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Hi I have completed the TZT, TADPT, CDLSU boards. Only the TMC board is left. I have not as yet run any of the new firmware and still need to update the User Guides. The completed boards should be available in a few days, as soon as the TMC board is done. That then means the PDF User Guide 1 will be completed at that time. Then its on to firmware tests and completing the screen-shots, abd User Guide part 2. Regards Robert
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20-Feb-2026 I ran into a roadblock whilst exploring some future changes and to avoid those clashes I had to go back and test all boards. To cut a very long story short, all board designs have changed. I have finished TWO of the FOUR board designs, am now starting on the last TWO. Its given me the opportunity to think about how to do things better, simpler and smarter. The firmware of course needs to be tested again, and the documentation and pdf and test programs, Its like starting all over again....
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08-Feb-2026 Today I have finished the esp32dev updates, and tomorrow will start on the port of the Alpaca Server for this project. As all the code has been done and tested, am hoping that there will be few issues arising from the port. This port of Alpaca, and the update of the PDF (which covers Alpaca) are the only remaining items currently outstanding. regards Robert
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08-Feb-2023 PDF 323_00 released Firmware 323_00 released Robert
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Hi all The changes to the Alpaca Server are taking much longer than I had thought. And it looks like I will need to do much more that a simple fix. I have TWO choices. Continue on with the rewrite of the Alpaca Server, or just park it with one could be okay - passes conform without errors but has a small number of issues (which does not prevent it working with NINA etc. I will think about that over the next few days Regards Robert
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reply "But this does not work because OptionState is always initialized as Option_pushbtn_joystick in the first static declaration." I think you misunderstand what "static" means.
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You cant buy a small car with 1.2L engine and expect it to compete at the traffic lights against a V8 chevy. The Arduino nano is a very small not so fast chip. Its like the 1.2L engine. There is not enough space in a small mini car to fit 10 people (ignoring the yahoo videos on this subject). But with a much bigger car... more people! (I have owned in the past both a souped mini cooper -damn fun car, as well as a chevy V8 - absolute rocket of a machine-and at traffic lights I can say that even a...
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It that does not fix your issue then i would a lot more info and screenshots. try the above first
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Hi Comfigurations are generated at boot time, and saved automatically. On subsequent boots, the saved files are loaded instead of the initial default config files that occur after a filesystem upload. So to find an issue of something not been saved then the first area to look is the configuration files. Here is steps to follow (in the PDF HOW TO VIEW/SAVE CONTROLLER CONFIG FILES pg 234 onwards) and again in PDF Controller Configuration Files pg29 Power up controller wait for "ready" start browser...
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29-Jan-2025 the revised boards (+gerbers etc) are finished. The updated firmware (files) are essentially done. There is still the Part1 Part2 user guides to finish, Some of the changes are major. If you had downloaded any previous hardware board designs then they will need to be jettisoned. I have discovered issues using the latest confirm universal with the alpaca server. They are minor and actually dont stop the alpaca from working, I found this whilst updating the esp32dev focuser project. So...
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try enableboot messages in defines.h there is no enough info to help further
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You can 1. Click SAVE on the navbar before shutting down or reboot 2. any changes you make are not saved to filesystem till 120s has elapsed 3. You can use the management server to show you the focuser configuration file. it will tell you what is enabled 4. PDF clearly states how to submit a help request
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I suggest that if u dont want WiFi then use the myFP2 project instead, regards Robert
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OOPS A major stuff up has been discovered after release. I need time to troubleshoot this. It affects all hardware designs, thus also the firmware and documentation. I will add updates as progress is made... In the meantime I have deleted all of that here Regards Robert
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11-01-2025 I have completed the User Guides. Uploaded to documents folder Part1 Hardware ESP32S3UserGuidePart1_17.pdf Part2 Software ESP32S3UserGuidePart2_17.pdf The next firmware update has moved to testing. regards Robert
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06-Jan-2025 Due to the large size of the main PDF (now 51.5MB) I decided to split the documents into 2 parts. I have always resisted that because I have always preferred everything in one place or document. Part1 is now a completely updated/revised/improved/expanded Basic User Guide and slow walk through of hardware choices which then leads into Part2 which covers mainly firmware and options. By the end of Part1 the user should have a good idea about what Focuser they will build, the stepper motor...
