This project, based on AlpacaDevice, is a lightweight Python framework to control and automate all aspect of Seestar S50. It implements and extends the Alpaca protocol and ASCOM Standards
Configure the list of Seestars you will be controlling by updating the last portion of the config file device/config.toml. You can add as many Seestars as you like.
Install python3 for your system.
For Windows, you will need to install the build tool as well. Follow this link for detailed steps: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/64261546/how-to-solve-error-microsoft-visual-c-14-0-or-greater-is-required-when-inst
Install python required libraries:
pip install -r requirements.txtInstall bruno and open the collection inside Bruno folder.
bruno is a simple GUI for calling Seestar Alpaca API commands.
Run seestar_alp by navigating to the device folder and issue the command:
python3 app.pyUse bruno to test out control of your seestar using the "GettingStarted" section Be sure to set your environment to target your specfic Seestar.
To run the new experimental web interface, make sure seestar_alp is already running, and
navigate to the front folder and run the following command:
python3 app.pyThe web interface should be available at http://localhost:5432/.
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