Just install starizonas supplied software excluding focusmax since i do not think sgp supports focusmax. Device is controlled with dedicated software astrolink 4 panel, but also exposes four ascom interfaces that can be controlled with a 3rd party software in the same time astrolink 4 panel software is connected maxim dl, sequence generator pro, apt, focusmax and many others. Not only is it an amazingly versatile and competent capture program, it contains imo one of the best autofocus tools you can use. What sequence generator pro does also not currently do is polar align or drift align your mount, though you could probably conjure up a routine to drift align. Sequence generator pro does not have a build in guider so you will need to adjust your dither in the guiding software itself, such as phd2. During the vcurve sequence or also during auto focusing, the star images. Focusmax was designed to aid astronomers in the difficult task of focusing ccdbased telescopes. Seems like %ar and %as are both reporting the physical rotator angle. Every astronomy software developer is faced with rewriting code for every device. With pempro version 3 you can now correct your mounts periodic error, polar alignment and backlash using your ccd camera or webcam to dramatically improve tracking and guiding.
Manual control with handcontroller box for use visually or with video cameraswebcams. I think martin and i would have gone insane without all the assistance always tough figuring out new software in the wild through red cellophane. Your eaf is also fitted with a small multifunction interface that supports a temperature sensor or external hand controller. The sequence generator pro trial is fully featured and expires in 45 days.
Sequence generator pro sgp i went back and reread the sgp manual on plate solve 2 and plate solve in equipment manager. Here we are going to look at plate solving and its uses in sgp. After running vcurves, focusmax took no more than 1520 seconds to find the lowest fwhm value and achieve focus on several stars i chose. Sequence generator pro part 1 of 2 setting up auto focus. Before you buy focusmax, do a bit of investigation into sequence generator pro. How to set up a focuser with sequence generator pro.
Sequence generator pro by main sequence software enter. A live demonstration of using the frame and focus tools in both sequence generator pro and nebulosity. Watch the focus position changes course in button clicked and resultant blurring, then manually enter focus point position and return to sharp focus. Leos voyager author day job is a professional software developer writing. Sequence generator pro is an amazing new astronomy imaging software and so much more. Focus simulation using sequence generator pro trial version. I created a informatica sequence generator for taget table primay key id in oracle but workflow executed failure. Third party focus software such as focusmax, is also supported. Sequence generator pro vs maxim for focusing archive iceinspace. The latest version of sequence generator pro is currently unknown. It is routinely used for automated asteroid and supernova searches, minor planet astrometry, variable star photometry, deep sky imaging, and more. Pinpoint is used as the plate solving engine in many astronomy applications out there, including diffraction limiteds maxim dl 6 and maxpoint, ccdwares focusmax and polealignmax, mainsequences sequence generator pro, omega labs ricerca 7, ccdwares ccd autopilot, and of course our own acp observatory control software.
Jan 17, 2018 the pegasus astro stepper motor kit is easy to install on an imaging refractor telescope, and the included software works as intended right out of the box. Autofocusing is popularly done through the program focusmax, which unfortunately requires you are using maxim dl or ccdsoft for image capture. If you lose your guide star or your guiding goes higher than a certain pixel value sequence generator pro will suspend your sequence. Other ascom clients include programs such as maxim dl, acp, sequence generator pro, focusmax, and many others. The actual developer of the software is main sequence software. Automatic focus with ascomcompatible software focusmax, maxim dl, sequence generator pro, etc temperature compensation using builtin thermistor. For me, the process of installing the stepper motor to my telescope involved disassembling the focuser drawtube. Focusmax workflow sequence generator main sequence software i use focusmax for initial focusing. This video runs through some of the basic settings, and how to calculate the all important step size for your. Before using sgp i was using a combination of software to do the same level of automation only one target per night was possible though. Features automatic focus with ascomcompatible software focusmax, maxim dl, sequence generator pro, etc temperature compensation using builtin thermistor all electronics in single handcontroller box no separat. Sequence generator pro offers a free 45 day trial of the pro version.
