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70 steps in CFZ is way too high and you will struggle using auto focus runs in NINA As pointed out in the focuser basics PDF (required reading) it has to be around 10. I dont think the 28byj is up to it for an ED80. I have tried it. I ended up with this: On the CF ED80 F6, I had I was using a PG5 NEMA planetary geared motor set to 1/2 steps giving me 9 steps in CFZ. Regards
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PB steps is for use with the push buttons only. The 28BYJ motors only have a fraction of the torque that a nema motor has, and much less of that again when compared to a nema planetary geared motor. Even after any mod or 12V it still is a fraction of power compared to what one can get out of a NEMA The delay setting only controls speed, not torque, In one of the videos I showed the used of a small geared motor 5V, gearbox of 1:298 from memory GM12-15BY which is much more powerful than 28byj motors....
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I have not had time recently to progress the switch driver, but most of it and the test application are progressing slowly. Apologies, it is not forgotten, it is just that I am heavily involved in getting another projects update finished. Some updates are quick, but some take months. Regards Robert
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what is firmware 337a? The focuser I see from the log that it is DRV8825HW203_FRE So the firmware foldername in the firmware zip file would be myFP2_DRV8825HW203_338 I found v338 zip file on the sourceforge site, https://sourceforge.net/projects/arduinoascomfocuserpro2diy/files/ARDUINO%20FIRMWARE/myFP2_Firmware_338.zip/download So first thing to do is use firmware 338. I see from the windows log you are using ver 2513 Windows app from the log 2024-10-25 9:33:18 AM: Read_position START 2024-10-25...
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Hu Yes, that will do, 30 pins yes esp32 wroom-32 There are also these. which show to me cheaper https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-esp32-dev-module-30p.html NZ1.68 free shipping Type ESP32-WROOM-32U or ESP32 30PIN https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007464751915.html Type 30P CH340C TYPE-C If you are not using a PCB from the site, then these may be of use to connect wires https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007464906653.html https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007058361733.html https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007055315492.html...
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The RTC shift using the DS3231 module is very small. One is talking a few seconds a week. The code supports the Local Date Time Source option Just a matter of setting the source to GPS.
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Hi I attach the Discussion board picture On the menu Summary Files Reviews Support Discussion Admin You can click Discussion Then you can Search all messages for things you might want to check, But, you did do the right thing by posting a message to the Discussion board asking for help as well as providing a log file, most appreciated Regards Robert
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Hi TTGO T-Display 1.1 that I have in my possession. That is because that display is NOT supported in mySQM+. In file config.h it specifies either a TEXT 128x64 or a Graphics display 128x64. What is the target CPU set to? The only supported ESP32 chips are in the PDF. Not all esp32 chips are the same. For example the Cx series only has 1 core and minimal timers. You can only use either the 30pin ESP32 Dev Module or the R3 WEMOS ESP32 CH340G solderless board. C2/C3/S2/S3 etc chips are not supported...
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hang on a sec, as I wrote above re LilyGo motor driver Would require firmware rewrite for use as rotator project) This rotator project has been written to run on an Arduino Nano. There is no support at present for any esp32 chips. That may happen at sometime but it is still a long way off even if that happens, It would be a significant amount of work to fully implement. At present the LilyGo its supported by the myFP2ESP32 focuser project only. Apologies if I had spelled that out, Regards Robert
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Hi Dave massive apology, only just found this today. No, does not. If required it can do. But the starting point would be some rules about what should be safe/unsafe eg Rule 1: If cloud percent > 50% AND Lux < 1000 then condition = unsafe And then apply these on a rules tab in the driver. I would need to reply on the help of others to comment and derive the required rules. Regards Robert
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:-) Please send an email to either my gmail or yahoo mail accounts, the first test is find the address in what I have provided on this site. And then we will see what can be done, Regards Robert
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Yes I know, and I was trying to say that please send me an email. Aplogies for the first part
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:-) please do NOT send me a PM as I do not answer them here. Please send an email to either my gmail or yahoo mail accounts, the first test is find the address in what I have provided on this site. And then we will see what can be done, Regards Robert
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Hi Marco I looked at that but it seems to be costly when compared to others, and I have found its much harder to port firmware designed for certain architecture types. When one goes down that path, there are a lot of obstacles and challenges due to differences in internal changes like timers, not to mention the use of 3rd party libraries and drivers not working on those chips. There are smaller options available, Such as Nano SuperMini (should run with minor rotator firmware changes and would require...
