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New SHC Board design 90 messages
I sent out to have some new boards for the Smart Hand Controller made. This design is intended to fit into the Hammond 1553TBK ( https://www.hammfg.com/part/1553TBK?referer=1181 ) "T" pendant box and
I sent out to have some new boards for the Smart Hand Controller made. This design is intended to fit into the Hammond 1553TBK ( https://www.hammfg.com/part/1553TBK?referer=1181 ) "T" pendant box and
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By Jerry
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Configuring the MKS Gen L 2.0 for SPI with TMC2130
Hi there. I'd like to use the TMC2130 drivers on a MKS Gen L 2.0 board. I bought two TC2130 from Watterot and soldered the SPI ppins to the top. Now I am trying to connect the pins to their counterpar
Hi there. I'd like to use the TMC2130 drivers on a MKS Gen L 2.0 board. I bought two TC2130 from Watterot and soldered the SPI ppins to the top. Now I am trying to connect the pins to their counterpar
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By Jesco Topp
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OnFocus unable to connect to Onstep 2 messages
Hello, Some time ago I experimented with OnFocus and was able to successfully operate a focus motor from TheSkyX via ASCOM. Now I have attached the whole thing to the telescope in the observatory, ins
Hello, Some time ago I experimented with OnFocus and was able to successfully operate a focus motor from TheSkyX via ASCOM. Now I have attached the whole thing to the telescope in the observatory, ins
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By Thomas Westerhoff
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Upload the SHC 2 messages
Dave et al. I'm trying to upload the SHC sketch on the ESP32 SHC but to no avail. All I get is dots and underscore and finally a fatal error (time-out). Can someone explain what is going on and why it
Dave et al. I'm trying to upload the SHC sketch on the ESP32 SHC but to no avail. All I get is dots and underscore and finally a fatal error (time-out). Can someone explain what is going on and why it
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By andrea tasselli
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Open source autoguider using webcam or phone sensor? 22 messages
Fast approaching the completion of my scope mounting remodel and the cncV3 Onstep... looking forward to next project and wondering if anyone has cobbled together a DIY guider using a smaller Arduino a
Fast approaching the completion of my scope mounting remodel and the cncV3 Onstep... looking forward to next project and wondering if anyone has cobbled together a DIY guider using a smaller Arduino a
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By Ken Hunter
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Android App Speed? 18 messages
I'm wondering how fast is the Android OnStep app supposed to be? Most of my clicks take quite a long time to respond and the app feels very sluggish. I'm on Android 10 on a flagship phone. It seems to
I'm wondering how fast is the Android OnStep app supposed to be? Most of my clicks take quite a long time to respond and the app feels very sluggish. I'm on Android 10 on a flagship phone. It seems to
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By Mechotronic
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Question about the SHC BOM 12 messages
I am at the point of soldering in the RP2 resistor pack on the V1.03 SHC board. The BOM shows that RP2 is 7 resistors in an 8 pin package. Am I correct in assuming that the 9th hole in the PCB for RP2
I am at the point of soldering in the RP2 resistor pack on the V1.03 SHC board. The BOM shows that RP2 is 7 resistors in an 8 pin package. Am I correct in assuming that the 9th hole in the PCB for RP2
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By Ken Hunter
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Wiki Notifications
You know, its really starting to irk me that I keep getting these Wiki update messages with ultra-terse and largely meaningless reason descriptions. 'Formatting' - fine, but a little hint when its an
You know, its really starting to irk me that I keep getting these Wiki update messages with ultra-terse and largely meaningless reason descriptions. 'Formatting' - fine, but a little hint when its an
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By Dave Schwartz
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Rumba Board Update 20 messages
I'm at the point where I need some assistance to bring the telescope on line with OnStep. The Dobsonian mount has been modified to use the Alt and Azm drives I built, but can be used manually by relea
I'm at the point where I need some assistance to bring the telescope on line with OnStep. The Dobsonian mount has been modified to use the Alt and Azm drives I built, but can be used manually by relea
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By @Northwind
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MaxESP3 with TMC5160 2 messages
Hello I am planning on building a MaxESP3 version of OnStep for my SW EQ5 mount using TMC5160 drivers (v1.5 by Watterott). So far, in the first testing phase I have managed to put together for testing
Hello I am planning on building a MaxESP3 version of OnStep for my SW EQ5 mount using TMC5160 drivers (v1.5 by Watterott). So far, in the first testing phase I have managed to put together for testing
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By Mircea Radutiu
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2nd owner Instein + my G11 ===> Anyone have software and config.h file for this setup? 4 messages