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06-Jan-2025 Due to the large size of the main PDF (now 51.5MB) I decided to split the documents into 2 parts Part1 is now a completely updated/revised/improved/expanded Basic User Guide and slow walk through of hardware choices which then leads into Part2 which covers mainly firmware and options. By the end of Part1 the user should have a good idea about what Focuser they will build, the stepper motor and stepper driver, and if they will use a PCB, TZT board or Termial Adapter DIY board. Part1 now...
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A continous reboot is an indication that there is an issue with the filesystem. On a boot, the chip looks for a filesystem so it can load and access settings . if the files are missing then it cant boot up so it reboots. OR the other main issue with reboots is that the wifi network it was looking for cannot be found, or the authentication credentials are wrong (IF as STATION). If you program it as ACCESSPOINT - does the reboot go away? Yes - means an issue with STATION credentials using to logon...
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01-01-2026 The new focuser project that replaces this one ESP32-Dev-Module is now available. The new project supports OTA and heap more. The problem with the ESP32-DEV is that because of a huge bloat of the Arduino Core for ESP32 it meant that 4MB Flash was no longer big enough. To make the point, just create a minimal program like #include <wiff.h> void setup() {} void main() {} Select an ESP32 Dev Chip and click Verify button in Arduino IDE. The % of program space reported tells you how much the...
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01-01-2026 The new focuser project that replaces this one ESP32-Dev-Module is now available. The new project supports OTA and heap more. The problem with the ESP32-DEV is that because of a huge bloat of the Arduino Core for ESP32 it meant that 4MB Flash was no longer big enough. The S3 version is much better, with 16MB Flash, room for OTA and heaps more bells and whistles. Latest Arduino IDE 2.3.7 and Latest Espressif ESP32 Core 3.3.5 supported. . You cannot use the existing PCB for ESP32-Dev on...
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Hi Hello, I had to update the firmware of an old focuser that had an IR remote module so that it would work with the latest version of the Windows app. I therefore uploaded it with firmware 338. The focuser works correctly, but as a result, I no longer have the IR remote function. The option does not seem to be available in config.h. Is there any way to get it back? Thank you, Best regards, Didier Papavoine. You forgot to mention what the board type is. Posting your config.h file would help. As well...
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Hi Hello, I had to update the firmware of an old focuser that had an IR remote module so that it would work with the latest version of the Windows app. I therefore uploaded it with firmware 338. The focuser works correctly, but as a result, I no longer have the IR remote function. The option does not seem to be available in config.h. Is there any way to get it back? Thank you, Best regards, Didier Papavoine. You forgot to mention what the board type is. Posting your config.h file would help. As well...
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29-12-2025 VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION Latest User Guide PDF is myESP32S3_321_15. Download it first because all references to the PDF apply to v321_15 only. ENVIRONMENT The compiler environment you need to have is Arduino IDE 2.3.7 Expressif ESP32 Core 3.3.5 https://github.com/espressif/arduino-esp32 If you do NOT have this environment now, then upgrade BEFORE attempting to do anything with the firmware. ARDUINO LIBRARIES The project libraries are found in the folder libraryfiles when the firmware...
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29-12-2025 The new S3 Firmware will be posted later today (or early tommorrow at the latest)
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27-12-2025 Important There are two areas which I have been unable to test, due to lack of available hardware that I do not have now. TMC I do not have any TMC chips for testing/development. I am confident that the code works because the code is essentially the same as before. Any issue is probably the use of Serial Port 2 which is used by the Board to talk to the TMC chip. ALPACA DISCOVERY The home WiFi infrastructure I have went under the scalpel and has completely changed this year. I have discovered...
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27-12-2025 Important There are two areas which I have been unable to test, due to lack of available hardware that I do not have now. TMC I do not have any TMC chips for testing/development. I am confident that the code works because the code is essentially the same as before. Any issue is probably the use of Serial Port 2 which is used by the Board to talk to the TMC chip. ALPACA DISCOVERY The home wifi infrastructure I have went under the scalpel and has completely changed this year. I have discovered...
