TFT Update
As memory usage is so tight this is proving to be somewhat of an issue.
I have removed the files. They are going to the V2 myfocuser site and will not support moonlite. That way should be able to be more stable and help reduce the firmware footprint.
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Hello Bob,
I'm building 2 more focusers for friends of mine but as I've bought the parts in bulk I intend to build a few more. Do you mind if I offer them to the guys in my facebook group: Amateur Astronomy - Telescope, Binocular and Imaging Forum?
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I think that your friends are lucky people to have a kind hearted soul that will help them out. I just hope that in the spirit of sharing you would not be charging for the focusers other than recovering for the parts/postage and maybe some in return such as beers or a bottle of wine or meal as a thank you from your friends for your labor?
Thanks for sharing the efforts, appreciate the feedback.
Robert
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10062015
myFocuser_v142.pdf
new documentation, covers all the new settings and features, menu options etc, changes to upcoming releases of firmware v142 and ascom drivers v142
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14-07-2015 Arduino Firmware update for all FULL versions - temperature probe fixes.
Also, use the latest ASCOM drivers uploaded yesterday.
Fixes issue with FocusMax application
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21082015 Split L298N into two folders, L298N_M for minimal and L298N_MT for minimal plus temperature probe. Added schematics, board layout and parts lists. Uploaded L298N_MT arduino firmware.
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26082015 Immediate release, new PDF, new Windows Application and Mini Windows Application. Please use control panel to remove old application before installing this version. Has significant improvements. Details in new PDF and changedlog files.
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28082015 Windows App and Mini App new versions. All code changes consolidated. Premove previous software using control panel before installing these versions. Much more robust and comprehensive logging.
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29082015 WindowsASCOMApp tester program critical update.
I am also making changes to the ASCOM drivers and will post the new versions in the next few days.
Note: BWOE
The recent changes have been/are to ensure that conformity exists across all software releases (mydcfocuser, myfocuser, myfocuser2) in the way that exception handling and logging is performed. Early releases left out some of the critical error handling (only a problem if nothing goes wrong) - and so these changes should make it much more resilient and recoverable in the unlikely event of some unexpected exception occurring. Am trying to cover most unlikely scenarios that in the majority of cases users will not experience, but if they do, it will be logged and the application/driver should be able to recover.
Please ensure you upgrade to all the new application/driver releases as they are made available - there is no support for prior releases.
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30082015 Arduino Firmware v145 for all FULL versions with temperature probe or MT versions. Fixes bug in repeated temperatuer conversion calls. Install new firmware
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30082015 Ok, if you had not taken notice of the changes, here is the desired course of action
Read the previous TWO update posts----- for your edification and background awareness
Download the latest pdf - there have been some significant additions over the last month and they are well documented now.
Update everything
Update to the latest version myFocuserWinApp, myFocuserMiniApp, ASCOM drivers, WinASCOMApp and if you are using a temperature probe (MT or F .ino code) then the v145 Arduino firmware. No need to update Arduino firmware for any of the M options (no temp probe). Rememeber to note down your focuser settings before upgrading. Preferred method is to uninstall previous version before installing new one (mandatory if you have not been updating regularly on each release).
You will probably notice little change but a lot of code is now different and much cleaner, better logging and better recovery in the unlikely event of an issue. So if something goes wrong, then we can find the problem fast, and in the majority of events, should be able to continue gracefully.
There are no further planned changes in the pipeline at this time. So the code should be in a stable state for some time (barring another brainwave or user request).
Report any bugs or odd behaviour direct to me please
Cheers
Robert
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15092015 New v147 firmware for all controllers with temperature probes. New windows application. New ASCOM drivers. New windows mini application. New ASCOM test windows application.
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TFT Update
As memory usage is so tight this is proving to be somewhat of an issue.
I have removed the files. They are going to the V2 myfocuser site and will not support moonlite. That way should be able to be more stable and help reduce the firmware footprint.
Hello Bob,
I'm building 2 more focusers for friends of mine but as I've bought the parts in bulk I intend to build a few more. Do you mind if I offer them to the guys in my facebook group: Amateur Astronomy - Telescope, Binocular and Imaging Forum?
I think that your friends are lucky people to have a kind hearted soul that will help them out. I just hope that in the spirit of sharing you would not be charging for the focusers other than recovering for the parts/postage and maybe some in return such as beers or a bottle of wine or meal as a thank you from your friends for your labor?
Thanks for sharing the efforts, appreciate the feedback.
