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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.
11. Connecting Filter Wheels
StellarMate supports a broad range of filter wheels. Most filter wheels fall in the
following two categories:
· Standalone: The filter wheel operates independently from any other device
and has its own USB connection to StellarMate/PC. The filter wheel is
operated from a dedicated INDI driver.
· Internal: Several camera models ship with an internal Color Filter Wheel (CFW)
and therefore operating the filter wheel happens in the INDI camera driver. The
INDI control panel would include an additional Filter tab whereas the filter
slots and corresponding designations can be updated.
To check if your filter wheel is supported, please visit the INDI Filter Wheel Portal.
Check the documentation for your filter wheel before you operate it for the first
time.
11.1 USB & Serial to USB
Most equipment is connected via USB. StellarMate is equipment with 4 USB
ports. However, it is highly recommended to use an external powered USB Hub
as it can reliably support power to your equipment.
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!
Some filter wheels are connected to USB as regular USB devices while others are
connected as Serial-To-USB devices. For the latter case, you need to purchase a
Serial-To-USB adapter suitable for your filter wheel 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
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