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27-12-2025 Hi All, SOLDERLESS TZT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS All explained in detail of main User Guide for this project (Big green download button], The TZT development board supports driver modules CL42T, DRV8825, L298N, ST6128 and ULN2003. S3_DEVKITC_1_TZT Uses the TZT Development board with S3-N16R8 on board. https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_TZT/ Info https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_TZT/S3_DEVKITC_1_TZT_Info.zip/download...
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27-12-2025 Hi All, PCB BOARDS All explained in detail of main User Guide for this project (Big green download button] BOARD S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU This PCB board supports the CL42T, DRV8825, L298N, ST6128 and ULN2003 driver modules. Info https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU_Info.zip/download Gerbers https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU-03Gerbers.zip/download...
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27-12-2025 Hi All, SOLDERLESS BOARDS All explained in detail of main User Guide for this project (Big green download button], The TZT development board supports driver modules CL42T, DRV8825, L298N, ST6128 and ULN2003. S3_DEVKITC_1_TZT Uses the TZT Development board with S3-N16R8 on board. https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_TZT/ Info https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_TZT/S3_DEVKITC_1_TZT_Info.zip/download...
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27-12-2025 Hi All, SOLDERLESS BOARDS: TERMINAL ADAPTER BOARD All explained in detail of main User Guide for this project (Big green download button], The TERMINAL ADAPTER BOARD supports driver modules DRV8825, L298N and ULN2003. https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_SOLDERLESS/ S3_DEVKITC_1_BRKOUTDRV8825 https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_SOLDERLESS/S3_DEVKITC_1_BRKOUTDRV8825.zip/download S3_DEVKITC_1_BRKOUTL298N...
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27-12-2025 Hi All, SOLDERLESS BOARDS: TERMINAL ADAPTER BOARD All explained in detail of main User Guide for this project (Big green download button], The TERMINAL ADAPTER BOARD supports driver modules DRV8825, L298N and ULN2003. https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_SOLDERLESS/ S3_DEVKITC_1_BRKOUTDRV8825 https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_SOLDERLESS/S3_DEVKITC_1_BRKOUTDRV8825.zip/download S3_DEVKITC_1_BRKOUTL298N...
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27-12-2025 Hi All, SOLDERLESS BOARDS All explained in detail of main User Guide for this project (Big green download button], The TZT development board supports driver modules CL42T, DRV8825, L298N, ST6128 and ULN2003. S3_DEVKITC_1_TZT Uses the TZT Development board with S3-N16R8 on board. https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_TZT/ Info https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_TZT/S3_DEVKITC_1_TZT_Info.zip/download...
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27-12-2025 Hi All, SOLDERLESS BOARDS All explained in detail of main User Guide for this project (Big green download button], The TZT development board supports driver modules CL42T, DRV8825, L298N, ST6128 and ULN2003. S3_DEVKITC_1_TZT Uses the TZT Development board with S3-N16R8 on board. https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_TZT/ Info https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_TZT/S3_DEVKITC_1_TZT_Info.zip/download...
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27-12-2025 Hi All, PCB BOARDS All explained in detail of main User Guide for this project (Big green download button] BOARD S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU This PCB board supports the CL42T, DRV8825, L298N, ST6128 and ULN2003 driver modules. Info https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU_Info.zip/download Gerbers https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU-03Gerbers.zip/download...
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27-12-2025 Hi All, PCB BOARDS All explained in detail of main User Guide for this project (Big green download button] BOARD S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU This PCB board supports the CL42T, DRV8825, L298N, ST6128 and ULN2003 driver modules. Info https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU_Info.zip/download Gerbers https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU-03Gerbers.zip/download...
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27-12-2025 Hi All, PCB BOARDS All explained in detail of main User Guide for this project (Big green download button] BOARD S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU This PCB board supports the CL42T, DRV8825, L298N, ST6128 and ULN2003 driver modules. Info https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU_Info.zip/download Gerbers https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU-03Gerbers.zip/download...