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Hi Carlos When you say write limit, do you mean number of firmware changes? Every time you program the device that counts as 1 Everytime you write a setting (or multiple settings at once) that counts as 1 In earlier firmware versions there was counter implemented in firmware that kept track of the number of writes. Some Internet links will say 100,000. Some state 10,000. Some say different values for Flash (where the program is stored) and EPROM (where settings are stored). The chip used in the controller...
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16-Oct-2-24 New User Guide PDF 24-10 https://sourceforge.net/projects/arduino-myrotator/files/Documentation/myRotator-User-Guide-24-10.pdf/download Regards Robert
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Hi Carlos Important settings are saved in permanent storage. At boot time, these settings are read from permanent storage into a memory based area. ( load_settings() in myRotator_2024_xx.ino ) When you change a setting, the setting is changed in the memory based area, and a timer interval in seconds starts counting, 1.. 2.. 3 etc When the count reaches 30s (this can be changed) the changed value is copied from the memory area into permanent storage. The permanent storage has a limited number of "writes"...
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16-Oct-2024 New Windows application, 2_4_0_8 Add settings menu Save EEPROM Reboot Controller (there is a reboot btn on Connect pg) https://sourceforge.net/projects/arduino-myrotator/files/Windows%20App/myRotator_2_4_0_8.zip/download Regards Robert
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there is a fix coming in firmware rev 140 regards Robert
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11-Oct-2024 Firmware Update 338 Important Bug Fix Before installing v338, you must run ClearEEPROM in the tests folder first for myFP2 Boards/Controllers https://sourceforge.net/projects/arduinoascomfocuserpro2diy/files/ARDUINO%20FIRMWARE/myFP2_Firmware_338.zip/download for myFP2M boards/Controllers ONLY https://sourceforge.net/projects/arduinoascomfocuserpro2diy/files/myFocuserPro2M/Arduino%20Firmware%20for%20myFP2M%20Prebuilt%20Controllers%20Only/myFP2M-Firmware-338.zip/download Bug fix is NOT...
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Hi Andreas But the "value" remains true even if the magnet is gone or I move to a new angle. Curious? How did you discover that? It certainly explains a lot. Which sensor do you have? Is it a module or just the sensor? The module has a small blue pot and two leds I think. The module adjusts for sensitivity. Once led turns on when magnet is detected you need to move away and make sure the led turns off. If led still is on, turn pot to adjust so that led turns off when not on the magnet If you have...
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Hi Andreas But the "value" remains true even if the magnet is gone or I move to a new angle. Curious? How did you discover that? It certainly explains a lot. Which sensor do you have? Is it a module or just the sensor? The module has a small blue pot and two leds I think. The module adjusts for sensitivity. Once led turns on when magnet is detected you need to move away and make sure the led turns off. If led still is on, turn pot to adjust so that led turns off when not on the magnet If you have...
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Andreas I dont think that you need to build another one. At present we have the rotator going much more than it is not. I attach a new Windows application. I have tried this with the latest firmware you used, 2024-11. I have not tried this new windows app on the 2024-09 firmware, I had inssues installing 2024-07 Windows app. I had to remove 2024-05 first. To install this 1. Open control panel, find the myRotator application and Uninstall it. 2. Once it has been removed, Unzip the attached file Run...
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Hi Andreas I really thought I had it beat with that one, after passing the tests here. I can see same issue in your log. Back to the drawing board. I am optimistic that I will figure it out Regards Robert
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I took a look at this today. So I have fleshed this out and depending on time, should not take too long
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Hi Andreas I have made changes based on the log file you sent me. When you have time, please try 2024_11 attached, Regards Robert
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Hi Joël Thanks for the suggestions, I am always open to anything that improves the code and makes things better. As I think I explained a number of times, the tmc code was not written soly by me and involved others, though I did have some input into it, it was more like a joint effort. I could not test the tmc code because I do not have any tmc modules. I seem to remember a lot of discussion in the beta team whould helped-tested the code for tmc.I am extermely greatful to the help given by Paul and...
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Hi Joël Thanks for the suggestions, I am always open to anything that improves the code and makes things better. As I think I explained a number of times, the tmc code was not written soly by me and involved others, though I did have some input into it, it was more like a joint effort. I could not test the tmc code because I do not have any tmc modules. I seem to remember a lot of discussion in the beta team whould helped-tested the code for tmc.I am extermely greatful to the help given by Paul and...
