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Originally Posted by netwolf
Can anyone confirm support in indi for Losmandy Gemini 1 controller? It seems the eqmod has extensive support but am wondering how good this is for other goto controllers.
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I think there is a Gemini connection. I just did a new install of KStars (bundled with Ekos) in a Linux Mint Version 16 setup. I also downloaded the full INDI library and did a full update on the Linux OS. The idea was to get the basic system working first, before I tried to do much with it.
In KStars, under Tools, is Ekos which brings up a page for defining your equipment. Losmandy Gemini is on of the choices under Telescope. Since I want to run a Gemini 1/ Titan setup with this system, I am interested in this question too.
Also, it looks like there is an alignment module as well - using plate-solving methods - see here:
http://www.indilib.org/about/ekos/alignment-module.html
I didn't get a chance to try to make the connection because as soon as I loaded KStars, the system became progressively slower and slower to the point of being in virtual lockup. So I rebooted and loaded System Monitor before opening KStars and Ekos again. As far as I could see, the CPU usage was not excessive (a 3 GB Core Two duo and both processors ran between 10 and 15 % most of the time). KStars itself said it was only using 4-10% of the CPU, Network activity was light and memory usage was also light. So I don't know what the devil is going on. Anyone got any ideas?
My first thought is that KStars and/or Ekos busies itself polling the system looking for devices and if you haven't got them switched on yet, gets locked up in the search process. Anyone got any other ideas?
But since KStars was using so little resources, I'm onto second thoughts which is the video drivers are not up to the task. I'm going to try getting hold of replacement drivers and see how they perform.
Also, I tried connecting to the Gemini but couldn't do it so there's something else to follow up. Bugger.
Good thing the weather is such rubbish!
Peter