I really appreciate your information and patience.
Here is my current sticking point. I have written a vbasic program using the Client/Server Winsock using the information you emailed me along with other documentation. In order to test the connection, I have been using HyperTerminal with a Winsock connection...but I am having difficulty communicating with the M1 system. I enabled the nonsecure port (2101), but I'm unable to communicate with the M1 via HyperTerminal. HyperTerminal reports that it is unable to connect to port 2101. This lack of communication is present even after turning off Spyware plus the Windows and Norten firewalls.
I am able to connect with the M1 via HyperTermial on port 2601 (secured) but, as you are probably aware, the commands/data send and received are encrypted. I have not yet tested my vbasic program with Winsock using the unsecure port yet. I have communicated with ELK products and their customer support but I have yet to resolve this issue. Do your have any insight or ideas.
I am on vacation for the next 10 days and will be in and out of WiFi range so I may or may not be able to respond immediately. Again, thank you very much for your information and patience.
Also, check out the ASCOM Dome driver's exposed methods/properties that you can access via scripts by looking in your 'Start/All Programs/ASCOM Platform/Docs/Interface Specs/Dome Reference' help file. I hope this helps.
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.
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:
> 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 > > > >
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...
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...
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...
Hi Bob, I sent you the basics for communicating. That coupled with the command protocols listing in the ELK docs I think Chris sent to you is all you need....
Bob, Also, check out the ASCOM Dome driver's exposed methods/properties that you can access via scripts by looking in your 'Start/All Programs/ASCOM...
Chuck: I really appreciate your information and patience. Here is my current sticking point. I have written a vbasic program using the Client/Server Winsock...
Odd, I have not encountered any issues using port 2101 unless a router or other firewalls were blocking it. Enjoy your vacation, we will sort things out when...
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