Looking for better Meade LPI software

thunderchildobs · #1 24-03-2008, 01:29 PM

I am looking for some software that can control a Meade LPI camera.

I do not use the LPI that often but find the Autostar software crashes at least twice per session annoying.

Brendan

Dennis · #2 24-03-2008, 02:36 PM

Hi Brendan

K3CCDTools at:
http://www.pk3.org/Astro/?software.htm
shows that is supports the Meade LPI from Version 2.2.4.

Current (to purchase) version is 3.5.10.1081

Cheers

Dennis

[1ponders] (Paul) · #3 24-03-2008, 03:18 PM

G'day Brendan. What sort of application are you looking to put the LPI towards? Guiding or Imaging?

thunderchildobs · #4 24-03-2008, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [1ponders]

G'day Brendan. What sort of application are you looking to put the LPI towards? Guiding or Imaging?

Mainly imaging.

Brendan

[1ponders] (Paul) · #5 24-03-2008, 04:25 PM

I don't know if it will work but you could try Stark Labs Craterlet (it's free) or you might want to try Virtual Dub it works as well, but from memory I had some issues with getting a frame rate faster than about 3 frames/sec. Mind you it's been a while. I haven't had an LPI for ages. You could also try AMcap. I believe that it will work with the LPI as well.

Glenhuon (Bill) · #6 24-03-2008, 05:06 PM

The latest version of K3CCD tools should drive it ok. There's a 30 day trial so you don't have to buy it outright. Just tried it on my aGent webcam and it seems pretty good.

Bill