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Run Kstars on remote PC or from Stellarmate?

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Run Kstars on remote PC or from Stellarmate? was created by Tony Healey

Up to now I've been running Kstars / Ekos on my desktop PC and connecting to Stellarmate via the remote connection setup. However, what are the pros and cons of running Kstars on Stellarmate instead? I connect to the RPi running Stellarmate both via ssh and with Remmina via RDP. I'm thinking about using an ssd connected to the RPi and downloading the image files via FTP on completion of an imaging session. Is it worth changing the way I do things or should I stick with Kstars on my PC?
2 weeks 1 day ago #100609

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Replied by AstroMuni on topic Run Kstars on remote PC or from Stellarmate?

I run everything off the RPi but used to have Kstars/Ekos on PC & just the INDI server on RPi.
Pros: Speed of download. Less chances of Ekos getting confused when a remote directory has been chosen.
Cons: SD card size may dictate how many images will fit for each session.
Need to remember to download and delete images from SD card
Clear Skies,
Pramod


My kit: SW 130PDS on a HEQ5 Pro mount, ZWO ASI533mc Pro, 30mm guidescope with ASI120mm mini, managed using Kstars/Ekos, RPi with Stellarmate OS, ASI224mc, bits and bobs for visual observations.
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Replied by Tony Healey on topic Run Kstars on remote PC or from Stellarmate?

Thanks, just the insight I was looking for. If I can successfully connect an SSD then the card size shouldn't affect things
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