----- Original Message -----

From: bobgillard@...

To: m1oasys@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 4:04 PM

Subject: Re: Re: [m1oasys] M1 communication

Chris:

My question still remains.  I will write my own code to automate the roof closure.  I appreciated the fact that other software exists to accomplish this function (I own CCDAutoPilot).  Where is the documentation, which would allow me to interface with the driver with a vbasic program.  I have everything I need...M1 installed, vbasic, ASCOM v5, ASCOM driver, I just need documentation e.g. CCSSoft Help nicely describes the Methods, Properties and Events that allow a vb program to either Call CCSoft or interface with CCDSoft as a plugin.

 

My kingdom for the documentation.

 

Bob Gillard

Plano, Texas

Jun 17, 2009 08:28:43 AM, m1oasys@yahoogroups.com wrote:

Hi Bob,  The ASCOM driver is included on your m1OASYS Installation CD.  The filename is m1OASYS.exe.  You can use this driver to communicate with CCDAutoPilot or ACP or CCDCommander.  It allows you to automate the opening and closing of the roof to coinside with your imaging runs. This driver connects to the ELM M1 Gold system in the same fashion as your VB program would, i.e. through the m1XEP Ethernet adapter using the ASCII protocol we sent you earlier.  The driver requires ASCOM Platform 5 be installed prior to installing it.  Sorry the directions are not very clear on this...we are working on a much improved driver and installation guide. Here is a blurb from our upcoming webpage.... The m1OASYS system includes an ASCOM driver that will integrate your observatory functions and automation rules, with popular image automation programs such as CCDAutopilot, ACP or CCD Commander. Included in our upcoming release of this driver is the ability to monitor, control and automate functions in your observatory based on weather conditions (support for a variety of weather stations as well as Boltwood I and II) and observatory conditions (such as AC Power Loss or Internet Failure). -Chris --- On Tue, 6/16/09, Bob Gillard <bobgillard@...> wrote: From: Bob Gillard <bobgillard@...> Subject: Re: [m1oasys] M1 communication To: m1oasys@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 12:37 PM Chuck: Please explain.  I know how to connect a vbasic program to TheSky or CCDsoft, but I'm not sure what ASCOM driver you are talking about.  Is there any documentation of commands for this ASCOM driver?  What is the file name of the Driver? Bob Gillard   ----- Original Message ----- From: Chuck Faranda To: m1oasys@yahoogroups .com Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:29 AM Subject: Re: [m1oasys] M1 communication Bob, Can you connect using the supplied ASCOM driver? Regards, Chuck Faranda http://ccdastro. net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Gillard" <bobgillard@verizon. net> To: <m1oasys@yahoogroups .com> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 9:14 AM Subject: [m1oasys] M1 communication > Folks: > I'm working slowly, but surely in the implementation of the M1 system for > my RoRo. Everything wired, able to connect via Ethernet with both the > ELK-RP and browser. However, in the never ending quest to reinvent the > wheel, I am writing vbasic code to coordinate imaging with unattended roof > closure. I know, there is software that preforms this task.....but bear > with me. > > My current problem is communicating with the M1 and the unencrypted port > 2101. Despite turning off ALL Spyware and Firewalls I cannot connect my > computer with the M1 thru this port e.g. HyperTerminal. I can connect > HyperTerminal with the M1 thru port 2601, but the data is encrpyted. Any > ideas and/or solutions will be appreciated. > > Kindest regards, > Bob Gillard > Plano, Texas > > > > ------------ --------- --------- ------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >