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by TotallyFred
Fri May 14, 2021 3:03 pm
Forum: Ultimate Powerbox
Topic: Upgrade UPBv2 from Linux
Replies: 7
Views: 6191

Re: Upgrade UPBv2 from Linux

Thanks. Let me know if I can help. Happy to be your guinea pig.

I code, develop protocols for a living, deal with microelectronics and whatnot computer related. I can be useful for debugging, I think.
by TotallyFred
Fri May 14, 2021 6:05 am
Forum: Ultimate Powerbox
Topic: Upgrade UPBv2 from Linux
Replies: 7
Views: 6191

Re: Upgrade UPBv2 from Linux

Please ? I’d really like to avoid another VM and OS maintenance.
by TotallyFred
Thu May 13, 2021 8:12 am
Forum: Ultimate Powerbox
Topic: Connecting a bipolar motor to my pegasus UPBv2
Replies: 2
Views: 2953

Re: Connecting a bipolar motor to my pegasus UPBv2

If the cabling is correct, the motor probably draws too much current and the driver can’t drive it. Check the motor spec.
by TotallyFred
Thu May 13, 2021 8:08 am
Forum: Ultimate Powerbox
Topic: Pegasus UPBv2 and Mini Pc
Replies: 1
Views: 5000

Re: Pegasus UPBv2 and Mini Pc

A few shots in the dark: USB3 is notoriously noisy in the 2.4 GHz range. If you are connected over WiFi, this can create enough interference to brown out the connection. I had lots of similar issues with my Raspberry Pi. I added ferrites to the USB cable, changed the case to a plastic one, and ultim...
by TotallyFred
Sun May 02, 2021 7:55 am
Forum: Ultimate Powerbox
Topic: Upgrade UPBv2 from Linux
Replies: 7
Views: 6191

Re: Upgrade UPBv2 from Linux

Ahem. ;) Have you had a chance to write that tool ? I can code and know my way around decently - if you have specs and the firmware binary, I can give it a try too if you’d like.
by TotallyFred
Mon Apr 05, 2021 10:18 pm
Forum: Ultimate Powerbox
Topic: Upgrade UPBv2 from Linux
Replies: 7
Views: 6191

Re: Upgrade UPBv2 from Linux

Oh cool! Thanks!
by TotallyFred
Mon Apr 05, 2021 3:40 pm
Forum: Ultimate Powerbox
Topic: Upgrade UPBv2 from Linux
Replies: 7
Views: 6191

Upgrade UPBv2 from Linux

Is there any way to upgrade the UPBv2 firmware from a Linux ? Worst case from a Mac ? I haven’t owned a Windows PC in 25 years.

If not possible (yet), is there at least a plan to enable that capability in the future ?

Thanks
by TotallyFred
Mon Apr 05, 2021 2:45 pm
Forum: Scops OAG
Topic: Indi support
Replies: 4
Views: 6824

Re: Indi support

I just searched through the code and found it. It is in the DMFC (dual motor focus controller) driver.

Thanks!
by TotallyFred
Mon Apr 05, 2021 10:21 am
Forum: Scops OAG
Topic: Indi support
Replies: 4
Views: 6824

Re: Indi support

I looked everywhere I could but couldn’t find any trace of OAG support. Just found the Falcon rotator...

Could you indicate me which driver needs to be installed ?

Many thanks,

Fred.
by TotallyFred
Sat Apr 03, 2021 9:11 pm
Forum: Scops OAG
Topic: Indi support
Replies: 4
Views: 6824

Indi support

Hi, are you planning Indi support for the Scops OAG ?

Thanks.