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

Bi-monthly release with minor bug fixes and improvements

iEQ45 GTN 8407 and 8406

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Replied by Chris on topic iEQ45 GTN 8407 and 8406

indi_ieq_telescpe is not for the iEQ45 2013 and earlier models. This one is for the iEQ45 PRO.
This should be added to the indi_lx200zeq25.

Besides this, there are multiple iOptron mount options all with different names.
Maybe it's better to name them more consistently? My suggestion should be to put "iOptron" as prefix:

- iOptron iEQ45 HC8406
- iOptron iEQ45 HC8407
- iOptron iEQ45 Pro
- iOptron iEQ30 --> not sure of this is for the pro version?
- iOptron ZEQ25


Also the driversshould be name more consistently maybe like suggested above?
SW Quattro CF 8" F4 - Canon 60DAW -Canon FD200mm F2.8 - allccd5v mono - Datyson T7M - iEQ45 8407 & iEQ45 8406 - RPi 3b ekos+kstars - LattePanda W10
6 years 4 months ago #21654

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hmmm lx200zeq25 already slews mount before parking.. need log to investigate issue. I added prefix to all the drivers.
6 years 4 months ago #21657

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Actually you already attached the logs before. Ok I think I found the issue.. it was checking isSlewComplete but it read a previous value.. anyway, I added a flush before the command so hopefully this is fixed. Check tomorrow.
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Replied by Chris on topic iEQ45 GTN 8407 and 8406

do notice in the logs I see the wrong commands are used for parking, below the correct ones.

Command: “:AP#”
Response: “0” Un-parking state, “1” Parking state.
This command gets the parking status.

Command: “:MP0#”
Response: “1”
This command un-parks the telescope.

Command: “:MP1#”
Response: “1”
This command invokes the parked mode. In parked mode, the telescope cannot slew, track, and
guide unless a un-park command is issued.
Caution: Any movement caused by hand controller will make the telescope into un-park state.
SW Quattro CF 8" F4 - Canon 60DAW -Canon FD200mm F2.8 - allccd5v mono - Datyson T7M - iEQ45 8407 & iEQ45 8406 - RPi 3b ekos+kstars - LattePanda W10
6 years 4 months ago #21661

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The command used are already correct. Please check for tomorrow update and see if that resolves your issue, if not attach the log.
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Replied by Chris on topic iEQ45 GTN 8407 and 8406

Yes, thank you!
SW Quattro CF 8" F4 - Canon 60DAW -Canon FD200mm F2.8 - allccd5v mono - Datyson T7M - iEQ45 8407 & iEQ45 8406 - RPi 3b ekos+kstars - LattePanda W10
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Replied by Chris on topic iEQ45 GTN 8407 and 8406

Tested the changes, but no result.
See the logs.
SW Quattro CF 8" F4 - Canon 60DAW -Canon FD200mm F2.8 - allccd5v mono - Datyson T7M - iEQ45 8407 & iEQ45 8406 - RPi 3b ekos+kstars - LattePanda W10
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Hmmm it's the same error. Okay please try v1.3 due in a few hours.
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Replied by Chris on topic iEQ45 GTN 8407 and 8406

Still no luck.
After a succesfull slew I press park. I hear a beep, but nothing happens and see "error" in the mount control.
SW Quattro CF 8" F4 - Canon 60DAW -Canon FD200mm F2.8 - allccd5v mono - Datyson T7M - iEQ45 8407 & iEQ45 8406 - RPi 3b ekos+kstars - LattePanda W10
6 years 4 months ago #21836
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It says right there error slewing. Your parking position (Alt = 0 Az = 0) is invalid as the mount sees it "below the horizon". Slew first to your parking position, then go to INDI control panel --> Site settings --> click "Current" to use current location.

I'll add an easier way to do it from the sky map in the next release.
6 years 4 months ago #21840

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Ok, it's done now and will be available in the next release 2.9.0

This will make it easier for folks to set the parking position instead of manually going to INDI Control Panel after a slew to set it.

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Replied by Chris on topic iEQ45 GTN 8407 and 8406

Now I understand.. the park position wasn't set before using the park command..
According the documentation the 8407HC does only have two parking options depending on the side of pier it is at the moment of calling the park command. That's why I don't understand why it's possible to set a custom parking position (which is great and I need to test actually). How can I see release 2.9.0 is released?

Would it be possible to add a function for returning the mount to the home position (aka zero position) as well and the side of pier it is?
SW Quattro CF 8" F4 - Canon 60DAW -Canon FD200mm F2.8 - allccd5v mono - Datyson T7M - iEQ45 8407 & iEQ45 8406 - RPi 3b ekos+kstars - LattePanda W10
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