Since I aquired an Losmandy G11 mount without any goto provision I decided to create my own solution. I was a bit reluctant to use a Gemini, mainly because of the cost, but also due to the reliability since the servo motors are somewhat prone to failure. I also like to have complete control over the software/firmware so that no "show stopper" issues will ever be a problem for me. Looking around the 'net I saw other goto systems that seemed capable, but either they had needlessly complex hardware or were commercial systems that cost about twice what they should.
OnStep is a computerized goto system, usually for stepper motor equipped mounts though any step/dir interface motor driver (including servo) should work. It was designed, from the beginning, as a more or less general purpose system and provisions were made in the firmware to allow for use on a variety of mounts including Equatorial and Alt/Az (GEM, Fork, Dobsonian, etc.) It uses an LX200 like computer command set with a few extensions to suit hand controller-less operation.
There's a telescope hand controller App for Android (free in the Google Play Store,) an option to control through a website (Smart Web Server,) and a dedicated physical hand controller (Smart Hand Controller.) Or, on a PC there's ASCOM and INDI drivers for control. These options allow you to setup and control OnStep using a wide range of software including my Sky Planetarium, Cartes du Ciel, Stellarium, SkySafari, KStars, PHD2, etc. You can see most of the control possibilities in the diagram below:
Also, please visit my StellarJourney.comsite for updates, links toOnStep resources, my other astronomy software, or to see someImages taken with the assistance of my OnStep operated mounts.
If you find OnStep useful and would like to show your appreciation and support please consider making asmall monetary donation. This keeps me motivated and helps cover expenses associated with my projects.
I may be wrong, but if you still see the default "ESPxxxx" SSID after flashing, it means that flash didn't work, you should not see default ESPxxxx SSID anymore.
I may be wrong, but if you still see the default "ESPxxxx" SSID after flashing, it means that flash didn't work, you should not see default ESPxxxx SSID anymore.
Good idea with the photo...do you have a picture pof both sides of your soldered PCB?
I would like to see measurement taken here (in green) against a GND pin, examples in yellow
Good idea with the photo...do you have a picture pof both sides of your soldered PCB?
I would like to see measurement taken here (in green) against a GND pin, examples in yellow
I also happen to have dismounted and remounted the original EQ6. I do have a couple of replacement worms in brass, should you want one (or 2).
Cheers
Andrea
I also happen to have dismounted and remounted the original EQ6. I do have a couple of replacement worms in brass, should you want one (or 2).
Cheers
Andrea
UOn Mon, Apr 26, 2021 at 08:36 PM, Mike Ahner wrote:
How do I swap the pins?
Although I am able to measure continuity (without and with the modules) between these pins.
UOn Mon, Apr 26, 2021 at 08:36 PM, Mike Ahner wrote:
How do I swap the pins?
Although I am able to measure continuity (without and with the modules) between these pins.
The resolution is too bad to read the red-on-black text of the IDE output so I can't tell... are you absolutely sure you changed the upload address in the batch file and that the base upload address
The resolution is too bad to read the red-on-black text of the IDE output so I can't tell... are you absolutely sure you changed the upload address in the batch file and that the base upload address
Sam, I know what a GND pin and what a 5V PIN is :), but not what a 5V to GND pin is, but than I'm not native speaking....besides the good idea of Mike checking TX and RX, could you please measure
Sam, I know what a GND pin and what a 5V PIN is :), but not what a 5V to GND pin is, but than I'm not native speaking....besides the good idea of Mike checking TX and RX, could you please measure
Hi Khalid, yes im doing that, but it still does not recognize the board after flashing it, BTW im using Arduino 1.8.13 on a win 10, the board is new, this is the fisrt time i touch it... i tried even
Hi Khalid, yes im doing that, but it still does not recognize the board after flashing it, BTW im using Arduino 1.8.13 on a win 10, the board is new, this is the fisrt time i touch it... i tried even
Did you use the following options when flashing?
U(S)ART Support -> Enabled (generic 'Serial')
USB Support (if available) -> CDC (generic 'Serial' supercede U(S)ART)
USB Speed (if available) ->
Did you use the following options when flashing?
U(S)ART Support -> Enabled (generic 'Serial')
USB Support (if available) -> CDC (generic 'Serial' supercede U(S)ART)
USB Speed (if available) ->
Hi guys,
any advice or fix regarding this issue?
i have fysect s6 v2.0, im able to upload onstep without issues
But then when i took off the jumper and conect the board again to use it, nothing
Hi guys,
any advice or fix regarding this issue?
i have fysect s6 v2.0, im able to upload onstep without issues
But then when i took off the jumper and conect the board again to use it, nothing
It appears the ESP wifi board is working. I would check the solder connections for RX/TX pins on the Wemos, the Teensy, and the pcb. You can check with a continuity meter or just examine them closely
It appears the ESP wifi board is working. I would check the solder connections for RX/TX pins on the Wemos, the Teensy, and the pcb. You can check with a continuity meter or just examine them closely
The 5v to GND pins on the MiniPCBs female header sockets for the Wemos.
Yes, it works when plugged in via USB. I was able to flash it and see the default "ESPxxxx..." SSID.
The 5v to GND pins on the MiniPCBs female header sockets for the Wemos.
Yes, it works when plugged in via USB. I was able to flash it and see the default "ESPxxxx..." SSID.
Hi Robert,
What version of OnStep? If you're using the STM32F303 chip, you need the Beta version 4.x of OnStep. I looked at the Wiki for the Blue Pill upload and the instructions don't seem to mention
Hi Robert,
What version of OnStep? If you're using the STM32F303 chip, you need the Beta version 4.x of OnStep. I looked at the Wiki for the Blue Pill upload and the instructions don't seem to mention
I tried to compile OnStep but I get the error message -error compiling for board Generic STM32F3 series
in my tools it looks like I have everything right. Where do I need to check.
Bob
I tried to compile OnStep but I get the error message -error compiling for board Generic STM32F3 series
in my tools it looks like I have everything right. Where do I need to check.
Bob
All of mine have come from the FYSETC 1st store at Aliexpress. When one of them failed, a quick note on the AliExpress communications was enough to get a replacement sent out, added to my next order.
All of mine have come from the FYSETC 1st store at Aliexpress. When one of them failed, a quick note on the AliExpress communications was enough to get a replacement sent out, added to my next order.
Hi again James,
I guess my problem is related with the new indi implementation, since the build in the new 3.5.3 kstars beta behaves exactly the same. I don't know whether this is OSX version related
Hi again James,
I guess my problem is related with the new indi implementation, since the build in the new 3.5.3 kstars beta behaves exactly the same. I don't know whether this is OSX version related