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I have made the changes based on the log file you sent me. When you have time, please try 2024_11 attached, Regards Robert
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Hi the Voyager and OC hub has NOT been tested or supported, and you will find that it really appears nowhere in the documentation etc. The native ASCOM OC driver that is provided works with NINA, but I am not sure where to start with your issue. Never used Voyager (and know nothing about it) and its safe to say I never will, That is not any opinion re Voyager rather my personal situation, I just cannot deal with all other sorts of complexities. Thanks for posting the logs and I will go throught them...
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Hi Marco I dont think it would be a problem with the configuration or drivers. Are you running this through a hub? It has never been tested by me as I dont use them. It appears that the hub does not work (the NINA log is full of OSC Hub error messages. Is there a reason why you are using a hub? The logs were not that helpful, An error occurred after about 10m, during that time little if anything was written to the Nina log. Before that and after that there are heaps of errors. But there is no obvious...
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Not at the moment. Would need to write an ASCOM Switch driver to do that. Regards Robert
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Hi Marco Probably, but I am not sure how long it would take me to start as there are heaps of other fixes/updates awaiting on other projects. Regards Robert
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thanks the log was very helpful, gave me a good idea of what is happening for your rotator. Looks like I will need to make some major changes to the code. Regards Robert
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02-Sep-2024 New v317 User Guide PDF https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/Documentation/myFP2ESP32-User-Guide-317.pdf/download
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There are additional fixes in other files. hpsw.html add tmc interpolation display.html add display brightness controller_data.cpp (.h) reorganized data order for cntlr_config.jsn // TMC 2225-2209 DRIVER CHIPS bool get_tmcinterpolation_state(void); void set_tmcinterpolation_state(bool); driver_board.cpp (.h) changes to some debug statements changes to init_tmc2209 changes to init_tmc2225 add method void DRIVER_BOARD::setinterpolation(bool) management server.cpp void MANAGEMENT_SERVER::get_motor(void)...
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01-Sept-2024 Firmware update 317 https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/Firmware/myfp2esp32_317.zip/download ------------------------------------------------- 317 01-Oct-2024 ------------------------------------------------- Fix for errors in INDI and Android application Fix for hpsw enable not initialising hpsw Fix for TMC Interpolation state not changing Fix for TMC Interpolation state setting tcdirection Windows app update 3.0.1.1 https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/Windows%20Application/myFP2ESP32W_3_0_1_1.zip/download...
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01-Sept-2024 Firmware update 317 https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/Firmware/myfp2esp32_317.zip/download ------------------------------------------------- 317 01-Oct-2024 ------------------------------------------------- Fix for errors in INDI and Android application Fix for hpsw enable not initialising hpsw Fix for TMC Interpolation state not changing Fix for TMC Interpolation state setting tcdirection Fix for hpsw enable not initialising hpsw Windows app update 3.0.1.1 https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/Windows%20Application/myFP2ESP32W_3_0_1_1.zip/download...
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If you can give me the app log when trying 2024-10 that would help. I am not seeing that on my rotator Regards Robert
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I am posting a fix tommorrow, Would mot suggest doing that at present because that may break other things. I have to make sure that the changes have to work with a whole heap of other apps
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I am posting a fix tommorrow
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Yes, I am looking at the andoid app now and can see what-where this happened. The code changes for myFP2ESP32 have ending up stuffing INDI and the Android App, I am reviewing those changes in myFP2ESP32 with regard to both INDI and Android and will post a revised update probably tommorrow my time, Regards Robert
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Hi That stepper motor is unipolar and has 5 wires. The Sheild works with both bipolar and unipolar motors. See attached wiring for RB37-52 Note that this motor has a lot less torque than the recommended motors RB37 150g-cm or 0.014709975 N-m PG27 is 0.22 N-m, and when converted to g-cm is 2243.37 g-cm using the calculator at https://www.convertunits.com/from/g-cm/to/N-m and link for PG27 is https://www.omc-stepperonline.com/nema-17-stepper-bipolar-l-33mm-w-gear-ratio-27-1-small-planetary-gearbox-17hs13-0404s-cg27...