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27-12-2025 Hi All, PCB BOARDS All explained in detail of main User Guide for this project (Big green download button] BOARD S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU This PCB board supports the CL42T, DRV8825, L298N, ST6128 and ULN2003 driver modules. Info https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU_Info.zip/download Gerbers https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU-03Gerbers.zip/download...
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27-12-2025 Hi All, PCB BOARDS All explained in detail of main User Guide for this project (Big green download button] BOARD S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU This PCB board supports the CL42T, DRV8825, L298N, ST6128 and ULN2003 driver modules. Info https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU_Info.zip/download Gerbers https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU-03Gerbers.zip/download...
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27-12-2025 Hi All, PCB BOARDS All explained in detail of main User Guide for this project (Big green download button] BOARD S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU This PCB board supports the CL42T, DRV8825, L298N, ST6128 and ULN2003 driver modules. Info https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU_Info.zip/download Gerbers https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU-03Gerbers.zip/download...
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27-12-2025 Hi All, PCB BOARDS All explained in detail of main User Guide for this project (Big green download button] BOARD S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU This PCB board supports the CL42T, DRV8825, L298N, ST6128 and ULN2003 driver modules. Info https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU_Info.zip/download Gerbers https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU-03Gerbers.zip/download...
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27-12-2025 Hi All, PCB BOARDS All explained in detail of main User Guide for this project (Big green download button] BOARD S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU This PCB board supports the CL42T, DRV8825, L298N, ST6128 and ULN2003 driver modules. Info https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU_Info.zip/download Gerbers https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/S3-boards/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU/S3_DEVKITC_1_CDLSU-03Gerbers.zip/download...
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27-12-2025 Hi All, DOCUMENTS - PDFs I have released the PDF, which is about 30MB, so then zipped it. It is on the home page for this project; the large green DOWNLOAD button top left. Its 28MB, just the main documentation. There is also the seperate PDF's for Android App PDF https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/android%20application/myESP32S3_AndroidAppGuide.pdf/download ASCOM Driver and ASCOM Test App, PDF https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/ascom-S3-driver/myESP32S3_ASCOMUserGuide.pdf/download...
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27-12-2025 Hi All, I have released the PDF, which is about 30MB, so then zipped it. It is on the home page for this project; the large green DOWNLOAD button top left. Its 28MB, just the main documentation. There is also the seperate PDF's for Android App PDF https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/android%20application/myESP32S3_AndroidAppGuide.pdf/download ASCOM Driver and ASCOM Test App, PDF https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/ascom-S3-driver/myESP32S3_ASCOMUserGuide.pdf/download...
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turn on the log feature of windows app, before connecting to the controller. do the same 3 tests (F, M, S) of move 1600. Once finished send me the windows log please. Use gmail address in PDF please. Regards Robert
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There are some that are 0.9 degrees meaning 400 steps. The majority are 200 steps.
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24-12-2025 I had hoped to be finished by now. But I am not. The outstanding issues are Last minute changes to ASCOM Driver Documentation Focuser User Guide Documentation ASCOM Driver User Guide and the screenshots for above. I have uploaded the boards. I need to test the new ascom drivers and document those. This will not drop before the new year... Regards Robert
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Ok that is good to know.
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Hi The most important thing is the esp32 dev module with 30pins. It does not matter if the serial port is USB-C and if the chip is CP202 (that requires loading the correct serial drivers before starting Arduino. I have used one because I have installed the CP drivers on the PC. Regards Robert
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Tomasz Sorry for delay Yes. Speed is irrelevant with respect to motor steps, so a motor moving 1600 steps should always end up at the same angle (relative to start position before the move) You did not mention what driver chip you are using, and the type of stepper motor. One sure way to get the results you have is the value of motor speed delay is too low. I could probably be able to comment further but without knowing the above its pointless for me to add comments when you may not have the setup...
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15-12-2025 Project Update Most things have now been flagged for public release. At present the User Guide still has a lot of work left. I would say about 50% done, as it means screenshots having to be reshot and so and then again for changes to the config. h file etc, etc. There also some last changes to the firmware which I intend to release at the same time as the Userguide. For the most part firmware is done. But it will all sorts of headaches for me to release it before releasing the user guide....
