ASI driver bits per pixel - by: kbthomas59
I am trying the INDI driver for ZWO ASI cameras. The CCD_INFO from the INDI driver reports 8 bit pixel depth for my ASI120MM camera, and the blob gives an 8 bit image. How do I get the full 12-bit...
View ArticleFlat Dark - Sequence List and Filename - by: kcobby
When I create and save a sequence of Flat_Dark exposures (using the Dark as the selector) the filter name isn't recorded/shown in the Ekos Panel sequence list but it does change the filter when the...
View ArticleOptec Gemini Focuser/Rotator - by: schwim
Anyone doing anything for the Optec Gemini? It operates over both serial and ethernet connections.
View ArticleUsing PHD2 subframe setting with Ekos - by: maudy
Using PHD2 tonight went very well with Ekos while imaging, so I experimented more thinking the subframe setting within PHD2 may allow for less processing on the RPI3. I checked the Use Subframe...
View ArticleItems from last night's INDI/Ekos/Kstars session - by: xsnrg
Greetings all, I took some notes from last night's session, and wanted to get some feedback in the case I am doing something wrong. All of my packages are -bleeding unless otherwise noted. I have:...
View ArticleTest of the Tiker Board from ASUS - by: patdut
Hello, We are working with a friend of mine on a all in one solution that can embed the Kstars/Ekos/INDI, PHD2 and/or lin_guider and as many as possible useful software. We wanted it easy to use and as...
View ArticleCGEM PEC controlled by INDI - by: maudy
I could not see this in the INDI controls. Is it possible to add the PEC Playback and Record for Celestron CGEM?
View ArticleVery erratic behaviour of SX-Maxi-Filterwheel - by: escriban
Hi This is my second try to get attending from the forum. Yesterday my writing was puffed away. (?) The SX-Driver has some big issues with the SX-Maxi-Filterwheel: I can't get a reliable connection via...
View ArticleRPI3 file dialog issues, and slow images from tonight... - by: maudy
Got a few hours last night to test things. 1. This is the second night where the file dialog would not "work". The first night I thought it was something i did, like stretching the preview files to...
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New Mount Control Panel in next KStars release - by: knro
As requested by many users, here is a sample for the next KStars 2.7.8 release:
View ArticleCanon 20D only downloading 1/2 of images - by: DivisionByZero
Hi everyone, I"m having a strange problem. At least, I think it's strange because all my googling doesn't turn up exactly the same thing. I've just been getting my gear going with EKOS and I feel like...
View Articleindiwebmanager & GSC stars simulator - by: Christian
hi, i have an (small) issue when i use indiwebmanager. I cannot use gsc for stars simulation from my pi 3. I have the message below in the log window on the indi ccd simulator. 2017-05-17T18:56:46: Got...
View ArticleError (-53: 'Could not claim the USB device') Canon DSLR 1000D - by: Vox45
I got this error while testing my setup : Error (-53: 'Could not claim the USB device') I enabled debug and looked at different solution here and on other forums with no luck. Then I noticed this...
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HitecAstro DC funny behavior - by: Vox45
I have an HitecAstro DC focuser and while testing it I ran into a funny behavior: 1. In Focuser panel I click on "Focus In" and Then "Focus out" and the focuser behaves accordingly 2. I click multiple...
View ArticleQHY fast download - by: papaf76
Hi all, I recently tried out Ekos on a friend's computer. He has a QHY8-L which is working fine, however we had a big issue during the focusing phase. The image would cycle really slowly, even using...
View ArticleFeature request: location per profile - by: Vox45
As a nomad astronomer I would like to be able to create profiles that also include a preset geographic location. By defining preset locations in Kstars and be able to choose from them in Ekos when...
View Articlebug with saving configuration in HitecAstro DC focuser - by: Vox45
Step to reproduce: 1. I go to INDI Contro Panel 2. Select HitecAstro DC tab 3. check the 'reverse direction' box 4. click on the 'save' button next to 'configuration' I disconnect and stop INDI. When I...
View Articleproblem with double click in planet - by: pcxz
@knro I have problem, when double click in star is ok in planet cursor moves away of object ..see video i attached. Thanks.
View ArticleImage counter for flats not counting - by: maudy
Please see the attached pic. The image counter for the flats being captured is not counting the images. The esl and esq files are attached. The calibration to the selected ADU seems to be worked great...
View ArticleUnitron Model 142 - by: oopfan
Hi everyone, it's been a few months since I last logged in. I hope everyone is well. I never made mention of the fact that I have a Unitron Model 142 (3-inch f/16). A few months ago I purchased a...
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