pbearne / seestar_alp

Complete Control and Automation for Seestar S50

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Seestar_Alp

Version 1.0a1, April 22, 2024 (experimental)

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

Quick Start

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 python required libraries: pip install -r requirements.txt

Install bruno and import the API commands from "Seestar Alpaca API.json" 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.py

Use bruno to test out control of your seestar using the "GettingStarted" section Be sure to set your environment to target your specfic Seestar.

How to get Support

I will set priority on responding from my Github and my Discord Channel:

Public Discord Channel for up to date info https://discord.gg/B3zDCAMP4V

Facebook Group: Smart Telescope Underworld https://www.facebook.com/groups/373417055173095/

YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCASdbiZUKFGf6VR4H_mijxA

Github https://github.com/smart-underworld

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Complete Control and Automation for Seestar S50

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