[MLPT for external programs]

On 1/8/2017 at 9:20 AM, lukepower said:

Well guys, this topic flames up about twice a year. I have been in touch with Philipp Keller about this but there was not much interest in doing it, so I tried it myself.

The main problem is that the connection that most of the software packages offer (i.e. ACP, CCD Autopilot and so on) is quite limited. The main issue is the meridian flip: How should we behave if a meridian flip will occour during a run?

We could detect it and then shorten the MLPT run accordingly, in the hope that the automation package will flip afterwards and request a new MLPT run. If this would be ok then my hacked version could do the trick. The other issue is that the interfaces that Sequence uses to send MLPT data to Autoslew may change with every new version, and being undocumented it could be a challenge to keep it working.

 

This all said, I uploaded the latest version to my Dropbox here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1bixepr8wanh6wj/AABLJfnQsXgqRLHgq9xznPPla?dl=0

 

It may work and it might not work. Right now when you execute it will basically execute the same stuff Sequence would do when you start an MLPT run:

1. Connect everything
2. Start an MLPT run for 50 minutes
3. Send it to Autoslew
4. Quit

So, basically one could simply invoke the "mlpt.exe" in the script field before the actual imaging will happen. Let me know any problems you find. As it has been tested only on my computer running Win10, who knows  . Any bugs or requests please PM me.

Hello 

Who can send me this ? 

Best regards 

 

[Sequence continue after PARKING TELESCOPE and CLOSE DOME]

Sorry for the delay

I think yes ! 

[Sequence continue after PARKING TELESCOPE and CLOSE DOME]

Hello

on my last session  the AAG Cloudwatcher send a NOT SAFE ALERT during an Autofocus. 

SEQUENCE PARK the TELESCOPE an CLOSE DOME OK but DON'T STOP. 

Autofocus continue and at next SEQUENCE continue so the telescope slew to the position and hit the dome  

In sequence the option Autofocus Error Procedure during Sequence was set to ignore. I change it to Shutdown to prevent moe issue. 

I attach the sequence log.

Best Regards 

sequence log.txt

[use the ASA Teleskope cable to connect something else]

Hello 

 

My DDM 60 PRO is provided with 2 double-cable

One is for plug what you want ( i use the both ) , and the other is to plug the mount and an ASA teleskope 

How can i use the ASA teleskope cable to plug something : Wich cable i need or how can i  make it for myself 

Thanks for your help 

 

 

[Problem with NES and mount crashes]

Hi,

 

I have  the same problem (DDM60 PRO July 2010)

Did you solve it ?

Have you some solution ?

What append with ASA support ?

I have some other problem too :  

   - lost "home position" at startup with need to restore ini file

   - don't find home position with need a mount reboot

   - ...

Laurent K
 

[power failure at external power spully]

Thank's a lot

 

Have you more pic to see me how to access to the fuse ?

 

And can you tell me wich kind of fuse i must buy to replace it ?

 

Regards

[calculate resolution encoders]

Hi

 

there is a new method for calculte the ERF to be used with the latest version of Autoslew ( 5.1.1.6 )

 

I use it but it's not  simple. I have many problem trying to have a good ERF and a accurate pointing specially after a meridian flip

 

You must ensure that you have not unpredictable error before calculate ERF

 

Good luck

Autoslew-News_E.pdf

[power failure at external power spully]

Hi

the brown/white cable for external power supply ( G sprial cable)  do not more supply power.

I verified he sockt A plug  and it doesnt work too.

 

So  i think that something it's wrong inside the mount :

 

Is there a fuse inside  the mount?  If yes how can i verify and change it ?

In all cases wat can i do to repair that failure

 

Best regards

Laurent K