment system is operating on the Equator Equator, Equator Equator calculation.
However, DSC does not work properly unless Azis 1 and 2 of the azimuth and elevation of the star map are linked.

Currently it does not do exact movement with star map. Where to read the coordinates other than the position set with the sync button was another move.

Even now, when it is synchronized three times with the azimuth (0, 180, 359), only the azimuth angle is aligned to the star map, but the movement of the altitude angle is not vertical.
(When synchronized at the same time, the azimuth and altitude angle are not synchronized with the star map).

It is important that the azimuth, elevation angle of the chart, the number of axis 1 and axis 2 are linked at the first stage.
(In order to absorb the displacement of the mount button, it is better to consider the synchronization button as a button reflecting the azimuth and elevation of the star map of axis 1 and axis 2.
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I removed ticks scale and offsets from the driver since they seem to be causing confusion. Maybe next driver will be more clear.
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Hello,
Well DSC looks to works fine. I think I will be able to make a real test next week if the clouds let me do it.
After having done syncs on several stars a thing that would be nice to have is a big countdown counter that display the distance in azimuth and altitude to go from a current position to a chosen target. It might be activated by something like, for a goto telescope, a goto action in the drop down floating menu on the star map.
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I am always thankful for your help.

I am happy that it will be available around the summer.

Thank you for always responding.
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I am always thankful for your help.
I confirmed the operation in the room.
It seems to be moving accurately.
I will see the stars on a sunny day and check.
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It was sunny at last, I tried it.
I picked a star and tried Sync, but the position of the pointer was not changed.
As alignment items have increased, it may not be set correctly.
I will change the setting again and try it.
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I need a brief explanation of the alignment tab settings.
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We might have an update soon for the default Alignment so please stay tuned.
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I am looking forward.
Synchronization with stars can not be done yet,
The encoder also worked on wireless LAN.
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Can a DSC be used in case of power loss, so that the system knows exactly how is the mount pointing?
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