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28-11-2025 Progress Update i have started to upload applications and userguides. First some recent developments - project is now myESP32S3 - uses dedicated apps, which do not work on other projects - this is the project that replaces the earlier myFP2ESP32 Dev Module Focusers - the esp32 dev project may (or maynot) have future updates - this project is where new updates-features will be posted Completed - New 2025 boards, PCB, DIY, Solderless - Supporting CL42T, DRV8825, L298N, ST1628, TMC2209, TMC2225,...
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28-11-2025 Progress Update i have started to upload applications and userguides. First some recent developments - project is now myESP32S3 - uses dedicated apps, which do not work on other projects - this is the project that replaces the earlier myFP2ESP32 Dev Module Focusers - the esp32 dev project may (or maynot) have future updates - this project is where new updates-features will be posted Completed - New 2025 boards, PCB, DIY, Solderless - Supporting CL42T, DRV8825, L298N, ST1628, TMC2209, TMC2225,...
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I have made significant progress on the next iteration of the ESP32 Focuser. The new boards are done. The firmware written for the new boards. The update to most apps is about 75% complete The documentation is about 75% complete. I have ripped out the details explanation from the main pdf, and provided links to new user guides in the main PDF as well as the links page of Management Server myFP2ESP32_ASCOMUserGuide myFP2ESP32_INDIUserGuide myFP2ESP32-LINIXUserGuide myFP2ESP32_WindowsUserGuide This...
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controller_data.h line 29 change to void Start(void); driver_board.h insert a new line after line 151 byte _ledmode; the new line 152 is int _stepmode = 1;
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Hi Dave There is another update soon I will take a look and post an interim fix tommorrow Any chance of sending me your config.h file? Robert
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31-10-2025 New Firmware Update ESP32DEV v322_02 https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/Firmware/myfp2esp32DevF_322_02.zip/download Fix for stepmode not changing.
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22-10-2025 User Guide Manual PDF update myFP2E32Dev_322_01 https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/Documentation/myFP2E32Dev_322_01.pdf/download Firmware 322_01 https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/Firmware/myfp2esp32F_322_01.zip/download Regards Robert Changes myFP2E32Dev FIRMWARE CHANGES 322_01 21-10-2025 UPDATE RELEASE (Fix ISSUES IN RELEASE 321_085) ADD bak option to Delete file new drag-drop upload pg icons for each MIME type File Rename page to Management...
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:-) you are welcome I have uploaded the src files for that project to here (link beow) if at some stage you might want to modify the apps - depends I guess what level of knowledge you have about Visual Studio and c# No support is available for the apps or changes (unless its an existing bug) https://sourceforge.net/projects/arduinomysqmskyqualitymeter/files/mySQM-v1-Retired/
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:-) you are welcome
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06-10-2025 About mySQM+ status Hi everyone As I have outlined before, the update of the esp32 core from Arduino ESP32 CORE 2.0.16 to Arduino ESP32 CORE 3.2.0 resulted in a huge increase of core size from around 24% to a size of 64%, and I have mentioned before why this increase was done by the core developers at ExpressIf. This means that the available size for apps when down from 70% to 30% (max app size should be kept below 90% otherwise crashes will occur. Having done the conversion to Arduino...
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27-Sep-2025 SEE WARNINGS IN NEXT MESSAGE New PDF User Guide 321_04 https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/Documentation/myFP2E32Dev_321_04.pdf/download New Firmware myFP2E32Dev_321_085 https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/Firmware/myFP2E32Dev_321_085.zip/download New Windows Application 3101 https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/Windows%20Application/myFP2ESP32W-3101.zip/download Add Keymap (Tab) Add Language Update GPUID Fixes Presets...
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Special Notice: WARNING Firmware myFP2E32Dev_321_085 The following have yet to be coded WatchDog Timer Firmware Test Examples NOT WORKING PRO2ESP32TMC2209LGTM target = ESP32 Pico-D4 Requires a custom configuration file Unable to test Use firmware at your own risk. Fairly certain that you should not program a Controller using this firmware! PRO2ESP32LOLINS2MINI Select target CPU as LOLIN S2 MINI Select Partition Scheme as NO OTA (2MB APP, 2MB SPIFFS) I am not sure if the Data Uploader plugin works....
