The latest main branch OCS now runs on the ESP32 (using WiFi.) This requires using Arduino board manager ESP32 libraries version 1.0.4 and a target of 1MB program and 3MB spiff. The SPIFF part is

Also note that OCS version 3 is a tight fit for the Mega2560 and probably this Alpaca support requires a Teensy, likely it requires using a W5500 for Ethernet too.

To keep things organized I've created a topic here concerning work on the Observatory Control System version 3.

Note that the methods I used are only suitable for IP network connections, there is NO support for serial port ASCOM connections with Alpaca.

I sent the ASCOM driver link to you, again, I don't think you understand though... There are no OCS specific "ascom drivers" associated with this new work shown below, and NONE ARE NEEDED if running

Hello Howard Is latest version of ascom drivers compatible with release 2.3? If it is compatible, could you give me the link to download it?Thank you De: onstep-ocs@onstep.groups.io

All of these have the usual OCS website panels for control also (those additional Power panel options are for simulating roof close/open limit switches:)

And finally, the Dome/Shutter (roof:)

And ObservingConditions:

On Wed, Mar 30, 2022 at 01:11 PM, Howard Dutton wrote: And now, ASCOM Switch is also supported.

And now, ASCOM Switch is also supported.

Speaking of ASCOM drivers... I just added ASCOM ALPACA support for Safety and ObservingConditions to the latest OCS (Main Branch.) For ALPACA there are no additional drivers to install into ASCOM.

Newb here

Ok, found your registration... I emailed a link to a new set of drivers to correct this issue.

Email me your valid ASCOM driver registration information and I'd be happy to take a look at the issue.

Hi howard I am with this problem when I want to configure the ASCOM roll roof driver In SGP it works perfect, but in the ASCOM control panel and in NINA it doesn't let me configure it. What I can be

This weekend I finished installing most of the control functions for the new OCS3 hardware at the observatory. The thermostat inside heat, roll-off roof, and warm and observing room red and white LED

The OCS hardware is on EasyEDA, its still beta so hopefully it all works acceptably, AFAIK it does. The OCS doesn't use the OnStep ASCOM drivers. And unlike OnStep, the ASCOM drivers for the OCS are

Good Morning Howard, any idea when the Beta OCS Board and BOM will be ready to purchase and will this new OCS work with your ASCom driver. Just asking due it takes a while to get the parts, just

Hi Actually I have a doubt concerning the RevP. I’ll check the wiring, I suspect a cable problem, I’ll check that tomorrow. The other 2 sensors not working -the bmp180 : I’m using the bmp180