To use TheSkyX with the ASCOM driver you must first instal the ASCOM Mount/Telescope X2 plugin:
The ASCOM Platform is required for most of the drivers and other components. It contains a set of common interfaces, engines, and tools that are used to support most ASCOM drivers and other components. The Platform installer also contains a set of developer tools and documentation which may be optionally installed. ASCOM.DSLR - ASCOM driver for dslr cameras (Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony) - DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging - Cloudy Nights ASCOM.DSLR - ASCOM driver for dslr cameras (Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony) Started by FearL0rd, May 15 2020 10:43 PM astrophotography CMOS ccd dslr.
Here is a base for all elements for AstcamPan control, imaging, guiding and processing, Windows, MAC and Linux USB drivers, ASCOM drivers, the latest firmware and camera control and processing software and tools. If you have any further inquiries, please feel free to contact us, our 7.24 hotline is. Mobile phone: 008755. This ASCOM driver allows the use of a variety of commercial and homebrew passive encoder-based digital setting circles systems with any Windows software that supports the ASCOM standard. This driver works with either alt-az mounts (like a dobsonian) or equatorial mounts.
1. Bring up a browser and navigate to http://www.ascom-standards.org/Downloads/Plugins.htm
2. Download and install the latest version of Mount/Telescope X2 to ASCOM Converter for TheSky X
1.Locate TheSkyX executable. This is (normally in Program Files or Program Files (x86), Software Bisque, TheSky X Professional).
2.Right click and select 'Run as Administrator'
3.Answer Yes to the 'are you sure' security popup
4.Wait until TheSky X starts up completely
5.Click Telescope Setup in the menu:
6.Click Mount Setup then Choose...
7.Select ASCOM/Telescope Driver for the mount type, then click OK.
8.Now, back in the Imaging System Setup click Mount Setup, Settings... Answer No to the 'Do you want to read...?' popup.
Ascom Driver 6.0
9.You will see the usual ASCOM Chooser
10.Select telescope type (AstroPhysics GTO V2 Mount).
11.Click Properties in the Chooser to configure the mount.
12.Close the Chooser.
13.From there it's normal TheSky X operation
FLI Software Installation Kit (except for Kepler)
The FLI Software Installation Kit installs FLI's applications and USB device drivers. You will need to remove any previous FLI software before installing this package.
Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 32-bit
Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 64-bit
CenterLine Filter Wheels
After installing one of the kits above, download the following updated FLIFilter application. Run the version of FLIFilter in the CenterLine zip file.
FLIFilter for CenterLine Filter Wheels
Development (except for Kepler)
Finger Lakes Instrumentation's device interface software is open source, making it easier for our customers to directly interface FLI's devices. The SDK is supported on the following operating syste5ms: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.x/10, Linux and Apple OSX. FLI's SDK is open source, please note the license agreement located in a comment block at the top of each file.
SDK Documentation
Example Code
SDK Download (1.104)
Windows Binaries (2.0.4)
Linux Kernel Module (1.3.2)
Linux Kernel Module (1.5, for kernel 4.18)
We highly recommend Windows 10 64-bit for Kepler. We do not recommend Windows 7, especially the 32-bit version.
If you are using a CFW filter wheel with a Kepler camera, please also install the Software Kit above.
If you are using the QSFP fiber interface, please also install the PCIe driver below.
FLI Pilot Software V1.2.69 for Kepler Cameras: Windows 7/8/10 32-bit (5.4 Mb): Download
FLI Pilot Software V1.2.69 for Kepler Cameras: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit (5.8 Mb): Download
PCIe QSFP driver: Download
Kepler Camera Manual (Draft; Website)
Kepler Camera Manual (15 July 2019; 10 Mb pdf): Download
Kepler Camera Firmware Updater v.1.14 (4.8 Mb): Download
KL400 Firmware RevE (1.4 Mb) (Requires Firmware Updater): Download
KL4040 Firmware v.20 (2.8 Mb) (Requires Firmware Updater): Download
Kepler Camera ASCOM driver v.6.2.7790.39237 (30 April 2021) (Requires Microsoft VC++ below) (2 Mb): Download
Kepler Camera ASCOM driver Manual (1 Mb pdf): Download
Kepler Camera Windows SDK Version 1.12.28 (5.5 Mb): Download
Kepler KL4040 Basic Example Code (79 Mb): Download
Kepler Camera Linux Version 1.12.28 for Centos7: Download
Kepler Camera Linux Version 1.12.28 for Ubuntu: Download
Kepler LabVIEW Tools (1.9 Mb): Download
LabVIEW Tools requires MS VC++: MS-VC++
Kepler LabVIEW Manual (1.1 Mb): Download
Kepler MatLab driver (30 Mb): Download
TheSkyX by Software Bisque
Plug-in support for TheSkyX is distributed in the software installation for TheSkyX and/or TheSkyX daily build. Windows users will still need to download the FLI Software Installation Kit (above) for device driver installation.
MaxIM Read Me First!
(Updated 04/29/09) - This PDF lists the steps for proper installation of FLI cameras for use in MaxIM DL. - Download
FLI MaxIM DL/CCD Plug-In
(Updated 2/24/2013) - Unzip these files into the MaxIM DL/CCD directory for the latest Plug-In (1.2.3) with support for speed changing and RBI elimination. - Download
TheSkyX by Software Bisque
Plug-in support for TheSkyX is distributed in the software installation for TheSkyX and/or TheSkyX daily build. Windows users will still need to download the FLI Software Installation Kit (above) for device driver installation.
Ascom Driver Download
INDI Support
INDI is a cross-platform system designed for automation and control of astronomical instruments. INDI drivers are available for FLI CCD cameras & filter wheels. INDI supports autoguiding & autofocus and runs on multiple clients such as KStars, and Sky Charts. Read more about INDI and download the latest version directly from the INDI web site (link).
Labview Support
FLI's SDK (available in the right pane) works natively with LabVIEW. If you need further support, including training and integration, contact Sixclear sixclear.com. Sixclear provides ready-to-use support for all of FLI's products.
In the event that your FLI product needs service please open and briefly complete the RMA form below. Once this is completed please e-mail to FLI here. If you have any questions or trouble with the RMA form please contact FLI here or 585-624-3760.
Ascom Driver C#
RMA Forms
Ascom Driver Tutorial
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