Devon Croll created a new topic ' Unable to collect Dark Frames' in the forum. 9 months ago

Hi All

First time asking a question, so far any issues I have had getting into astrophotography and setting up StellarMate has been answered in this forum so thanks for your help so far.

Have run into a current issue that no one else seems to have asked, so think I must just be missing something obvious.

My Gear
Canon 500D
Ekos on Mac remotely connected to Rig using the StellarMate OS on an RPI4.
Skywatcher AZ-GTI with EQ wedge
Skywatcher 50ed

The issue:
Can collect light frames and tried to capture some darks at the end of the session.

Light capture is all good but when it gets to the darks the nothing happens. The log says that standard comment at the start of each sequence “60s images, 0/20 collected” but after that nothing until I stop the sequence after 5-10 mins of waiting. The indicator near the progress says either says “idle” or “preparing”.

Tried to load darks into the sequence both on their own and after collecting lights but get the same response.

Thought maybe a pop up was going to appear that tells me to put the dust cap on or something but can’t find anything.

Please tell me the obvious thing I have missed :)

Thanks all.
Cheers

Devon


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