INDI Drivers for AstroMeters.eu

Official INDI drivers for AstroMeters.eu devices – premium hardware for astronomy enthusiasts and professionals. Our drivers enable seamless integration and full control of your telescope accessories and environmental monitoring devices.

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🔭 Supported Devices

AMFOC01 – Focuser

• Description: Precision focuser for telescopes, designed for demanding astronomical observations.

• Key features:

  • Absolute positioning with 1,000,000 step range
  • Hardware & software temperature compensation
  • Real-time monitoring (position, temperature)
  • Easy position synchronization

AMSKY01 – Weather Station

• Description: Multi-sensor weather station for monitoring observing conditions.

• Key features:

  • Measures temperature, humidity, dew point, sky brightness (lux), and cloud coverage
  • Automatic weather data injection into FITS headers
  • Continuous data streaming via serial interface

AMTEST01 – Test Driver

• Description: Generic test driver for debugging and development.

• Key features:

  • Connects to any serial device
  • Prints all incoming data with timestamps
  • Simulation mode for offline development

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📦 Installation

Requirements

• Linux-based system (Stellarmate, Astroberry, Ubuntu, RPi OS, etc.)
• INDI Library (libindi-dev)
• CMake ≥ 3.13

sudo apt install cmake libindi-dev libxisf-dev

Build & Install

git clone https://github.com/AstroMeters/indi-astrometers.git
cd indi-astrometers
mkdir build && cd build
cmake ..
make -j$(nproc)
sudo make install

Installed files:

• Binaries: /usr/bin/
• XML driver definitions: /usr/share/indi/

🚀 Getting Started

1. Start your INDI server (e.g., with KStars/Ekos, CCDCiel, N.I.N.A.).
2. Connect your AstroMeters device(s) to your computer.
3. In your INDI client, locate AstroMeters drivers under the appropriate category (Focuser, Weather).
4. Connect and enjoy precise, reliable control over your observatory!

🙌 Contributing

We welcome community involvement! If you want to report a bug, request a feature, or submit code:

1. Open an Issue for bugs or feature suggestions.
2. Fork this repository.
3. Create a new branch (feature/my-feature).
4. Submit a Pull Request with a clear description.

Please follow the INDI coding style and include test cases where possible.

📧 Support

For questions, troubleshooting, or commercial support, visit astrometers.eu or email us at info@astrometers.eu.

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📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.