The shutter mechanism is attached to the dome part which makes getting power to it more difficult. The dome sx display systems, available in 2, 3, 6, and 10 megapixels, consist of a tft lcd panel and a graphics board and driver. Supports dome automation from explora dome, ddw and other providers. Provides complete remote control capability of observatory including slaving to telescope. Pf0004a dome tracker firmware uprade procedure rev date qui quoi 1. Technical innovations digital dome works is a computer based dome automation package complete with hardware and software. The dome control system is comprised of independent dome control modules which communicate via a wireless link with software running on a standard pc. Technical innovations robodome robotic observatory opt. In this section youll find a list of these as well as free sketchup 3d models. Click the setup button most of these parameters will be set up in the next step.
Seletek dragonfly observatory control the software suite for the seletek dragonfly formerly firefly observatory control addon. Still relatively new to sgp, i have been unable to get sgp to control the dome if the shelyak dometracker ascom driver was selected as the observatory in sgp. We also include hardware and wiring components in our solenoid kits to make it easier for you. Dome control systems domepro2 controller astrometric. Diffraction limited maxdome ii observatory control system the maxdome ii dome controller provides flexible, fully integrated observatory dome control. The domepro2dx system is designed to control explora domes from polydome of litchfield, mn.
I bought a dome, dome controller, shutter controller and a shelyak dome tracker. Observatory accessories accessories telescopes india. Demetra also knows how to be forgotten and gives you the full control of the observation. Customised integrated dome control system with the astronomy software theskyx pro from software bisque and boltwood cloud sensor 2 from diffraction limited. The maxdome ii dome controller provides flexible, fully integrated observatory dome control.
Dome simplified bookkeeping 2014 designed to duplicate the ease of the dome monthly 612 and weekly 600 bookkeeping systems. The software needs to help the user during the observations. Depending on the businesss schedule, the software can operate on a weekly or monthly basis for convenience. Computer based dome automation package, hardware and software. The various programs included in antiprism were developed for personal use. The sky software bisque planetarium and observatory control program. Antiprism is a set of programs for generating, manipulating, transforming and visualising polyhedra. The new lesvedomenet software is written in vbnet and takes all advantages of the new ascom platform 6. I use a shelyak controller and rigel motors to control the dome alignment with the telescope mount. Access control hikvision us the worlds largest video. Diffraction limited maxdome ii observatory control system. Dc3 dreams acp expert observatory control expert package opt.
A paper for the society for astronomical sciences arxiv. The upgrade is only made by software, there is no need to open the dome tracker box. Included is everything needed to provide reliable dome automation using existing manufacturer installed motors. This unit features easy plugin hardware with all the right connectors already on the controller. Dome tracker can send signal to open and close your shelter, include an urgency closure input associated with a security input to ensure your telescope if parked for a rollroof for exemple. Here are some examples of the plugins we will be offering in the future. Maxdome ii observatory dome control system diffraction. The deri ontology management environment dome is developed by the ontology management working group omwg.
Your software is controling telescope and dome and ensure continuous alignment between the two during goto and tracking. The lesvedomenet is fully compatible with the old version of lesvedome and you dont have to change your existing wiring. The ck983321 is a universal ptz camera controller based on rs485. The ace smartdome is a professional industrial control system for automating a telescope enclosure. It works well and completes one revolution of the dome in 2 minutes and 16 seconds. All technical innovations software and documents are the property of technical innovations and protected by. It connects to the computer via rs232, but they throw in a usbrs232 cable in case you need one. Omnidome comes as a fully functional mapping software released under an opensource licence, meaning it is free to download and use. Opening the dome is possible, but this will jeopardize inner camera dryness. Lately though, rather than working on one target, i have tried two or three in the night. Ascom compliant dome interface makes it easy to integrate telescope mount with dome and with higher level control software such as acp, ccd commander, ccd autopilot, the sky and even maximdl in standalone mode. Last month i fitted my new cem120ec mount in my pulsar 2. Telescope india, largest online astronomy store, galileo, celestron, meade, orion. Dome momentarily loses sync with j now mount after plate.
Shop staples for dome simplified bookkeeping software. The pulsar dome drive is the latest development in automating your observatory. Integrates observatory control functions, such as power, weather, dew management, prime power monitoring. Technical innovations circular skirt 15 pro dome observatory. I let the software estimate the dome diameter and i made measurements to get the radius, ns, ew, ud and gem offset corrections for poth. Digital dome works provides complete remote control capability of observatory including slaving to telescope. Cochard first revision 1 introduction this document describes how to upgrade the dome tracker firmware. Your software is controling telescope and dome and ensure continuous alignment. Supports domes, clamshells or rolloff roofs as long as an ascom driver is available. The dome is slaved to the scope in sgp using the shelyak ascom driver for the dome. The dome tracker is connected to your pc with a rs232 serial interface. Foster systems roll off roof and dome controllers external link drivers for the foster systems roll off roof and dome controllers. Our system will adapt to any dome that can be motorized for rotation andor shutter control.
