Chris L Peterson wrote:

On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 05:56:05 GMT, "W. Watson"
wrote:


I just purchased Robofocus, but am not sure how one interfaces it with FMx
3.2.1 (latest). Maybe I've missed the start up (intro) doc to FMx. It looks
like I need ASCOM, but which download? I see a 16M and a smaller download
there. Can someone point the way?


Yes, you need to install ASCOM since it includes the RoboFocus driver.
The larger download installs source code for most of the drivers- useful
if you are inclined to modify them. Otherwise, the smaller download is
all you need.

When you start FM you'll need to identify the focuser you are using, and
also whether you are using Maxim or CCDSoft to interface with your
camera. Those settings are on one of the configuration tabs, and will be
remembered between sessions.

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Chris L Peterson
Cloudbait Observatory
http://www.cloudbait.com
I installed ASCOM. That got FMx and CCDSoft started w/o any fuss, save that
I had to update CCDSoft. We've had 30 days of bad weather, but Thursday
should be clear. Maybe even warm. That'll give me a chance to see how
CCDSoft plays with FMx and perhaps vice versa. Right now I don't see the
connection unless after 'training' FMx it makes some parameters known to
CCDSoft.


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