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The OC driver was tested against Conform U and I posted the Conform test logs, https://sourceforge.net/projects/mysqmproesp32/files/APPLICATIONS/ASCOM%20Observing%20Conditions/Conform%201745.41839.txt/download Regards Robert
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I thought you were using an ULN2003 board? I dont think it matters, just set the DRVBRD to what you are using. regards R
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Hi Dave To be honest, I had not been testing this app for sometime. With the ESP32 running a Web Server etc this basically made the app obsolete and it has not been updated since 27 June 2022. Thats also when I stopped using Android Studio. The first thing is check the Setup has the correct IP of the Controller and Port is the same as the TCPIP Server. You can open a web browder and access the Servers page of the Management Server to check this. Make sure the TCPIP Server is enabled and its status...
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Hi Dave To be honest, I had not been testing this app for sometime. With the ESP32 running a Web Server etc this basically made the app obsolete and it has not been updated since I will look at and ley ypou know.
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Ok, had a look at the logs I can only talk about the latest version of mySQM+ 139-03 Some revisons ago the tcpip server moved from port 2121 to 2020 which is now the default The logs reveal that a connection cannot be made at that address and that port number, 16:02:24.734 Connected 192.168.1.60 16:02:24.734 Connected Port 16:02:24.734 Connected 2121 <<<< should be 2020 Is 192.168.1.60 the address of the controller? Open a web broswer and enter the ip address and the port of the Management Server...
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Ok, had a look at the logs I can only talk about the latest version of mySQM+ 139-05 Some revisons ago the tcpip server moved from port 2121 to 2020 which is now the default The logs reveal that a connection cannot be made at that address and that port number, 16:02:24.734 Connected 192.168.1.60 16:02:24.734 Connected Port 16:02:24.734 Connected 2121 <<<< should be 2020 Is 192.168.1.60 the address of the controller? Open a web broswer and enter the ip address and the port of the Management Server...
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Hi the Voyager and OC hub has been tested or supported, and you will find that it really appears nowhere in the documentation etc. The native ASCOM OC driver that is provided works with NINA, but I am not sure where to start with your issue. Never used Voyager (and know nothing about it) and its safe to say I never will, That is not any opinion re Voyager rather my personal situation, I just cannot deal with all other sorts of complexities. Thanks for posting the logs and I will go throught them...
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Hi Paul Sorry about that, Regards Robert
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Hi Andreas Attached is a ULN2003 rotator firmware update in response to your issue. Can you please try it for me? Regards Robert
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Hi Andreas Attached is a ULN2003 rotator update in response to your issue. Can you please try it for me? Regards Robert
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Some thoughts on mlx90614 The datasheet has some info *An optical filter (long-wave pass) that cuts off the visible and near infra-red radiant flux is integrated in the package to provide ambient and sunlight immunity. The wavelength pass band of this optical filter is from 5.5 till 14µm (except for xCH and xCI type of devices which incorporate uncoated silicon lens). * I have added this to my own notes on the subject, txt file attached Regards
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Hi Paul Thanks for the Q. I will probably go overboard with this reply, because it presents me with an opportunity to write down my thoughts and opinions, as usual, take everything with a dose of salt. My answer about which to use when using half steps is at the end of this message. Stepmode relates to the number of steps the motor will move over a defined measurement, like 1 revolution. This is relatively unimportant. What is more important is what the distance of the focuser will move when when...
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my maths gets worse as my age increases. a bit like the inverse square rule that applies to satellites and signal strength vs distance. Or I can just blame it on the MS calculator that I used.
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Hi Paul Find attached a bug fix for you to try, this will be part of the next update 337
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Hi Paul I have just taken a look and think I have identified an error. Let me work on it and then post a fix for you to try Regards Robert
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Hi Paul Thanks for the Q. I will probably go overboard with this reply, because it presents me with an opportunity to write down my thoughts and opinions, as usual, take everything with a dose of salt. My answer about which to use when using half steps is at the end of this message. Stepmode relates to the number of steps the motor will move over a defined measurement, like 1 revolution. This is relatively unimportant. What is more important is what the distance of the focuser will move when when...
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Hi Paul Thanks for the Q. I will probably go overboard with this reply, because it presents me with an opportunity to write down my thoughts and opinions, as usual, take everything with a dose of salt. My answer about which to use when using half steps is at the end of this message. Stepmode relates to the number of steps the motor will move over a defined measurement, like 1 revolution. This is relatively unimportant. What is more important is what the distance of the focuser will move when when...
