Origin
This document describes the INDI Origin Driver, which is based on the CelestronOriginMonitor project. It is released as a 3rd party driver and requires INDI Library >= v1.7.5.
As a Camera
Section titled “As a Camera”Features
Section titled “Features”The driver supports the standard single-frame snapshot mode. Furthermore, it supports:
- Gain controls
Operation
Section titled “Operation”Connecting to Origin Camera
Section titled “Connecting to Origin Camera”The camera is always physically connected when the Origin is connected. To satisfy the INDI protocol it is allowed to logically connect the camera separately.
Capture
Section titled “Capture”To capture a single-frame image, simple set the desired exposure time in seconds and click Single. After the capture is complete, it should be downloaded as a FITS image. Changing the size, binning, region of interest or depth is not supported. FITS images are not saved unless you create a sequence. This should be done using kstars/Ekos or CCDCiel.
As a Mount
Section titled “As a Mount”Features
Section titled “Features”This INDI driver interacts with a mount controller using the Origin WebSocket Protocol through WiFi. Key features include:
- Goto
Connectivity
Section titled “Connectivity”WARNING
To ensure proper mount operation and pointing accuracy, initialise the mount using the Origin App, before connecting and controlling the mount via the INDI driver. Running both control systems concurrently will compromise the pointing system and may result in inaccurate GOTO operations.
`The device running the INDI driver (StellarMate/PC) should be connected to the mount via Ethernet. The Origin will expect the PC to serve DHCP leases.
Operation
Section titled “Operation”Once Origin is online, it loads defaults from the onboard Raspberry-PI
Site Management
Section titled “Site Management”Time, Location, and Park settings are configured in the Origin App.
Alignment
Section titled “Alignment”By default, alignment is performed by the Origin’s onboard Raspberyy-PI