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