Hello, I know there is a vocal lack of interest in supporting Instein, and I understand why. But some of us require a readymade solution and I happen to be one of those people. I had the opportunity t
Hello, I know there is a vocal lack of interest in supporting Instein, and I understand why. But some of us require a readymade solution and I happen to be one of those people. I had the opportunity t
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By gabe
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SmartHandController; 1.3" OLED displays; Misadventures... 7 messages
Here is my version of the SHC, with some of the misadventures along the way. I purchased a 0.96" OLED, with was dead on arrival, probably, A 1.3" display with I2C V1.0 1315 printed on the back sort of
Here is my version of the SHC, with some of the misadventures along the way. I purchased a 0.96" OLED, with was dead on arrival, probably, A 1.3" display with I2C V1.0 1315 printed on the back sort of
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By James S. Albinson
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Timeouts on connection with latest master 2 messages
Hello everyone, Trying to get OnStep to work but I find myself beset by continous timeouts of the TTL to USB port. I would say in 5 sec. This both when flashing and running. I can log on to the web si
Hello everyone, Trying to get OnStep to work but I find myself beset by continous timeouts of the TTL to USB port. I would say in 5 sec. This both when flashing and running. I can log on to the web si
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By andrea tasselli
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DOITESP32 Devkit v1 4 messages
Hello, i try to flash this ESP32 but i find an error to compiled the code and is this: "clase hardwareserial" has no member name "swap". Has Somebody foud the solution of this? Thank you - Javier Flor
Hello, i try to flash this ESP32 but i find an error to compiled the code and is this: "clase hardwareserial" has no member name "swap". Has Somebody foud the solution of this? Thank you - Javier Flor
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By javierfloresmartin1992@...
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Onstep do not track after guide failing in phd2
I have met a bad thing that my onstep tracking will not work correctly after I fail to guide in phd2 These are my steps: Power the onstep and RA tracking Use phd2 to guide and fail or star lost The RA
I have met a bad thing that my onstep tracking will not work correctly after I fail to guide in phd2 These are my steps: Power the onstep and RA tracking Use phd2 to guide and fail or star lost The RA
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By kushim.hung.z@...
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BME280 & Adafruit_BME280.h 2 messages
Howard et al., In compiling the latest master (4.23?) I ended up with a compiler error where it was complaining about a missing adafruits_BME280.h as I set up the Config.h with said sensor (which is o
Howard et al., In compiling the latest master (4.23?) I ended up with a compiler error where it was complaining about a missing adafruits_BME280.h as I set up the Config.h with said sensor (which is o
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By andrea tasselli
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Tracking rate, guide rate, slew rates- clarification 2 messages
Am I correct that there are 3 "speed settings" Onstep uses?: 1. Tracking rate (Usually 1x) 2. Guide rate (manual movement, PHD corrections- adjustable, but seems to start up at 20x) 3. Slew rate (what
Am I correct that there are 3 "speed settings" Onstep uses?: 1. Tracking rate (Usually 1x) 2. Guide rate (manual movement, PHD corrections- adjustable, but seems to start up at 20x) 3. Slew rate (what
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By W Maxwell
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WTB: GT2 6mm width 142mm and 144mm length timing belts 5 messages
Hi all! I have two 140mm length timing belts for my LXD-75 EQ5 onstep build (special thanks to George Cushing!!). The RA drive shafts is 1/16th farther apart than the DEC drive shaft. The 140mm belt i
Hi all! I have two 140mm length timing belts for my LXD-75 EQ5 onstep build (special thanks to George Cushing!!). The RA drive shafts is 1/16th farther apart than the DEC drive shaft. The 140mm belt i
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By starg33kercj@...
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Connections- Skysafari via wifi android and PHD usb laptop 18 messages
Currently I am able to connect Onstep to the Onstep app and Skysafari via an android tablet. I have to disconnect from the android then plug in the Onstep usb which then turns off the tracking. I can
Currently I am able to connect Onstep to the Onstep app and Skysafari via an android tablet. I have to disconnect from the android then plug in the Onstep usb which then turns off the tracking. I can
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By W Maxwell
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Pier Side display Problem with SHC 6 messages
Hi, I have a problem with the display of the pier side on the SHC. After the start it is usually set to east and this is also displayed in the SHC. But if I send the command ":SX96,W#", the display sh
Hi, I have a problem with the display of the pier side on the SHC. After the start it is usually set to east and this is also displayed in the SHC. But if I send the command ":SX96,W#", the display sh
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By Thomas Westerhoff
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