[APBeta] SkyFi Controller

[John]

Paul,

Thanks for looking into this. My SkyFi is on its way. I'd be happy to send it to you for testing. As I look out my window there is about 12" of snow on the ground and night time temperatures have been below 0 F so I doubt that I'll be using it for a while.

John 

On Dec 11, 2009, at 2:04 PM, Paul Rodman wrote:

> 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.
> 
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