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Help - Unable to connect Zwo ASI 1600MM

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Doug, the solution to the issue is simpler than you think ;-) It's all about how the system works...

Astroberry Hotspot is automatically activated ONLY when no other connections are detected. It is a feature not a bug. This is a fallback connection in case you loose primary wire/wireless connection or you are in the field. This is also default wifi connection at the first boot.
As soon as you add another wifi connection and reboot, Astroberry Hotspot is disabled automatically. And this is the point where you thought something's wrong with your system. However, this means that everything is all right! No Astroberry Hotspot means the system is successfully connected to your home wifi network. This also means that you can access it by connecting your PC to your home network and point your browser to astroberry.local or VNC client to the astroberry.local :5900
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Hi,

Thanks for this information.

So there is basically a hierarchy, wired followed by wireless and if all else fails or if were out in the field then there is the good old hotspot to fall back on.

The problem I was having as a newbie was the fact that I could see the hotspot showing up in my networks when I first booted up my RPI and could click on it then connect to Astroberry via 10.42.0.1. Once in astroberry I set-up the wifi and it asked me to reboot which I did. When the reboot happened i could no longer see the hotspot in list of networks (i now know this to be correct as the RPI was picking up wireless network). However I did open IE and pointed the web to 10.42.0.1 but it did not open Astroberry and this is why I thought it had crashed etc.

I take it you see nothing but your own wireless details in networks when it connect to the wifi.

If using wifi do I need to point my internet to raspberrypi.local instead of 10.42.0.1.

The other thing I've noticed whilst messing with the wifi connection is the fact that each time I go into the wireless settings it is always asking for country code, is this correct.

Thanks

Doug
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If you use your wifi then you will need to find out what the IP address is of the raspberry pi. Usually you can login to the admin console of your router (which assigns IP addresses to all the devices in the network) to find this out.


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Replied by ouioui01 on topic Help - New to Astoberry


Or you could use astroberry.local (if you did not change the hostname)

Clear skies
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It is worth a try but I think it depends on the router if that works or not. Not all routers adopt the host name of the machines they provide DHCP addresses to. So if that doesn't work you'll need to go to the admin console of your router and look up the IP address assigned.


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Replied by Giles on topic Help - New to Astoberry

Just echoing what all the others have said, that's all good advice you got there - I hope you track down any issues - I think we have got you in a position where you can run INDI on the Astroberry Pi, and we all look forward to any results you might have!
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Hi,

Thanks very much for the reply, I forgot I've got an app on my phone from BT that gives me the IP addresses so its easy for me to see the RPI.

I think I have enough info to get going and now I need to learn Kstars & Ekos.

You have a similar set up to me, I have the ASI 1600 MM Cool, HEQ5 Pro (Belt Drive), Skywatcher ED80 and a Altai Astro GP cam for guiding. I bought the ASI 1600MM cool 2nd hand and have not really used it in anger, how do you find your camera. I see you have the Esprit, this is what I would like next.

Thanks again

Doug
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Replied by Giles on topic Help - New to Astoberry

I know you were not asking me, but,

The ASI1600MM is a great CMOS camera. I don't think you will be disappointed.

The Esprit 120 Pro is also on my wish-list - once we are over the current issues worldwide, and I can look at the bank balance with confidence, it's my next purchase (along with the necessary accessories).
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Hi,

I would just like to thank everyone for their help to-date on this one.

I am now starting to understand RPI & Astroberry. I'll set everything up and will proceed to attach one piece of equipment to the software at a time so I can ensure it is working properly before moving onto the next one.

Thanks again

Doug
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Thanks,

I've been using a modified DSLR for many years and took a punt on the ASI 1600MM, Starlight express filter wheel and filters. I think the camera itself will be a big learning curve as I'm use to doing 5 - 10 min subs when at a dark site and I understand you can use much shorter subs with this camera.

Doug
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Hi,

Just a quick question, when coming out of Astroberry do I use 'Shutdown' or 'Disconnect' or doesn't it matter.

Thanks

Doug
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Replied by Giles on topic Help - New to Astoberry

Shutdown to preserve your file-system integrity if powering off, disconnect if you are going to leave it turned on and connect to it later.
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