Regarding StarSense: I didn't had the time to do thorough tests, I had some mechanical issues with my mount, but I can't confirm yet that StarSense is working OK, i"ve noticed some issues and I think that on the sources are some extra restrictions in addition to the NexStar+, I will check that over the weekend. (I hope)

On the other hand, so far I can tell that NexStar+ works quite OK regarding the GPS module issue if recompiled with && fwInfo.Model != "AVX" removed.
I've noticed this: If kstars was stared and INDI server was started once, stopping the client - and RasPi (StellarMateOS) was kept running, then starting again kstars (locally on RasPi or/and remotelly on other linux client) produced driver error messages complaining about RA coordinates. After disconnect/connect AVX driver from INDI Control Panel, everything was fine. I can live with it

Nevertheless it was only a dry test battery - I've done Only QuickAlign then track to Polaris, but I assume that the driver works just nice. No other errors, no crashes.

I will greatly appreciate a "crash course" or a comprehesive tutorial link on how to :
- connect from a linux shell on serial to the NexStar/StarSense
- issue commands over connected terminal to the HC
It's pure curiosity
... for now! )

Btw, is there a list of dependencies for kstars building on opensuse? cousin google wasn't very helpful

Cheers,
Lucian

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