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Hi Dave Which connection did you use? Assuming you are using a PCB? J8 has 3.3V The sensor itself is rated as The sensor provides both SPI and I²C interfaces and can be supplied using 1.71 to 3.6 V for the sensor supply VDD and 1.2 to 3.6 V for the interface supply VDDIO. So using 5V to power the sensor is not the best idea. Some modules allow the use of 5V but some do not. Also make sure that it it not a BME280P sensor as this has issues. Eg it does not measure humidity. Make sure that C6 and C5...
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Hi Fantino A nice addition, thanks for sharing it with us. Regards Rpbert
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There is a rule, perhaps unwritten, and it is Latest Windows app works with latest firmware. Using older firmware with latest app will mean some things will hang This is because new features get added and old features get replaced So a new winds app is lookin for those new things and it cannot find them so it times out. New firmware should not be used with Old windows app. Again, the old app will look for something that may have been changed or deleted in the new firmware and again, timeouts and...
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What you can do is the following Start Arduino IDE. Does not matter what file is loaded. Connect controller via USB Open Serial port, set speed to 9600. (assuming stepper motor not connected) All commands start with colon amd end with # First change maxsteps to a large value In comms protocol pdf the command to do this 07 Type the command :0725000# press enter to check use this command :08# which show reply with M25000# next set focuser position without moving the motor, to 20000 :3120000# and to...
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What you can do is the following Start Arduino IDE. Does not matter what file is loaded. Connect controller via USB Open Serial port, set speed to 9600. (assuming stepper motor not connected) All commands start with colon amd end with # First change maxsteps to a large value In comms protocol pdf the command to do this 07 Type the command :0725000# press enter to check use this command :08# which show reply with M25000# next set focuser position without moving the motor, to 20000 :3120000# and to...
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Thanks, will look forward to seeing the changes-improvements Robert
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Hi Andreas Thanks for testing though. I really thought some progress has been made. I will put this back into the TODO queue. Regards Robert
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to change hostname in the .ino file under // FOCUSER SETTINGS in .ino about line 410? add this line String hostname = "Daves nyFP2ESP32"; Next setup() Find this line WiFi.mode(WIFI_STA); Insert this line WiFi.setHostname(hostname); BEFORE the wifi.mode, so it looks like WiFi.setHostname(hostname); WiFi.mode(WIFI_STA); Then recompile and upload more info found here https://randomnerdtutorials.com/esp32-set-custom-hostname-arduino/
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to change hostname in the .ino file under // FOCUSER SETTINGS in .ino about line 410? add this line String hostname = "Daves nyFP2ESP32"; Next setup() Find these lines // attempt to connect to user's wifi WiFi.begin(mySSID, myPASSWORD); Insert this line WiFi.setHostname(hostname); BEFORE the wifi.begin, so it looks like WiFi.setHostname(hostname); // attempt to connect to user's wifi WiFi.begin(mySSID, myPASSWORD); Then recompile and upload more info found here https://randomnerdtutorials.com/es...
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to change hostname in the .ino file under // FOCUSER SETTINGS in .ino about line 410? add this line String hostname = "Daves nyFP2ESP32"; Next setup() Find these lines // attempt to connect to user's wifi WiFi.begin(mySSID, myPASSWORD); Insert this line WiFi.setHostname(hostname); BEFORE the wifi.begin, so it looks like WiFi.setHostname(hostname); // attempt to connect to user's wifi WiFi.begin(mySSID, myPASSWORD); Then recompile and upload
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Not sure what you mean by hostname? A bit more specific? is it on a web page or boot log or what?
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20-Sept-2024 Firmware Update 316 for myFP2ESP32 https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/Firmware/myfp2esp32-firmware-316.zip/download ------------------------------------------------- 316 20-Sep-2024 ------------------------------------------------- Fix Compile error in driver_board.cpp (TMC chips) Fix for wrong states STATE_OFF and STATE_ON Fix for error in Display TEXT Fix for TMC chips setting stepmode directly (Eric H) tcpip_server.cpp driver_board.cpp Regards Robert
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20-Sep-2024 Firmware 2024-09 DONE 2024_09 19-Sept-2024 (Andreas E, Jean D, Brendan T, Philippe) Fix error in move HOME when hpsw is enabled - When HS is enabled it just takes 1 step to home then stops https://sourceforge.net/projects/arduino-myrotator/files/Firmware/myRotator_Firmware-2024-09.zip/download
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To all above I am posting a new version which address a HOME using HPSW error. Regards Robert
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Thanks Andreas I will take a look today and later my time today, look at posting the fix. regards Robert
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Hi Andreas Apologies at the lateness of the reply. Attached are a number of files, firmware 2024-08 some pngs The is a test firmware, thus has a number of serial print statements in it,. This test firmware CANNOT be used with Windows App, ASCOM App, Sharpcap or anything like that, so please do not try. Download the attached files. Your rotator must be connected to the scope, and you must have the home sensor fitted and wired to the controller, and the magnet in place. Extract the firmware file 2024-08...