Robert
28052015 Arduino Firmware v141 update all versions
05062015 New Windows Application uploaded
See changleog for details
09062015 myFocuserWin_1622.zip
Major changes to internals and bug fixes, recommended to upgrade
10062015
myFocuser_v142.pdf
new documentation, covers all the new settings and features, menu options etc, changes to upcoming releases of firmware v142 and ascom drivers v142
12/06/2015 New Updates
Documentation
myFocuser_143.pdf
Windows Application
myFocuserWin_1670.zip
ASCOM drivers
must uninstall old ascom driver first using Programs Features
myFocuserASCOMSetup143.exe
myFocuserASCOM1Setup143.exe
Arduino Firmware - Full Versions Only
Focuserv142_DRV8825_F.ino
Focuserv142_L293D_F.ino
Focuserv142_ULN2003_F.ino
Focuserv142ir_DRV8825_F.ino
Focuserv142re_DRV8825_F.ino
ChangeLogs
17062015
New Mini App and New ASCOM Drivers
Recommend upgrade ASCOM drivers (one bug fix and lots of other enhancements)
New firmware updates for Full versions with PB (ULN2003, DRV8825, L293D)
Fixed bug in PB code that was introduced in v1.34
23062015 New Document pdf and new mini app uploaded
02072015 New document pdf and new Focuser application - up to 4 focuser preset positions can be saved and used in GOTO moves.
08072015 Bluetooth wireless adapter option added - files uploaded into Bluetooth folder
14-07-2015 Arduino Firmware update for all FULL versions - temperature probe fixes.
Also, use the latest ASCOM drivers uploaded yesterday.
Fixes issue with FocusMax application
01082015 New Windows application
08082015 New pdf document uploaded
21082015 Split L298N into two folders, L298N_M for minimal and L298N_MT for minimal plus temperature probe. Added schematics, board layout and parts lists. Uploaded L298N_MT arduino firmware.
26082015 Immediate release, new PDF, new Windows Application and Mini Windows Application. Please use control panel to remove old application before installing this version. Has significant improvements. Details in new PDF and changedlog files.
28082015 Windows App and Mini App new versions. All code changes consolidated. Premove previous software using control panel before installing these versions. Much more robust and comprehensive logging.
29082015 WindowsASCOMApp tester program critical update.
I am also making changes to the ASCOM drivers and will post the new versions in the next few days.
Note: BWOE
The recent changes have been/are to ensure that conformity exists across all software releases (mydcfocuser, myfocuser, myfocuser2) in the way that exception handling and logging is performed. Early releases left out some of the critical error handling (only a problem if nothing goes wrong) - and so these changes should make it much more resilient and recoverable in the unlikely event of some unexpected exception occurring. Am trying to cover most unlikely scenarios that in the majority of cases users will not experience, but if they do, it will be logged and the application/driver should be able to recover.
Please ensure you upgrade to all the new application/driver releases as they are made available - there is no support for prior releases.
30082015 Arduino Firmware v145 for all FULL versions with temperature probe or MT versions. Fixes bug in repeated temperatuer conversion calls. Install new firmware
30082015 30082015 New ASCOM drivers, new Windows Applications, update asap
30082015 Ok, if you had not taken notice of the changes, here is the desired course of action
Read the previous TWO update posts----- for your edification and background awareness
Download the latest pdf - there have been some significant additions over the last month and they are well documented now.
Update everything
Update to the latest version myFocuserWinApp, myFocuserMiniApp, ASCOM drivers, WinASCOMApp and if you are using a temperature probe (MT or F .ino code) then the v145 Arduino firmware. No need to update Arduino firmware for any of the M options (no temp probe). Rememeber to note down your focuser settings before upgrading. Preferred method is to uninstall previous version before installing new one (mandatory if you have not been updating regularly on each release).
You will probably notice little change but a lot of code is now different and much cleaner, better logging and better recovery in the unlikely event of an issue. So if something goes wrong, then we can find the problem fast, and in the majority of events, should be able to continue gracefully.
There are no further planned changes in the pipeline at this time. So the code should be in a stable state for some time (barring another brainwave or user request).
Report any bugs or odd behaviour direct to me please
Cheers
Robert
07092015 Documentation now consists of 2 PDFS, Part1 and Part2. A lot of changes. Please download new pdfs
15092015 New v147 firmware for all controllers with temperature probes. New windows application. New ASCOM drivers. New windows mini application. New ASCOM test windows application.