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27-Sep-2025 New PDF User Guide 321_04 https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/Documentation/myFP2E32Dev_321_04.pdf/download New Firmware myFP2E32Dev_321_085 https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/Firmware/myFP2E32Dev_321_085.zip/download New Windows Application 3101 https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/Windows%20Application/myFP2ESP32W-3101.zip/download Add Keymap (Tab) Add Language Update GPUID Fixes Presets NOTE: Unistall previous version...
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Razan About Coil Power, I posted some code back in 2024 Dev // handle coil-power if (ControllerData->get_coilpower_enable() == V_NOTENABLED) { driverboard->releasemotor(); } This should work. Set Coil Power OFF (disabled) Behaviour If Coil power Enable is True, then power remains ON after the move ends. The above code has no effect. Set Coil Power OFF If Coil power Enable is False, when the move starts, coil power is turned ON when the move stops - the above code turns coil power OFF. So the trick...
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I know its like a year late, my apologies I will take a look at the issue if you are still needing help. Cheers Robert
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17-Sep-2025 A lot of effort and timeless hundreds of hours later, there is some progress on the update. I am uploading the new applications and DIY board first. I have not tested the new apps on older firmware 318, but I dont see why they would not work. Obviously I have been using these with the new firmware v321_06. More about that below. New Windows Application 3.1.0.1 https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/Windows%20Application/ New ASCOM APP TESTER 1.4.0.0 https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/ASCOM%20Driver%20Client%20Test%20Application/...
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17-Sep-2025 A lot of effort and timeless hundreds of hours later, there is some progress on the update. I am uploading the new applications and DIY board first. I have not tested the new apps on older firmware 318, but I dont see why they would not work. Obviously I have been using these with the new firmware v321_06. More about that below. New Windows Application 3.1.0.1 https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/Windows%20Application/ New ASCOM APP TESTER 1.4.0.0 https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/ASCOM%20Driver%20Client%20Test%20Application/...
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Additional PDF for LOLINS2 model 04-Sep-2025 Additional PDF info provided. https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/Boards2024/PRO2ESP32LOLINS2MINI/ I have added the pdf, and the ZIP file contains all the files in that folder, there is no need to download all the files imdividually. Moving forward, this board will be deprecated from firmware update release 322. If you wish to continue using this board you should update to firmware 321 when it is released. That will be the last firmware...
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New DIY Board uploaded. 04-Sep-2025 PRO2ESP32DIY38P Which has both DRV8825 and ULN2003 versions. https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/Boards2025/PRO2ESP32DIY38P/ This board is intended to replace RO2ESP32LOLINS2MINI, PRO2ESP32R3WEMOS, PRO2ESP32WEMOSDRV8825H
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New DIY Board uploaded. 04-Sep-2025 PRO2ESP32DIY38P Which has both DRV8825 and ULN2003 versions. https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/Boards2025/PRO2ESP32DIY38P/
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and you were wanting what?
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try these, I use them on a lot of different projects https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32811401993.html
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Do I have to reprogram the Arduino? YES If you do not, but simply change the hardware, that does noit work. Your hardware was configued to use a ULN2003 driver. So unless you reprogram the firmware (having set L298N in config.h then everytime the firmware runs it still thinks its using a ULN2003. If you make a change to any hardware then yes, you have to generate new firmware in Arduino IDE and reprogram the controller Regards Robert
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Do I have to reprogram the Arduino? YES
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It pays to use a 12V motor. More torque and less heat. Dave is right re coil power.
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Sorry I dont know. the ascom driver + INDI for this project have a built in code that supports this. BUT I use NINA and can see the focuser position change during a move, so I would assume it may be some setting somewhere. I am fairly certain that MOST focusers support this also, I dont recall any that do not, I would have to think that there may be something you have missed or coded into the chip firmware. Its possible the "move" you implemented in firmware can prevent the updates, if you look at...
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Yes, if someone finds an issue they can email me and I will put out a fix. Just to be clear, the project is pretty much done and I am not aware of any issues. I do know that there are other commercial focusers based on this firmware, so its rock solid. It works with ASCOM and INDI. But I would advise you to look at the myFP2 rather than this one. They both have apprx the same level of knowledge/skills. But myFP2 is much much better and pretty much stable (no outstanding fixes required), https://sourceforge.net/projects/arduinoascomfocuserpro2diy/...
