[APBeta] SkyFi Controller

[Paul Rodman]

Please do. I'd be happy to support the Meade device.

As far as the SkyFi device goes, it's fairly straightforward to implement, based on the web site info (although I don't have a SkyFi to test with).

Paul R.


On Dec 11, 2009, at 10:50 AM, CER wrote:

> Hi Paul,
> This would be very helpful on Meade's LAN IP scope server as well. [I.E. - NetScope.exe?]
> 
> I'd love to document the protocol for you if you'd consider it. Just say "yes", and I'll start.
> 
> I'm not sure if it would be a stepping stone to what John needs though.
> 
> Chris 
> Paul Rodman wrote:
> 
>> On Dec 11, 2009, at 8:41 AM, John wrote:
>> > Does/will Astroplanner have the capability to see a wireless TCP/IP port as a serial port?
>> 
>> Not currently, but it wouldn't be rocket science to allow such a thing. I have tinkered (in V1) with using TCP/IP to control a mount via a second computer on the same network, but didn't follow through.
>> 
>> > I put my name on Carina Software's list for one of their SkyFi devices several months ago looking for an alternative to my Aircable. On their website http://www.carinasoft.com/products/skyfi/index.html they indicate there are third party serial port drivers for windows but don't mention Mac.
>> 
>> I'll contact them and see if they will give me the specs I need to determine how difficult it will be.
>> 
>> Paul R.