Difference between revisions of "Chronomotion"
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There are 3 different packages available for download: Linux, Mac and Windows | There are 3 different packages available for download: Linux, Mac and Windows | ||
The | The Windows archive is the only one containing a bundled JRE and libraries for convenience. Mac and Linux users are expected to be capable of installing JRE and libraries on their own :) | ||
Mac and Linux users need a JRE and RXTX library installed the use Chronomotion. Check the [[Chronomotion Installation Guide]]. | |||
= Chronomotion Usage Details = | = Chronomotion Usage Details = | ||
Revision as of 11:34, 29 December 2012
Chronomotion Website: http://www.apertus.org/en/chronomotion
1 Requirements
Obviously you need a Merlin/Orion/Skywatcher remote head powered, turned on and connected to your computer with a modified serial cable (TTL converter).
2 Running Chronomotion
There are 3 different packages available for download: Linux, Mac and Windows
The Windows archive is the only one containing a bundled JRE and libraries for convenience. Mac and Linux users are expected to be capable of installing JRE and libraries on their own :)
Mac and Linux users need a JRE and RXTX library installed the use Chronomotion. Check the Chronomotion Installation Guide.
3 Chronomotion Usage Details
First select a COM port (they are discovered automatically so most likely you will only have COM1 anyway) and press the "Connect" Button.
You should see Serial commands being sent and received in Terminal. This means everything connected properly and you can use all other buttons/commands.
3.1 Guides
Chronomotion Installation Guide