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Question StarGO2 Update to fix bugs?

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19 Nov 2022 23:40 #1091 by Planet30
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Is there any update planned to fix the bugs in the StarGO2 Pro? See my other posts for details.

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21 Nov 2022 19:43 - 21 Nov 2022 19:47 #1093 by Planet30
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Here a list of bugs I found in the StarGO2 Pro INDI-based mount controller:

  1. EAST and WEST controls/movements are mixed up in either the firmware or the iNDI/ASCOM driver. This renders the automatic polar alignment assistant of KStars/EKOS unusable.

  2. When accessing and controlling the mount remotely via port 9624, the default INDI-driver is an outdated and buggy SkySafari driver. Besides being buggy, this driver has very limited functionality. Jasem from indilib.org recognised and fixed this driver over a year ago.

  3. Guiding is not supported with the ASIAIR (Plus or Pro). The ASIAIR can only access the mount via port 9624. This makes a costly and top-of-the-line mount controller incompatible with a widely used and successful astrophotography interface (It's actually the only mount I know of having this issue!). Given that the belt drives of the Avalon mounts have an inherently large periodic error, guiding is essential and not feasible with the ASIAIR.

  4. When setting the slewing speed to "Guide", the mount can only be moved in one direction with either the EAST or the WEST (software) buttons. This makes the centring of e.g. planets very tedious at long focal lengths.

I would appreciate if Avalon Instruments could a) acknowledge and b) provide a timeline for fixing these bugs.
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25 Nov 2022 18:51 #1099 by Planet30
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@Stefano82 @Avalon

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16 Dec 2022 11:23 #1104 by StianHV
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I have been looking int purchasing a Avalon linear, and emailed Avalon regarding goto, polar alignment and guiding using a zwo asiair. They tested a mount before getting back to me confirming that all the above worked with their asiair. The also sent an screenshot. I wich however that Avalon wound address you post/questions.

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16 Dec 2022 11:32 #1105 by Stefano82
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Hello StianHV

This post refer to the use of the ASIAIR in combination with the StarGo2 Pro, whereas the Linear mount is controlled by the StarGo.

We are working in order to allow the full compatibility between StarGo2 Pro with ASIAIR and we are in contact via mail providing any update about the work with the StarGo2 user.

We can confirm that we tested the StarGo with ASIAIR and that support the main features as: GoTo, PA procedure and Guide.

Best regards
Stefano
Avalon Instruments Team
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16 Dec 2022 15:29 #1106 by StianHV
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Thank you for clearing that up. Sorry for my ignorance. I was not aware of the difference. Great to know that the Avalon team is working on the problem!

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