
The rest of the activities happen within those functions which allows us to alter the flow of the program so that the screens are not refreshed multiple times per second.Ĭalculations : I have used some information found on internet on how to calculate position of stellar objects. Thus in the LOOP() section you will see a very small portion of the code that only says "Consider Touch. and the screen not flickers because of the LOOP() we need to invent a mechanism to let Arduino know what is the User expects it to do. So in order to assure we have screens, touch inputs and etc.

Usually Arduino program have 2 sections- SETUP() and LOOP() SETUP() is executed at the beginning of the program and basically it utilizes the system LOOP() is a constant loop function which fires multiple times per second.

You should know how the Arduino code works. All referenced row numbers are according the code of V2.1. or simply download the whole package from. To understand this part you need to download the code from the Project Files, along with the "libraries" files. After all this is one of the most significant strengths of this project! The system works with stepper motors of all types and can be mounted on both DIY Mounts or Commercially available products like SkyWatcher, MEADE, Orion, Vixen and etc.īefore we start, it is important that you understand how the software works in order to be able to make changes and customize it for you. In case, however, you'd like to take advantage of your electronic devices, #rDUINOScope utilizes Bluetooth communication (wire-free setup) to connect with all electronic devices and accept commands based on MEADE LX200 communication protocol. Implemented alignment procedures allow for an "always in the eyepiece" experience when slewing to selected objects and once the object is in the eyepiece, the system keeps tracking it. Drafted as a stand alone system, rDUINOScope does not need a PC, tablet or cell phone, nor Internet connection in order to operate and deliver stunning views!īasically it has a database with THE BEST 250 stellar objects (Messier and Hidden Treasures Catalogues) and 200 stars, calculates their position on the sky and points the telescope. RDUINOScope is an open source, Arduino Due-based Telescope Control System (GOTO).
