The StellarMate Plus Manual
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WARNING
Most problems in operating your equipment with StellarMate are related
first and foremost to power problems. Therefore, please invest in reliable
power supply for all your equipment!
For many Mounts & Focusers that use RS232 connectors, you need to purchase a
Serial-To-USB adapter suitable for your Focuser model from the manufacturer.
When you plug in your Serial-To-USB devices, they are assigned a specific port
under StellarMate (e.g. /dev/ttyUSB0). However, this port is not static. That is,
next time you plug in the same device on another session, it might get assigned
another port (e.g. /dev/ttyUSB1). Since INDI drivers require the port name to
communicate with the device, this could lead to communication issues. With the
help of StellarMate Serial Port Assistant, you can assign permanent designations
for your devices so that they always get the same port whenever they are
connected.
14.2 Network
Some devices can be connected to over the network (TCP/IP). For such devices,
the only requirement is that the device is available on the same subnet as
StellarMate. To connect to a networked device, you need its IP address (or
hostname) and its port.
14.3 StellarMate Serial Assistant
Serial Port Assistant ensures that your serial device designations are saved
permanently. When you plug your mount, it is assigned a random port
(e.g. COM2 or /dev/ttyUSB1). This port is required in order for INDI to
communicate with your mount. Using the assistant, you can assign a permanent
ID to your device (e.g. /dev/mount). Therefore, every time you plug in your
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