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INDI Library v2.0.6 is Released (02 Feb 2024)

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Microtouch/Feathertouch Focus Controller Driver?

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I too have a starlight/starizona microtouch focusing system (wired)
that I am trying to control with INDI
and I too tried the FocusLynx driver wo success

Did someone progress on this topic ??

THx
Franco
7 years 11 months ago #7636

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I just posted a reply to this thread, and it seemed to disappear. If it seems like I have double posted, apologies!

I have verified the port, and obtained the logs. Note that INDI appears to connect, but fails the first communication attempt. The relevant part is:

INFO 112.388295 sec : [FocusLynx F1] Debug is enabled.
INFO 117.876577 sec : [FocusLynx F1] Device: FocusLynx F1
INFO 117.876686 sec : [FocusLynx F1] Focuser model set. Please connect now...
DEBUG 117.876707 sec : [FocusLynx F1] Relative focuser detected.
INFO 118.996372 sec : [FocusLynx F1] Device: FocusLynx F1
INFO 118.996481 sec : [FocusLynx F1] Focuser model set. Please connect now...
DEBUG 118.996501 sec : [FocusLynx F1] Relative focuser detected.
INFO 124.619581 sec : [FocusLynx F1] Device: FocusLynx F1
DEBUG 124.647836 sec : [FocusLynx F1] CMD (<F1HELLO>)
ERROR 126.648818 sec : [FocusLynx F1] TTY error: Timeout error
INFO 126.648917 sec : [FocusLynx F1] Error retreiving data from FocusLynx, please ensure FocusLynx controller is powered and the port is correct.
7 years 11 months ago #7655

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I got an official response form Starizona, so we'll try to work form there. You might need to patch the kernel though for the time being.

Riprock99, can you post the output of <strong>lsusb -v</strong> ? Please use paste.kde.org to paste it there and just post the link here.
Last edit: 7 years 11 months ago by Jasem Mutlaq.
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Hi Jasem,

You're luckier than me, as I didn't get answer for my request for getting protocol.
Hope you'll find a solution for this focuser.
Regards
Philippe
Philippe Besson
Skywatcher HEQ5, Televue 101-IS, Takahashi FS-60CB
Focus Boss II with OptecInc TCF-S focuser and Starlight Instruments HSM20 handy stepper motor
Guiding camera ZWO ASI120MM
Filterwheel OptecInc IFW
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7 years 11 months ago #7708

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In case is needed I posted my lsusb -v here goo.gl/yuVJJC
device number was 100

(hope it works never used this)

Thx,
franco
7 years 11 months ago #7714

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Trying to use the FocusLynx software will not work as they are completely different device controllers.

I too am very interested in whether anything further has been achieved. I have tried to use the feathouch controller on my Mac with Nebulosity, but even this option was very hit and miss as it would easily lock up and it does not have an auto focus capabilty which means I am better off using the hand controller to do the focusing.

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Paul
7 years 8 months ago #9137

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This weekend I got an email from Dean Koenig at Starizona with some really helpful information after bugging him with my emails, sorry for that :). I started to modify the Moonlite driver to make it work with the Microtouch protocoll. Right now, basic movement is working. It is not pretty, but promissing.

Marco
7 years 8 months ago #9147

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Ready to support you with testing....if needed

Thx,
Franco
7 years 8 months ago #9148

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I too am happy to beta test too. Thanks for your efforts!
7 years 8 months ago #9154

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Marco,

I am sure there are many that would like to test this, I am happy to hear that something is progressing.

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Paul
7 years 8 months ago #9155

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FYI,

knro committed on GitHub 19 hours ago

Merge pull request #40 from mp77/master
Initial Microtouch driver, based on Moonlite driver

Basic movement, getting Temperature, set TempCallibration, get/set Motorspeed and abort/zero works. Still some work to do.
//ToDo

TempComp
Reset to Position
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7 years 8 months ago #9195

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Marco,

I have have had a go at trying to use the microtouch controller but can't get any further than the following:

indiserver -v -m 100 indi_microtouch_focus
Driver indiserver indi_microtouch_focus: pid=1870 rfd=3 wfd=6 efd=7
bind: Address already in use
good bye

Regards

Paul
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