So when pulsar adjusted their design see later and made a fully motorised observatory off the shelf an option i decided to go for it. Ascomstandard dome and telescope interfaces support for automadome slave dome rotation to your telescope rotationonly and full shutterandrotation systems available single or dual shutter operation, with sequencing wireless shutter control no unreliable sliding contacts direct. Developed by shelyak instruments, with the alpy 600 in mind, demetra is a new way to produce high quality spectra its never been easier. The windowsbased ivms4200 is a versatile client software application for hikvision video surveillance, access control and video intercom systems. The displays thin film transistors, in a transmissivetype display, use an. Allows entry of checks and expenses, sales adjustments, payroll checks. The shelyak dome tracker was designed to allow automatic movement and closure of a rolloff roof observatory that is already outfitted with motors. Im sure there are going to be bugs that need to be worked out here goes. Installs a driver for domes which use dome controllers that speak the astronomy control language a serialline packet protocol originally developed by merlin. Domepro2c can control dc motors, singlephase ac or 3ph ac with softstart capability. The largest event in the build was fibreglassing weekend. Pulsar observatories shutter and rotation drive system.
If you own a cloud monitor from cyanogen or shelyak companies, it is. Dome control overview i have all my electronics and software all set to install into my dome update all installed and working. Go to the start menu and select programs, ascom platform, scope dome hubs, ascomdome. Manufacturer of home dome and pro dome observatories. The sleeves can be fully open to give access to the entire sky, or partly open to protect against strong winds. A 100% fibreglass observatory dome was possible, but i decided this was a bit too much of a learning curve for me and i would stick with what i knew. This simplified bookkeeping software helps you efficiently complete bookkeeping tasks such as tracking income and expenses while also keeping simple payroll records. University of hawaii at hilo observing at the hokukea.
Pulsar observatories shutter and rotation drive system youtube. Jan 18, 2016 i have been having an ongoing problem with sgp control of shelyak ascom dome control but only after plate solve. The complete azimuth drive assembly with encoder and home switch. The dome is of a clamshell design so there is no rotation. I took a while building the base in my garden theres a separate thread. This controller supports pelco and cop2 camera protocols. Marshall electronics broadcast division ip video solutions network video management software and firmware updates. The telescope resides on a software bisque paramount me mount, the only one of its kind in.
I bought a dome, dome controller, shutter controller and a shelyak. The shelyak unit is nicely hidden away behind the dome controller metalwork too. The dome tracker is inserted between your computer, which is being used to control your telescope and other accessories, and the controller for your rolloff roof motors. Previously i had a 12 meade lx200 gps fitted, as a consequence the pier was offset from the dome centre by 120mm south. Dome control dc3 dreams advanced observatory software. Sequence start delay for pulsar dome main sequence software. Lesvedome was only using one k8055 board and had limited functionalities besides dome control. This description cover the implementation of the electrical and mechanical interface to the sirius motor dome control unit using the velleman usa interface board p8055 and the lesvedome driver program. Plates nexdome technical innovations televue 10 micron shelyak instruments. Fulldome a composition plugin for immersive environments.
It has numerous advanced features demanded by large professional observatories. The antiprism programs are open source and use the mit license, or similar permissive licences. Domepro2dx is designed for dropin installation in explora dome 8 and 11 domes. Dome tracker, codesigned with cyril cavadore, is the connection between your computer and the electronic driving your dome or rolloff roof motors. Domepro2dx brings much of the premium capability of our domepro2d system into the affordable amateur market. Motors are typically provided by the dome manufacturer however astrometric can also provide complete motor solutions. Dec 22, 2016 astronomy automated control for observatory dome. Equipped with motors for rotation and shutter control, and with digital dome works automation. Software there are a number of geodesic dome calculators online and some more advanced applications are available, for free or commercial.
Technical innovations robodome robotic observatory is big enough for a telescope but not for a person. The observatory is also equipped with the shelyak instruments lhires iii. Client software hikvision us the worlds largest video. All of our dome control systems are complete packages and, in many cases, involve dropin installation. We planned to sheath the plywood in a coat of chopped strand mat fibreglass. In general use, the dome will follow the scope and i dont have any problems. In this video robert visits the premises of pulsar observatories and looks at the dome rotation and shutter control system developed for their range of observatory dome buildings. Technical innovations digital dome works best brands opt. The dome can be operated remotely or robotically, from the original control software, or from the telescope control software.
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