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29 | 29 | #### 1.1 Complete LX200 Protocol Implementation
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30 | 30 | - **Priority: CRITICAL**
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31 | 31 | - Implement full command parser and response generator
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32 |
| -- Add error handling and timeout management |
| 32 | +- Implement the Mount class with a coordinate transformation engine |
| 33 | +- Add error handling and timeout management |
33 | 34 | - Support core commands: slewing, positioning, tracking
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34 |
| -- Enable compatibility with SkySafari, Stellarium, ASCOM |
| 35 | +- Implement emergency stop functionality |
35 | 36 |
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36 | 37 | #### 1.2 Mount Control System
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37 | 38 | - **Priority: CRITICAL**
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38 |
| -- Expand Mount class with coordinate transformation engine |
39 | 39 | - Implement RA/DEC to stepper coordinate mapping
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40 | 40 | - Add real-time sidereal tracking algorithms
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41 |
| -- Support different mount types (German Equatorial, Fork) |
42 | 41 |
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43 | 42 | #### 1.3 Stepper Motor Integration
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44 | 43 | - **Priority: CRITICAL**
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45 | 44 | - Connect Zephyr stepper framework to Mount class
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46 | 45 | - Implement homing and limit switch support
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47 | 46 | - Add basic calibration procedures
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48 | 47 | - Support TMC2209/TMC5160 drivers on MKS Robin Nano
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| 48 | +- Enable compatibility with SkySafari, Stellarium, ASCOM |
49 | 49 |
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50 | 50 | #### 1.4 Basic Safety & Control
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51 | 51 | - **Priority: HIGH**
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52 |
| -- Implement emergency stop functionality |
53 | 52 | - Add software limits and collision detection
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54 | 53 | - Basic power management
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55 | 54 | - Status monitoring and error reporting
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| 55 | +- Web-based configuration interface |
56 | 56 |
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57 | 57 | ---
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58 | 58 |
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62 | 62 | #### 2.1 Advanced Calibration System
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63 | 63 | - **Priority: HIGH**
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64 | 64 | - Automated star alignment (1-star, 2-star, 3-star)
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65 |
| -- Polar alignment assistance with drift method |
| 65 | +- Support different mount types (German Equatorial, Fork) |
66 | 66 | - Periodic error correction (PEC)
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67 | 67 | - Pointing model with atmospheric refraction correction
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68 | 68 |
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76 | 76 | #### 2.3 User Interface Development
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77 | 77 | - **Priority: MEDIUM**
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78 | 78 | - Touch display support (TFT, OLED)
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79 |
| -- Web-based configuration interface |
80 | 79 | - Mobile app connectivity (WiFi/BT)
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81 | 80 | - Comprehensive diagnostic tools
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82 | 81 |
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167 | 166 |
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168 | 167 | ---
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169 | 168 |
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170 |
| -## 📋 Implementation Priorities |
171 |
| - |
172 |
| -### **Immediate (Next 3 months)** |
173 |
| -1. Complete LX200 protocol implementation |
174 |
| -2. Implement basic coordinate transformation in Mount class |
175 |
| -3. Integrate stepper drivers with mount control |
176 |
| -4. Basic tracking and slewing functionality |
177 |
| - |
178 |
| -### **Short-term (3-6 months)** |
179 |
| -1. Automated calibration procedures |
180 |
| -2. Additional hardware board support |
181 |
| -3. Web-based configuration interface |
182 |
| -4. Comprehensive error handling |
183 |
| - |
184 |
| -### **Medium-term (6-12 months)** |
185 |
| -1. Touch display support |
186 |
| -2. Advanced alignment algorithms |
187 |
| -3. Multiple mount type support |
188 |
| -4. Professional automation features |
189 |
| - |
190 |
| -### **Long-term (12+ months)** |
191 |
| -1. Custom object tracking |
192 |
| -2. Professional ecosystem integration |
193 |
| -3. Community platform development |
194 |
| -4. Commercial-grade reliability |
195 |
| - |
196 |
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197 |
| - |
198 | 169 | ## 🎯 Success Metrics
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199 | 170 |
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200 | 171 | - **Technical**: Successfully control major telescope mount brands
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203 | 174 | - **Compatibility**: Support for 20+ controller boards, major astronomy software
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204 | 175 | - **Documentation**: Complete user and developer documentation
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205 | 176 |
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206 |
| -This roadmap transforms OpenAstroFirmware from a work-in-progress into a comprehensive, professional-grade telescope mount control system while maintaining its open-source, DIY-friendly nature. |
| 177 | +This roadmap transforms OpenAstroFirmware from a work-in-progress into a comprehensive, professional-grade telescope mount control system while maintaining its open-source, DIY-friendly nature. |
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