IOptron
1. Which driver is right for my mount?
Due to the many versions of Hand Controller (HC) and RS232 Command Set versions for all the iOptron mounts released, it can be confusing to select which driver
is appropiate for your mount. The following is a general guide line to follow:
Driver: INDI GotoNova 8400 Kit
| Mount | Hand Controller | RS232 Version | Latest Firmware (HC, main, RA/DEC) |
| Cube/Cube Pro | 8401 | V1.01 | V090701,N/A, N/A |
| MiniTower | 8401 | V1.01 | V090701,N/A, N/A |
| MiniTowerII/MiniTower Pro | 8401 | V1.01 | V110331, N/A, N/A |
| SmarStar-PR | 8401 | V1.01 | V090701,N/A, N/A |
| GoToNova Dual Motor Driver | 8401 | V1.01 | V090701,N/A, N/A |
Driver: INDI iOptron HC8406
| Mount | Hand Controller | RS232 Version | Latest Firmware (HC, main, RA/DEC) |
| iEQ45 | 8406 | V1.01 | V1.12, V110830, N/A |
Driver: INDI ZEQ25
| Mount | Hand Controller | RS232 Version | Latest Firmware (HC, main, RA/DEC) |
| SmartEQ/SmartEQ Pro | 8408 | 2013 V1.4 | V150302,N/A,N/A |
| ZEQ25 GT | 8408 | 2013 V1.4 | V150302,N/A,V150302 |
| iEQ30 | 8407 | 2013 V1.4 | V131031,V130226,V121102(orV130328) |
| iEQ45 | 8407 | 2013 V1.4 | V131031,V130226,V140121 |
Driver: INDI iEQ
| Mount | Hand Controller | RS232 Version | Latest Firmware (HC, main, RA/DEC) |
| CEM60/CEM60EC | 8407 | 2014 V2.0 | V170322,V161101,V161101 |
| iEQ30 Pro/iEQ45 Pro | 8407 | 2014 V2.0 | V170322,V161101,V161101 |
| AZ Mount Pro | 8407 | 2014 V2.0 | V170322,V170410,N/A |
| CEM25/CEM25EC/CEM25P | 8408 | 2014 V2.0 | V170518,N/A,V170106 |
| Cube II/Cube Pro w/8408 | 8408 | 2014 V2.0 | V170518,V160610,N/A |
| SmartEQ Pro+ | 8408 | 2014 V2.0 | V170518, V161028,N/A |
Driver: INDI iOptronV3
| Mount | Hand Controller | RS232 Version | Latest Firmware (HC, main, RA/DEC) |
| All mounts with firmware v2021 or higher | 8407 | 2014 V3.0 | V180103,V171128,V171128 |
2. Why are the mount GOTOs offset by one hour?
Make sure to turn OFF Daylight Saving (DST) setting in the mount hand set (HC). It must be off at all times.
3. Why dithering causes big jumps in RA and DE?
Make sure to turn OFF Periodic Error Correction (PEC) in the handset.
4. Why is the mount not performing meridian flip as expected?
Make sure to set the meridian flip limit on your mount to at least 3 degrees. Then set the meridian flip limit in your client software (e.g. Ekos) to 2 degrees less than that value. For example, if it is set in the HC as 5 degrees, it should be set in the client software as 3 degrees. This way the client software can command the meridian flip before the mount flips on its own.
5. Can I use iOptron StarFi WiFi adapter?
Yes! The StarFi adapter can work in Access Point (AP) or Station mode. After you setup your StarFi adapter, connect to the StarFi hotspot, or join StarFi to your existing network:
1. Join StarFi Hotspot: The IP address would be 10.10.100.254
2. Join StarFi to WiFi: You need to find out what IP address was assigned to the StarFi from your router.
In INDI Control Panel, go to the driver tab, then Connection tab, and then click Ethernet button, then set the IP address and port (8899), and then click Set. Afterwards, you may go back to Main Control panel to connect to your iOptron mount.
Installation INDI iOptron CEM120 Driver is released as a 3rd party driver and requires INDI Library >= v1.6.5. To Install the driver under Ubuntu: sudo apt-add-repository ppa:mutlaqja/ppa sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install libindi1 ...
Installation Included with libindi v1.4.2+. To install it under Ubuntu: sudo apt-add-repository ppa:mutlaqja/ppa sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install libindi1 Features The driver supports the following Gotonova 8400 based contr ...
Installation Included with libindi v1.0+. To install it under Ubuntu: sudo apt-add-repository ppa:mutlaqja/ppa sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install libindi1 Features The driver supports the following iEQ mounts: CEM60 (Firmw ...
Installation Included with libindi v1.2+. To install it under Ubuntu: sudo apt-add-repository ppa:mutlaqja/ppa sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install libindi1 Features The driver supports the following mounts: ZEQ 25 SmartEQ ...