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Yes, if someone finds an issue they can email me and I will put out a fix. Just to be clear, the project is pretty much done and I am not aware of any issues. I do know that there are other commercial focusers based on this firmware, so its rock solid. It works with ASCOM and INDI. Regards Robert There are other focuser projects still being actively supported, such as myFP2ESP32 and myFP2ESP8266.
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Hi Dave Yes they do run a bit louder, but most of the current is set too high. You can always put one of these so there is a cushion between the stepper motor and the telescope Goin to 1/8 is a bad idea. The torque is significantly reduced about 30% for each reduction in stepmode. So at 1/8th is a lot less than at full. And at 1/8 you have to run with coil power on, else every time you move the stepper motor, you motor can lose up to 7 steps when coil power is turned off after a move. That means...
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Hi BjørnR The new 321 is going to be available soon (I know that sounds like the one who kept shouting Wolf alerts) but it is and has been advancing (I have spent hours every single day basically since may 2025) . Anyhow, it is nearer than before. Regards Robert If you have a gmail address, send me an email to my gmail address..
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There is a new firmware update coming soon v321 which has some more info. After that the firmware update v322 (in process of writing) drops the esp32 variations. Thus new 2025 boards (PCB) as well as a HEAP of DIY boards. With much much better info and docs to go with it. There are going to be 2 branches Branch 1 Continues current 318 line and PCB's. Some PCB's will be deprecated, Next Firmware is going to be myFP2E32Dev_321_01. Another DIY option added ESP32Dev38p-DRV8825_1 and ESP32Dev38p-ULN2003_1....
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C:\Users\tho52849\Documents\Arduino\VSKFocuser\myfp2esp32_318\driver_board.cpp: In member function 'void DRIVER_BOARD::initmove(bool, long int)': driver_board.cpp:976:25: error: too many arguments to function 'hw_timer_t* timerBegin(uint32_t)' 976 | movetimer = timerBegin(1, 80, true); You have the wrong esp32 core defined. You will need to remove that core and install an earlier version. What probably happened is that you got a message in Arduino IDE about new libraries or new xxxx, and you clicked...
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Hi Milan Yes, as stated in PDF, display is not part of default configuration. That means its default state is Disabled and Stopped. So to get it working, the PDF says use management server and page /display So the state changes to Enabled and Running The controller works using two instances of focuser settings. 1 is saved in Filesystem, other is a cached memory version for quick access. So when you enable and run the display, the changes are in the cached memory. After 60-90s the cached memory is...
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Check out https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/Boards2025/PRO2ESP32DIY38P/ for the ULN2003 version, which works if config.h sets as follows #define DRVBRD PRO2ESP32ULN2003 under firmware 318. It is fully supported in new firmware 321+ which should be ready soon.. see attached PDF Regards Robert
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Check out https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfocuserpro2-esp32/files/Boards2025/PRO2ESP32DIY38PDRV/ for the ULN2003 version, which works if config.h sets as follows #define DRVBRD PRO2ESP32ULN2003 under firmware 318. It is fully supported in new firmware 321+ which should be ready soon.. see attached PDF Regards Robert
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Hi Dave This is the current state of things myFP2ESP32 Has now changed into 1. Update of Firmware ESP32 Dev Module with Enhancements, v321+ Existing PCB's New Firmware for ESP32 Dev Modules Only Firmware + Document Done, Firmware in testing Updated ASCOM Driver, Updated Windows app, incomplete ASCOM Conform of ALPACA, ASCOM Driver to do Video to do 2. Migration myFP2ESP to new Chips/PCB's/Firmware - partially complete, untested New PCB 2025. New firmware 321+ only runs on new chips Firmware not yet...
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10-Aug-2025 Hi, update for mysqm+ not yet started, but when I do it should not take long. I am still working on myFP2ESP32 update, which is now going to be a major release, instead of an update. It was nearly ready for release a week or so ago, till I decided to bite the bullet and rewrite all the board/driver code. hence more delays. I may be retired but there ain't enough hours in a day or days of the week at present. RegardsRobert On Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 05:30:16 PM GMT+12, Andrew Wall <astroman@users.sourceforge.net>...