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Hi Andreas Apologies at the lateness of the reply. Attached are a number of files, firmware 2024-08 some pngs The is a test firmware, thus has a number of serial print statements in it,. This test firmware CANNOT be used with Windows App, ASCOM App, Sharpcap or anything like that, so please do not try. Download the attached files. Your rotator must be connected to the scope, and you must have the home sensor fitted and wired to the controller, and the magnet in place. Extract the firmware file 2024-08...
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Hi Apologies at the lateness of the reply. Attached are a number of files, the firmware 2024-08 some pngs The is a test firmware, thus has a number of serial print statements in it,. This test firmware CANNOT be used with Windows App, ASCOM App, Sharpcap or anything like that, so please do not try. Download the attached files. Your rotator mus be connected to the scope, and you must have the home sensor fitted and wired to the controller, anf the magnet in place. Extract the firmware file 2024-08...
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15 Sept 2024 Pleased to announce that firmware update of myFP2ESP32 v315 is scheduled for release shortly. All previous versions of firmware are now deprecated (and thus not supported). I have updated the pdf manual today, as well as a few notes. https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/Documentation/myFP2ESP32-User-Guide-315.pdf/download With this new firmware there are significant enhancements, fixes and new features. The Alpaca Server and DuckDNS have been given special attention,...
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15 Sept 2024 Pleased to announce that firmware update of myFP2ESP32 v315 is scheduled for release shortly. All previous versions of firmware are now deprectaed (and thus not supported). I have updated the pdf manual today, as well as a few notes. https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/Documentation/myFP2ESP32-User-Guide-315.pdf/download With this new firmware there are significant enhancements, fixes and new features. The Alpaca Sever and DuckDNS have been given special attention,...
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I have used the small pcb type rain sensor, it is 5cm x 4.5 cm, Looking at the usage when it is rain and also snow. it would be nice if it was heated., I thought recently about using a silicone based heat pad. I have found some, running of 5V and heat output of 0.4W So it can be powered from the same 5V that goes to thhe sensor board of the rain sensor. The size is 5cm x 5cm, and it should be easy enough to design a 3d printed holder for the heatpar underneath, then the PCB on top, Link https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003355957797.html...
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A Forum for rain sensors
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Hi Miguel I had a spare 5m today, working on myFP2ESP32 update, so during a coffee break I looked at the wind direction issue you had asked above. Yes, it is a little clumsy, and in some places its using without offset and other places with offset. I have recoded this to always use offset - its simple that if you dont use an offset then offset should have a value of 0. Actually the change makes code elsewhere cleaner. So from now on, the variable winddirection always has the offset applied. Now I...
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that would be the windows app log file. +firmware version, +type of windspeed sensor
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I know the back and forth is hard, but, can you please zip that firmware you used and post here, Thanks
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Hi For some reason, if I want to change the TCP/IP port, changes don't take effect and return back to standard configuration (2020) What is the method you are using to change the TCP/IP port 1. Stop TCPIP Server 2. Change port number 3. Click SAVE to update immediately 4. Start TCPIP Server Is the webpage reporting the wind direction with the offset accounted for? See the image attached, on my side it seems that the offset isn't taken into consideration. I did check and correct wind direction is...
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Hi Jacques You did not say what versions you are using (firmware, ascom driver, Nina etc) the latest ascom driver is 305 which included fixes for some NINA issues https://sourceforge.net/projects/arduinoascomfocuserpro2diy/files/ASCOM%20DRIVERS/1st%20Driver/myFP2ASCOMSetup305.exe/download Can you please try this first. Remove your current drivers you have using Control Panel Next use explorer to go to folder C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\ASCOM\Focuser and in there delete any folder for myFP2...
