bojan
05-11-2015, 08:54 AM
Recently I decided to try OnStep project for my permament EQ6 (http://www.stellarjourney.com/index.php?r=site/equipment_onstep).
GoTo works OK with CdC running on PC (connection via USB), however currently there are some limitations if android app (via BT only) is not used.
For example, on power-up, scope is always in park position..
This can be overcome if GoTo is performed with motors OFF and scope manually pointed to nearby object. From there, with motors ON, GoTo and tracking works OK.
Now, if I have to use mobile phone or tablet to control the mount, I don't want to use PC.. and I would like to have star charts with scope connectivity on the same android device.
There is Stellarium for android, but this version doesn't support mount controll.
Anybody knows for a suitable app?
BTW, I have DXteme tablet, which doesn't have BT.. is it possible to use one of those USB BT dongles? I can't find any specific BT adapter drivers for android..
Thanks in advance !
GoTo works OK with CdC running on PC (connection via USB), however currently there are some limitations if android app (via BT only) is not used.
For example, on power-up, scope is always in park position..
This can be overcome if GoTo is performed with motors OFF and scope manually pointed to nearby object. From there, with motors ON, GoTo and tracking works OK.
Now, if I have to use mobile phone or tablet to control the mount, I don't want to use PC.. and I would like to have star charts with scope connectivity on the same android device.
There is Stellarium for android, but this version doesn't support mount controll.
Anybody knows for a suitable app?
BTW, I have DXteme tablet, which doesn't have BT.. is it possible to use one of those USB BT dongles? I can't find any specific BT adapter drivers for android..
Thanks in advance !