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ZWO EAF
Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2023 6:07 pm
by greglatiak
I have a ZWO EAF (first version) on one of my telescopes. When I connect it through the USB2 port, I get a message that this device is compatible with the UPB2 (whatever that means) but I have had no success getting the UPB2 focus control to actually drive the focuser. Oh, the UPB2 focus display shows the position and accepts commands to move the focuser -- and the display updates as though it were actually doing it, but nothing happens. Only way it moves is if I use the original ZWO driver on the PC. Am I missing something or is it just lying to me? BTW, this is the original EAF, not the revised 5V version.
Thanks.
Re: ZWO EAF
Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2023 4:36 pm
by pleiades
greglatiak wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 6:07 pm
I have a ZWO EAF (first version) on one of my telescopes. When I connect it through the USB2 port, I get a message that this device is compatible with the UPB2 (whatever that means) but I have had no success getting the UPB2 focus control to actually drive the focuser. Oh, the UPB2 focus display shows the position and accepts commands to move the focuser -- and the display updates as though it were actually doing it, but nothing happens. Only way it moves is if I use the original ZWO driver on the PC. Am I missing something or is it just lying to me? BTW, this is the original EAF, not the revised 5V version.
Thanks.
The UPBv2 can only control focuser that are connected via its RJ-45 connector. i.e. UPBv2 can control a Robofocus motor
The EAF can only be controlled by ZWO drivers (ASCOM or native) even if EAF is connected to UPBv2 USB2. In that case, the UPBv2 acts as a hub.
Regards,
Yves
Re: ZWO EAF
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2023 1:45 am
by greglatiak
Thank you.
Re: ZWO EAF
Posted: Sun May 21, 2023 1:00 pm
by stef18250
Hello,
Does anyone know if Zwo EAF control is included in the UPBv3 roadmap ?
Thanks,
Stef
Re: ZWO EAF
Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 7:55 pm
by Evans
Of course not. The EAF is a standalone device.