Zwo eaf detailed installation and operations manual pdf download. Sequence generator pro runs on the following operating systems. I have found focusmax or manually focusing works better than the. Focusmaxmaxim dl discussions software stargazers lounge. Electronic automatic focuser detailed installation and.
The pegasus astro stepper motor kit is easy to install on an imaging refractor telescope, and the included software works as intended right out of the box. April 23, 2020 move to next target even if first goes in the weeds. If the corrections of the guider takes a while to settle down then sequence generator pro will suspend your sequence and you will have to go back and restart your sequence. The acquirestar is a very nice function of focusmax, but it does need the full package of pinpoint astronomy to work. Installing starizona microtouch autofocus focusmax. During the trial, you will have unlimited access to all avaialble features and, when it expires, you can choose to purchase the pro version or, if youd like, the software will automatically convert to the free lite version. Sequence generator pro sgp for those trying to respond to my atik efw2 filter wheel ascom question, you can forget things.
A place to see our list of proposed software updates, and to suggest your own. The user interface is certainly more modern and less cluttered than maxim dl, plus the total price is about 23% of maxim dls. Revolutionize your image capture with plate solving, auto focus, equipment profiles, customizable user interface with dockable panels, and hunderds of other unique and powerful features. The infinity is an excellent camera for public outreach or education. But having a bit of difficulty trying to set it up. Archive sequence generator pro vs maxim for focusing software and. The infinity is atiks first ccd camera optimised for video astronomy.
Refer to the software package documentation for assistance. Sequence generator pro sgp is not compatible with focusmax, nor maxim, but has its own focusing system. Setting up a focuser with sequence generator pro youtube. I started autofocusing several years ago using focusmax the older, free version. Tonight if weather allows ill power up the scope, unpark it and click resume sequence in sgp. A dedicated temperature sensor can be connected to collect. Sequence generator pro free version download for pc.
Sequence generator pro post by gardenfish sun feb 28, 2016 5. Features automatic focus with ascomcompatible software focusmax, maxim dl, sequence generator pro, etc temperature compensation using builtin thermistor all electronics in. Informatica sequence generator instead of using oracle own sequence generator sequence and trigger then tried my test. It was initially added to our database on 03022015. Thanks for all the comments gents, got focusmax and maximdl working last night and now have myself 4 nice vcurves and able to autofocus. I settled on ccdautopilot mainly because the programs i was already using for telescope pointing, camera control and focusing interfaced very well with it and did not require any additional 3rd party drivers i. All electronics in single handcontroller box no separate hub and extra cables. Deep sky astrophotographers can enjoy support from zwos asiair or other well known packages such as maxim dl, the skyx, sequence generator pro, nebulosity and many more. Focusmax v4 is the the premier autofocusing software solution for thousands of professional and amateur astronomers worldwide. There are many capturing programs for astronomy but the 2 most. Sequence generator pro part 1 of 2 setting up auto focus duration. Focusmax workflow sequence generator main sequence software.
The infinity is also compatible with atiks existing software packages, including their renowned artemis capture image acquisition software, making it well suited to highend guiding and entrylevel imaging. Slew the scopeplate solve and centre the targetstart the guiderchange the filterautofocuscontinue the sequence from where it left of i. For my camera i have an atik infinity, but dont find any atik cameras in the menu, or im looking the wrong place most likely. It has never been good with my moonlight crayford on my sct which i have put down to possible slippage of the focuser. This demonstrates using a fixed image not cdc screen capture and focus changes that result in simulator image blur.
