I have tried for three days to connect to my AAG Cloudwatcher with KStars 3.7 with no luck.
I keep getting this error:
[ERROR] Could not connect to AAG Cloud Watcher. Handshake failed. Check port or cable.
I tried my other Mac computer running an older version of KSTars and it connected just fine - so the device and cables are OK.
I went back to my normal MacMini running OS 14 Somina and ran the Cloudwatcher standalone ap and it connected perfectly.
This show that the computer and OS are OK seeing and connecting to my Cloudwatcher system.
While I was connected to the stand alone ap, I then tried KStars 3.7 again and got this error:
[ERROR] Failed to connect to port (/dev/cu.usbserial-A9R484KV). Error: Port failure Error: Resource busy. Check if device is connected to this port.
I expected that - as the stand alone ap was connected to it. But that shows that INDI can SEE the port without any issues.
So I quite the stand alone ap and tried KSTars again - and again got the first error message that the Handshake failed.
I rebooted multiple times and still cannot get it to connect with KStars 3.7.
Any ideas?
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Ok, KStars 3.7 is working well under Sonoma on a modified old Mac.
However, as of right now I am unable to get the USB/SERIAL adapter to work which is needed to control my AAG Cloudwatcher weather monitor.
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I finally got 3.7 running on my old 2012 MacMini.
I used OpenCore to modify the Mac to support and install Mac OS 15 Sonoma.
Since I will not use this Mac fr any other use - it may solve my problem. I'll be testing with KStars as soon as I get it all reconfigured with all my gear.
Peter
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I was running my whole observatory with KStars and was constantly advertising KStars online in many forums. But this latest upgrade is a complete show stopper for me now. Looks like I’ll have to completely change the way I was running the observatory and may just bite the poison pill and go with NINA.
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Patching older Macs isn't a great option either - as it breaks Pixinsight. Several modules and scripts in PixInsight no longer work correctly with a patched Mac.
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The webpage for KStars states that the latest KStars works with Mac OS 10.15 or higher.
"KStars 3.7.0 Installer for macOS 10.15+
I just tried it with Mac OS 12.6 and it's. NO GO. It crashes immediately like others here.
This is a 100% show stopper for many (of not most) Mac users.
Please change the web page to reflect the actual requirements.
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I've been trying to download the latest Stellarmare OS and the Download link fails. Here's the URL that link goes to:
www.stellarmate.com/index.php?option=com...QOE55RzJpVg==&oid=42
Peter
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I currently have my observatory and gear all connected to an Apple Mini with two monitors.
All my scope gear connects through my mount to my Mac. It runs well.
But now that it appears future Macintosh use is no longer reliably supported, I need to move to a replacement system.
I just need a box running KStars/EKOS that has dual LCD HDMI monitor support.
What are some good options without paying over $300.
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