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Hi Andreas The stepper make one tick, not more. That would seem to indicate that the sensor might be picking up noise or a false signal or the magant strength is large. Just curious. You said the it takes like 1 step and stops. When home sensor is enabled. Does that occur at all the rotator angles. For instance at angle 90 does it do the same, and at angle 220 is the same? And what sensor are you using with the magnet, picture would help me. I will be looking at this again. The reason I have not...
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Yes you did but I did not see that, apologies, and yes I did not look at the picture, my aplogies again. Looking at the L298N driver board There are 3 shunt jumpers Enable A Enable B Enable 5V Please check that the shunt jumpers are in place on the l298n. I have double checked this on my own controller with L298N Regards Robert You might try the test program l298N in the folder Text Examples, to see if the motor turns both ways? Regards Robert
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Hi Luca I cant give any help on the use of GT2560. Also, a 3D printer motor is unlikely to be suitable for use in this project. 3D print motors tend to draw much higher current loads that the recommended steppers. regards Robert
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Hi I tried adjusting the motor speed but it is worse than the default offered. I also tried using half steps but no, that doesn't solve the problem.> Use microstepping wont change direction, or motor speed. So we do not need to look at that. When I try to move the motor from the /move page (or with the windows application) it moves well, let's say, clock wise direction, by 500 steps. But when I try to move it to -500 steps it should move anti clock wise but it won't : it's always spinning the same...
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04-Sep-2024 New ASCOM Drivers v304 Reverted to a simple ASCOM driver. The ASCOM driver is the first driver. The ASCOM1 driver is a secondary ASCOM driver to drive a 2nd Focuser. Each has their own Conform Test (Version 3.1.0 (Build 31181.cb32ac3) result files. https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/ASCOM%20Drivers/ Folder myFP2ESP32 ASCOMDRIVER Main ASCOM Driver Folder myFP2ESP32 ASCOMDRIVER1 Secondary Driver1 for a 2nd Focuser Regards Robert
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04-Sep-2024 New ASCOM Drivers v304 Reverted to a simple ASCOM driver. The ASCOM driver is the first driver. The ASCOM1 driver is a secondary ASCOM driver to drive a 2nd Focuser. Each has their own Conform Test (Version 3.1.0 (Build 31181.cb32ac3) result files. https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/ASCOM%20Drivers/ Folder myFP2ESP32 ASCOMDRIVER Main ASCOM Driver ** Folder myFP2ESP32 ASCOMDRIVER1** Secondary Driver1 for a 2nd Focuser Regards Robert
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Hi Dave Not sure if the question was for me. If is was not, please ignore. The two files I posted above was the fix for irremote in v312. 314 is not ready yet, and I cant post those files so what I did was apply the IRRemote fix to the v312 by posting the .ino and controller_config.h files. Regards Robert
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Hi The mistake is mine. really. It is.\ Attached is a replacement file for myrotator_comms.cpp I forget to strip out all the debugging statements that I put in when resolving other issues. Those debug statements write to the serial port, so the windows app, and ascom, that talk to the serial port received data that made no sense. Apologies, let me know it the problems go away (or not) Regards Robert
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Hi The mistake is mine. really. It is.\ Attached is a replacement file for myrotator_comms.cpp I forget to strip out all the debugging statements that I put in when resolving other issues. Those debug statements write to the serial port, so the windows app, and ascom, that talk to the serial port received data that made no sense. Apologies, let me know it the problems go away (or not) Regards Robert
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Hi IRRemote is busted on Arduino ESP32 Core 3.x.x It does work on core 2.0.16 But seems to be broken in firmware v312 The latest firmware 314-10 has a fix for IRRemote The changes I just copied into the attached 312 .ino code Replace controller_config.h Replace myfp2esp32_311-02.ino DELETE files ir_remote.cpp ir_remote.h then you should be able to recompile. I do not have an LGTM board so I have no idea there, I have the esp32 dev module. Within the IR code library, myfp2eIRremoteESP8266, which i...
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but not always in the same direction! is a tell tale sign that 1: the board wiring to the stepper is wrong. 2: the direction pin has an issue An incorrect wiring will cause "shudder", which also has an issue with motor moving in one direction/ And that is why 1000 is also an issue - it should change when the stepper is moving correctly I would look at the schematic for the stepper motor NEMA14 - it should tell you what the stepper wires are in color code, and which below to which coil. Its probable...
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