While reading a maxim dl post about a soon to be released updated guiding routine, i saw a mention of an acronym i was unfamiliar with. I again, for the nth time went through my box in search of the software disc, and where do i find it underneath the packing list, which i never moved. Upon expiration, the pro version will automatically. Work instruction software solution for the manufacturing enterprise needing work instructions that are collaboratively authored, fully integrated with erpplmmes and deployed either via preformatted pdf or in a real time, interactive paperless environment. Sequence generator pro does not currently as of version 2. My mn190 doesnt have a motorised focuser and im just not going to bother. I did discover a discrepancy, and that is whenever i choose the catalogue that plate solve 2 is to use, it should indicate the choice with a green box next to it, which it is not doing. Equinox pro developed by microprojects also has a built in tcfs driver. Sequence generator pro is a shareware software in the category miscellaneous developed by main sequence software. Aug 31, 2017 a quick trip through practical imaging with sequence generator pro. Focusmax focusmax aids astronomers in the difficult task of focusing ccdbased telescopes more. Main sequence software sequence generator pro astrobin.
I record the absolute focuser position following autofocus runs and the temperature at which it was. Focusmax is routinely used worldwide with unattended, allnight robotictelescope operations including, asteroid and supernova searches, astrometry, photometry, astro imaging, and more. Sequence generator pro a few starter pointers, please. Sequence generator pro vs maxim for focusing archive. For mac users of the tcfs, software bisque has developed an x2 native driver for thesky x pro. As far as i know focusmax requires some part of the maximdl suite to function tell me if im wrong and i might look at it again. Sequence generator pro allows you to reset specific filters or runs using the cog icon and in maxim dl you would need to stop the integration process, adjust and restart. Rather than the focusmax methodology, sgp autofocus uses multistar analysis of the entire image to compute the optimum focus. Atik infinity video astronomy guiding imaging camera. Dec 18, 2018 i started autofocusing several years ago using focusmax the older, free version.
The program lies within education tools, more precisely science tools. Fetching the target area canvas specifying camera data. There is a light edition of pinpoint bundled up in maxim pro but unfortunately this is not sufficient for the acquirestar function of focusmax. Video astronomy is a challenging and rewarding field that sits between visual astronomy and conventional astroimaging and requires a. Part 1 of 2 videos giving some guidance on how to use the sg pro autofocus routine.
Was great to see yourself, grady, geoff, alan, etc in action at af using sgp. Page 5 skyx, sequence generator pro, nebulosity and many more. I would like to improve my focusing during the entire imaging session, ive used the focusing software in apt and apart from the magnifier it does not appear that successful. Jun 22, 2018 part 1 of 2 videos giving some guidance on how to use the sg pro autofocus routine. Our goal is to provide a bestinclass image capture suite for astrophotography. I believe starizonas software includes ascom which is required for sgps auto focusing. April 23, 2020 behaviour of none filter entry with filters present. Download and install the appropriate pegasus ascom6 driver focuscube, dual motor focus or ultimate powerbox. Select your imaging software on the system tab current choices are maxim or ccdsoft which will. Sgp i got the full version trial, and found one tutorial i began to get started with. Sequence generator pro is a huge bargain for what it does. The developers created sequence generator pro after having used much of the software i listed at the top of this post, and noting they would have liked certain features and certain automation they lacked.
Skyx, sequence generator pro, nebulosity and many more. Sequence generator pro gives you the option to rotate the filter wheel or do single events first. Learn more about sequence generator pro at a, somewhat, brief walk through on creating profiles and using those profiles to create sequences within sequence generator. Total current drawn from all astrolink 4 mini outputs cannot exceed 10a. Features automatic focus with ascomcompatible software focusmax, maxim dl, sequence generator pro, etc temperature compensation using builtin. Sequence generator pro sequence generator pro is a powerful image capture application that supports sbig, qsi, canon eos and ascom cameras more. When developing sequence generator pro we adhered to a certain. Sequence generator pro is a powerful image capture application that.
About sequence generator pro main sequence software. Focusmax workflow sequence generator main sequence. Ccd commander, acp, ccd autopilot and sequence generator pro just to name a few. Sequence generator pro creating and managing profiles. Here is a link to the astro imaging channel that has an extensive discussion of pempro with the author.
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