Jasem. I did testing of the Starlight EFS module and the motor today with your updated driver and using cables that I know work as well as with a motor that I know works (having tested it extensively using the WIndows driver and software) and I am happy to report that the INDI driver works correctly! Your added Reverse Direction button works correctly. So Thank Your very much!!
In reviewing the Starlight EFS driver in detail, I see that several functions that are present in the Windows Driver are missing in the INDI driver:
1) "preferred Direction" (In, Out)
2) Optimize Motor for: Speed / Torque
3) Optimize Braking for: Low Power / Breaking Strength
4) Temperature Compensation - Available (or not per check box) and Coefficient / Hysteresis values
5) Reverse Handset Knob checkbox
6) Lock on Disconnect checkbox
7) Lock Mode Breaking (No power, Low Power, Same as Non-Lock)
Since you were able to add the Reverse Motor Direction choice, I assume you have the Starlight Instruments specs.

I realize this is a lot to add, but having all the correct driver options allows proper use of the EFS module in INDI.
Unfortunately, I myself am not a programmer or I would certainly help in trying to add all the functionality.
I hope you or one of the people on the team can address these.
KStars / EKOS is an awesome piece of software. Thanks so very much for all your efforts.
I would like to make a Holiday donation to the effort. How woudl I do so?
Thanks again for all you do!!
Steve / Jazzyguitar.

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