That's great Paul, thanks!
I will try to test it as soon as you put it on GitHub.
The OnFocus controller has proven its use under Windows in my remote observatory, so I prefer to use that.

Regards,
Albert

Just a few questions:
Are you using "Set Half Travel Position". Not really sure what it is supposed to do, and there are inconsistensies in the ASCOM driver with regards to the maximum position.

I haven't looked at the backlash setting yet. That seems to be implemented in the ASCOM driver, since there is no command for in firmware. Suppose after moving just need to apply the configured #of backlash steps?

Rgrds, Paul

No, I don't use "set half travel position" My focus point is around position 3000.
I just focused roughly by hand, the focus position counter was around 3000 then, after that I used autofocus. (FocusMax4 under Windows).
That starts from focus and then moves the focuser outward and inward and measures the diameter of the out of focus star image.
Only very little movement is needed.

And I don't use Backlash as well, I use a 200 step motor directly on the fine focus knob of my Crayford style focuser, assuming there would be no backlash that way, and that has always worked for me.
But you would just add the backlash steps to the number of steps when changing direction I guess.

Regards,
Albert

Paul

Super that you help use with this
I do not need backlash comp. as well. It looks like i have the same setup as Albert
When its available i can test it ,let me know.
i think i need short description how to install your build driver
Anyway iam very happy already, lot of kudos from my site

Chris

Just got Ekos working with my venerable SBIG ST10 and Hansastro focus motor (on the Nano that wouldn't work under Windows).
I was able to take images, use the filter wheel and move the focus motor!

It was easier than I expected, still a lot of settings to get used to!

Next test will be Pauls INDI driver for OnFocus!

Hi,

the driver is finished, and source code is on my github fork (github.com/paul-db/indi). Did a pull request to get it Indi, so just have to wait now I suppose to see if it gets accepted.

Regards,

Paul

Paul

super How is the process now, can i already test it. How to get it in my local installed Indi umbutunto server?



Chris

To be honest I have no clue. Followed the instruction on how to contribute to Indi, and the last paragrahp told to issue a pull request. That is what I did ....
What OS are you on?
Paul

Paul

I have umbuntu latest version.
Hopp some one of development team can help is in this

Chris

Hi,

For Ubuntu 18.04 (latest) I can supply the binary. Will make some instruction where you can get these and how to install. (No time tonight so hopefully tomorrow)

Regards,

Paul

Thanks, it's merged. Can you please provide documentation for the driver with screenshots so we can add it?