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 don't know specifically about the MiniESP3 (it is a custom board which someone designed). You need to check
either with the designer or the schematic for maximum current and such.
But usually, any
I don't know specifically about the MiniESP3 (it is a custom board which someone designed). You need to check
either with the designer or the schematic for maximum current and such.
But usually, any
That is no longer necessary on 4.24, provided that the location and time have been entered.
OnStep detects that you have a valid location (which is not the default 0 latitude and 0 longitude),
and a
That is no longer necessary on 4.24, provided that the location and time have been entered.
OnStep detects that you have a valid location (which is not the default 0 latitude and 0 longitude),
and a
Just noticed this... the support isn't designed for a "Generic F401CE" board.
It's for the "BlackPill F401CC" and very likely the smaller memory of a CC vs. a CE makes no difference (as even 256KB is
Just noticed this... the support isn't designed for a "Generic F401CE" board.
It's for the "BlackPill F401CC" and very likely the smaller memory of a CC vs. a CE makes no difference (as even 256KB is
Hi there,
i received a second Fysetc S6 V2 board today, wanting to replicate my first build with 5160 drivers. Everything went fine till i tried to turn the motors for the first time.
Y axis (axis 2)
Hi there,
i received a second Fysetc S6 V2 board today, wanting to replicate my first build with 5160 drivers. Everything went fine till i tried to turn the motors for the first time.
Y axis (axis 2)
That stuff is pretty cool... $8 a foot on this 8conductor 24awg one! :) Pretty expensive stuff.
https://www.igus.com/product/1123?artNr=CFROBOT3-02-08-02
Where are their leftover scrap pile cables
That stuff is pretty cool... $8 a foot on this 8conductor 24awg one! :) Pretty expensive stuff.
https://www.igus.com/product/1123?artNr=CFROBOT3-02-08-02
Where are their leftover scrap pile cables
I use industrial cable from IGUS.
I shoot for "continuous flex" or "robotics" grade, with a TPU, PUR, or TPE jacket for flexibility.
Some of the High tier stuff is eye-wateringly expensive, but the
I use industrial cable from IGUS.
I shoot for "continuous flex" or "robotics" grade, with a TPU, PUR, or TPE jacket for flexibility.
Some of the High tier stuff is eye-wateringly expensive, but the
Not really enough information to know for sure but I can state that with Arduino 1.8.15 and STM32duino version 1.9.0 (etc. per the Wiki) OnStep release-4.24 compiles successfully for me (with a run of
Not really enough information to know for sure but I can state that with Arduino 1.8.15 and STM32duino version 1.9.0 (etc. per the Wiki) OnStep release-4.24 compiles successfully for me (with a run of
Kahlid, is a power supply from a laptop suitable for powering the MINIESP3? Its rated output is 19v at 3.5 amps. I will be powering 2 stepper motors at 0.8 amps each.
Kahlid, is a power supply from a laptop suitable for powering the MINIESP3? Its rated output is 19v at 3.5 amps. I will be powering 2 stepper motors at 0.8 amps each.
Seems to be a lot related to errors in your config.h file which you did not attach (except for the missing Adafruit BME280 library which you install with the IDE library manager).
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This email has
Seems to be a lot related to errors in your config.h file which you did not attach (except for the missing Adafruit BME280 library which you install with the IDE library manager).
--
This email has
Hi All,
Just received my new pcb to replace the old blue pill that failed, However, the new board is failing to program and the following messages appear when I try and verify compile. Can
Hi All,
Just received my new pcb to replace the old blue pill that failed, However, the new board is failing to program and the following messages appear when I try and verify compile. Can
I messed up a PCB order and uploaded the same Gerber file twice... so now i have like 8 extra PCBs for a mySQM+
https://sourceforge.net/projects/mysqmproesp32/
If anyone wants one send me a pre-paid
I messed up a PCB order and uploaded the same Gerber file twice... so now i have like 8 extra PCBs for a mySQM+
https://sourceforge.net/projects/mysqmproesp32/
If anyone wants one send me a pre-paid
I am using CAT7 right now with each pair twisted together.
I also decided on these connectors. I am not sure how many pins they come in, but 6 is good for me for right
I am using CAT7 right now with each pair twisted together.
I also decided on these connectors. I am not sure how many pins they come in, but 6 is good for me for right
I'm looking for recommendations for cable to connect the Onstep controller to the motor boxes. I need 9 wires and the motor wires need to carry about 1.5 amps. I've got 9 pin aircraft connectors. I'm
I'm looking for recommendations for cable to connect the Onstep controller to the motor boxes. I need 9 wires and the motor wires need to carry about 1.5 amps. I've got 9 pin aircraft connectors. I'm
Make sure either you start alignment or turn on tracking. There's a message in the INDI control panel if it's not, as it won't move normally without that. (There are some options in OnStep that can be
Make sure either you start alignment or turn on tracking. There's a message in the INDI control panel if it's not, as it won't move normally without that. (There are some options in OnStep that can be
Here is a screen shot of my INDI panel.
INDI requires port 9998, because it is a persistent connection.
When you use 9999, OnStep terminates the connection after every command.
The Android app knows
Here is a screen shot of my INDI panel.
INDI requires port 9998, because it is a persistent connection.
When you use 9999, OnStep terminates the connection after every command.
The Android app knows
I recently switched to wifi instead of bluetooth and did not know it was 9998. Isnt the Android app 9999?
Crap... well I might get some telescope time tonight... ARG! I have been beating my head on
I recently switched to wifi instead of bluetooth and did not know it was 9998. Isnt the Android app 9999?
Crap... well I might get some telescope time tonight... ARG! I have been beating my head on
