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IPARCOS is an INDI (indilib.org) client for Android

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Important ❗ this project has been merged with Sky Map in a new app, Telescope.Touch

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IPARCOS

IPARCOS (Indi Protocol Android Remote COntrol Software) is an INDI client for Android. It features an INDI control panel, a mount and focuser controller and a database of objects to point the telescope.

Features

  • Mount and focuser controller with directional pads and speed controls
  • Database full of objects to which you can point the telescope directly from the app
  • INDI control panel compatible with every device (BLOB properties not yet supported)
  • Languages: English, Italian and French (partial translation)

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Installing IPARCOS

  • From Google Play: no more available, please upgrade to Telescope.Touch
  • From the .apk file:
    • Allow apps from unknown sources in the Android settings (Settings → Security → Unknown sources)
    • Download and install the latest release from the GitHub project page

Usage

  1. Prerequisite
  • Minimum Android version: 5.0
  • An INDI server must be running on the remote computer.
  • You must have network access to the server.
    • To achieve this, the Android device and the remote computer can be placed on your home network.
    • Alternatively, you can create a wireless network with your Android device and connect the remote computer to this network.
  1. Connection:
  • Choose the server address in the list or press on "Add server" to add a new server in the list
  • Optionally, you can change the port number if you do not use the default value for the INDI protocol (7624)
  • Click on "Connect"
  1. Use the INDI control panel
  • Click on the gear icon in the navigation bar to display the control panel
  • Use the tabs to switch between the devices
  • The properties of the device are displayed in a list. Click on a property to edit it or show the details.
  1. Control the telescope motion
  • Press the joystick to display the telescope motion control panel
  • The buttons will be enabled or disabled depending on the devices features.
  • If the device is not connected, the properties may not appear and the buttons will be disabled
  1. Focuser control
  • Supports speed control, focus in/out and absolute position

Developed by

  • Marco Cipriani (@marcocipriani01)
  • Romain Fafet (@farom57)

Thanks to

  • @theChef613 for his support and testing

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