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Hi Andrew Not yet. I see that post was 2 months ago. Time flies. Reason: Am trying hard to finalise the update for myFP2ESP32 WiFi Controller. That update ending up being a significant rewrite of code. Which of course needs testing. And Documentation, and the design of a new boards to replace the ESP32-Dev. It has migrated into two paths now Path1 Use existing controller, some new options added, some removed Path 2 Use adapter board to replace existing esp32-dev chip. Path3 New PCB's with new Chip...
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Hi Andrew Not yet. I see that post was 2 months ago. Time flies. Reason: Am trying hard to finalise the update for myFP2ESP32 WiFi Controller. That update ending up being a significant rewrite of code. Which of course needs testing. And Documentation, and the design of a new boards to replace the ESP32-Dev. It has migrated into two paths now Path1 Use existing controller, some new options added, some removed Path 2 Use adapter board to replace existing esp32-dev chip. Path3 New PCB's with new Chip...
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I dont think that consideration is necessary. I dont have anything to do with that focuser, but I accept nothing can be done about it. I dont expect users to worry about that at all. Use it. Enjoy the stars Regards Robert
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18-June-2025 myFP2ESP32 V2 Update information. As no doubt you have found out that the Arduino IDE 2.x and ESP32 Core is currently multiple versions ahead of what is used for this project. That will change soon. Update Info let me start by outlining the most serious things first. That will set the framework for what comes later, When the Espressif team updated their IDF (which the ESP32 Core is based on), a whole lot of changes were made * methods and parameters changed * timers changed * core code...
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That support is already there. In fact it is probably several times better and a lot more flexible, This was part of the original version way time ago. It got reintroduced into the esp8266 version in Jan this year. I have attached some info from the next version - you will be able to see what I mean. Regards Robert
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07-May-2025 There will be a somewhat detailed post about this project in a week or so. As I have intimated in a previous post, there was a planned migration to Firmware 320+ Arduino IDE 2.3.6 Expressif ESP32 Core 3.2.0 For that migration there is both bad news and good news coming. More about that later, Regards Robert
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Yes, I know about that sensor and I recall posting about that here sometime back. https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/radiocontrolli/RC-SPC1KA/13688193 Regards Robert
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07-May-2025 There will be a somewhat detailed post about this project in a week or so. As I have intimated in a previous post, there was a planned migration to Firmware 320+ Arduino IDE 2.3.6 Expressif ESP32 Core 3.2.0 For that migration there is both bad news and good news coming. More about that later, Regards Robert
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April 2025 I am working my through the next updates for the myFP2ESP32 and mySQM+ projects. Because there is a lot of examples etc of the integration between mySQM+ and myESP32DB, it makes sense to include the myESP32DB project into the update path also. Just to be clear, the update means Support for Arduino IDE 2.3.6 Support for ESP32 Core 3.2.0 ASCOM driver updates for Platform 7 No dates for testing-releases yet Regards Robert
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Hi José Thanks for the post. Are you familiar with Visual Studio, dot Net. c#, one-click apps ?? Development work on this project stopped around 2022. Then the project mySQM+ was designed to be a replacement for mySQM, because all extra features users were requested meant that the arduino NANO was too limited and too slow, and the user then could not implement all available options at the same time dues to restrictions on program space and memory. I believe I built into the ESP32 version this exact...
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Not all buzzers are the same. Obviously a 3 pin buzzer is different, the parts list recommended a pin buzzer, so if you buy different items then you can except a higher chance of things "not working" :-) Regards Robert
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How is the Broker set up? What Broker are you using? I have the mosquitto broker running on my PC. I can see in services its running, I can open mqtt(fx) to access the broker and subscribe to the broker as well as mysqm+ Some things to check Are you using authentication on the broker. If you are then the name and password must be set correctly ans authentication enabled on the mqtt page. IP address of broker. You set it to 192.168.2.133 I think that is the default (same as mine), is there a mqtt...
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