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PrimaluceLab Esatto Focuser connectivity
Posted: Thu May 12, 2022 1:51 am
by Mstraka606
Hi all. Just searched and found no topics including the Esatto focuser. I just acquired a new Esatto 4" for my scope. It is working via the focus manager software from PrimaluceLab. I've tried to get it working with Sharpcap 4, but so far it doesnt seem to be driving the focuser, despite reporting motion and stage location when I select ASCOM compatible focuser as the type. Any ideas/help would be appreciated.
Re: PrimaluceLab Esatto Focuser connectivity
Posted: Thu May 12, 2022 8:30 am
by admin
Hi,
all I can suggest is to check the setup/properties window for the ASCOM driver to see if there is anything that needs configuring. It may be that the ASCOM driver has separate settings to the main application, so things like step size, stepper motor force, COM port, etc might need adjusting.
cheers,
Robin
Re: PrimaluceLab Esatto Focuser connectivity
Posted: Fri May 13, 2022 8:10 pm
by Mstraka606
Thank you Robin
Re: PrimaluceLab Esatto Focuser connectivity
Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 11:28 pm
by Mstraka606
Robin just wanted you to know that the ASCOM driver needed an update. It’s working perfectly in SharpCap!
Thank you.
Re: PrimaluceLab Esatto Focuser connectivity
Posted: Wed May 18, 2022 1:54 pm
by admin
Hi,
good to hear that you have it sorted
cheers,
Robin
Re: PrimaluceLab Esatto Focuser connectivity
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 1:19 am
by Mstraka606
Robin I noticed and used for the first time, imaging automation. Very cool. I’m ordering the new Primalucelab Giotto flat field generator. Can you add support for this? Maybe it’s already there?
Re: PrimaluceLab Esatto Focuser connectivity
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 4:03 am
by Mstraka606
I’m guessing SC isn’t set up for devices like the Primalucelab Giotto. Sure would be awesome if it could be…the automation could then do lights, darks, flats all unattended.
Re: PrimaluceLab Esatto Focuser connectivity
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 12:46 pm
by admin
Hi,
not a device that I am familiar with, but I presume it will be using the ASCOM 'Cover Calibrator' device type, is that correct?
cheers,
Robin
Re: PrimaluceLab Esatto Focuser connectivity
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2022 6:11 pm
by Mstraka606
Understood Robin. I’ve asked the US distributor for answers.
One more question slightly off topic: 10 Michron mount
I just acquired the GM1000 and learned the ASCOM driver is available and works. I’d like to keep using SharpCap so I’d like to know if any reasons thr 10 Michron wouldn’t work or would work differently than the EQ6R within the SC environment?
Thank you.
Mike
Re: PrimaluceLab Esatto Focuser connectivity
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 12:29 pm
by admin
Hi Mike,
if there's an ASCOM driver then it *ought* to work. Unfortunately there are often quirks in these ASCOM drivers, so it is impossible to be sure without trying
Usually the basics are fine, but some mount drivers have interesting behaviour around things like synchronizing position or tracking rates. Some are just plain flaky too
Do let me know if you hear anything more about the calibrator.
cheers,
Robin