CHANGELOG.md

Changelog

All notable changes to INDIGO framework will be documented in this file.

[2.0-306] - 14 Dec Sat 2024

Overall:

• indigo_client:

  • show driver name when initialization fails

• indigo_server:

  • add OS and arch to the welcome message

Driver fixes:

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • selection cleared during pause on transit
  • clear include and exclude regions when CCD_FRAME changes

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • clear include and exclude regions when CCD_FRAME changes

• indigo_agent_mount:

  • AGENT_COORDINATES_PROPAGATE_THESHOLD label changet to a more descriptive one

• indigo_agent_alpaca:

  • support for bayered images added

• indigo_ccd_playerone:

  • updated SDK to v.3.7.1

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • updated SDK to 1.37
  • add macOS on arm64 support

• indigo_fcuser_asi:

  • add macOS on arm64 support

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

  • fix crash with Fuji camera in a specific configurtion
  • DSLR_DELETE_IMAGE_OFF ignored for Fuji X-T1

• indigo_ccd_simulator:

  • CCD_FRAME added

[2.0-304] - 5 Dec Thu 2024

Overall:

• indigo_docs:
  • update IMAGING_AF_TUNING.md

Driver fixes:

• indigo_focuser_fc3:

  • fix device identification

• indigo_ccd_atik:

  • read temperature flag handling fixed

• indigo_ccd_atik2:

  • pre-exposure handling fixed

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

  • item labels changed
  • Canon - 2s delay used only if some kind of mirror lockup is supported

[2.0-302] - 2 Dec Mon 2024

Overall:

• indigo_ccd_driver:

  • %R for resolution and %B for binning support added to image file name templates
  • indigo_ccd_driver: add JD to the fits header

• "Conflicting driver XXX is already loaded" lossage moved to INDIGO_ERROR

New Drivers:

• indigo_cdd_atik2
  • Legacy Atik driver - CCD/USB2.0 and macOS only (to handle missing Apple Silicon support in Atik SDK)

Driver fixes:

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • label text unification
  • remove selection resizing according to binning as it causes problems
  • binning change resets selection, include and exclude regions
  • reset the selection if the selection contains no stars at start
  • fix regression in calibration introduced in 2.0-300
  • fix unhandled case when no stars are detected
  • better quality estimator for DONUTS guiding (more tests needed)

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • clear star selection on binning change
  • remove selection resizing according to binning as it causes problems
  • binning change resets selection, include and exclude regions

• indigo_agent_mount:

  • typo fix

• indigo_agent_scripting:

  • ducktape engine upgraded to version 2.7

• indigo_ccd_touptek & OEM:

  • fix CCD_FRAME_BITS_PER_PIXEL

• indigo_ccd_atik:

  • SDK updated to 2024.11.26.2038

[2.0-300] - 16 Nov Sat 2024

Driver fixes:

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • optional include/exclude regions added to selection property

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • optional include/exclude regions added to selection property
  • better error handling for DONUTS guiding
  • fix SNR calculation for DONUTS guiding

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

  • fix retry sequence for FUJIFILM X-Pro3

[2.0-298] - 07 Nov Thu 2024

Overall:

• ccd_driver:
  • TIFF generation fixed

Driver fixes:

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • experimental bahtinov focusing added
  • estimator property items labels changed
  • focus routines refactoring
  • add "Error:" and "Warning:" prefixes to some messages to show them color coded in clients
  • do not show warning if stars are less than requested if U-Curve is not used
  • focuser movement can be controlled by joystick buttons
  • remove the flat bottom of gaus_blur() - better for iterative focusing simulation but U-Curve simulation deteriorated a bit.
  • single frame preview process added
  • separation of AGENT_IMAGER_FOCUS_INITIAL_ITEM to AGENT_IMAGER_FOCUS_ITERATVE_INITIAL_ITEM and
    AGENT_IMAGER_FOCUS_UCURVE_STEP_ITEM and synchronization from AGENT_IMAGER_FOCUS_FINAL_ITEM to AGENT_IMAGER_FOCUS_ITERATVE_FINAL_ITEM. New clients should prefer AGENT_IMAGER_FOCUS_UCURVE_STEP_ITEM, AGENT_IMAGER_FOCUS_ITERATVE_INITIAL_ITEM and AGENT_IMAGER_FOCUS_ITERATVE_FINAL_ITEM if present over AGENT_IMAGER_FOCUS_INITIAL_ITEM and AGENT_IMAGER_FOCUS_FINAL_ITEM retained for backward compatibility only.
  • final estimator evaluated in iterative focusing to guess process result
  • avoid estimator change while process is running
  • AGENT_IMAGER_STATS_FOCUS_POSITION added to AGENT_IMAGER_STATS
  • focus estimator change resets stats
  • fix U-Curve midpoint detection

• indigo_agent_mount

  • meridian flip fixed

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • single frame preview process added
  • subframing disabled for multistar

• indigo_ccd_simulator

  • CCD Bahtinov Mask Simulator device added
  • bad free() fixed
  • remove some useless debug messages

• indigo_ccd_qhy2

  • updated SDK V2024.10.30
  • native ARM support added to macOS build

• indigo_ccd_svb

  • updated SDK v1.12.8

indigo_wheel_playerone: - update SDK v.1.2.1

• indigo_mount_synscan

  • equatorial coordinates state transition fixed

• indigo_ccd_ptp

  • Fuji control priority bug fixed

• indigo_focuser_astroasis

  • SDK updated to v.2.0.2
  • fix enumeration
  • follow the convention to use #XX as device suffix not (XX)
  • add factory reset

New Drivers:

• indigo_wheel_astroasis
  • Astroasis wheel driver

[2.0-296] - 26 Oct Sat 2024 [This is a huge release]

Overall:

• INDIGO Licence is simplified and made it GPL compatible

• indigo_raw_utils:

  • add indigo_find_stars_precise_filtered()
  • fix wrong threshold for HFD calculation

• indigo_docs:

  • update DRIVER_DEVELOPMENT_BASICS.md
  • update INDIGO_SERVER_AND_DRIVERS_GUIDE.md to reflect the new serial port autoselection mechanism
  • CLIENT_DEVELOPMENT_BASICS.md - explain how to handle property change asynchronously
  • clarify some points in POLAR_ALIGNMENT.md

• ccd_driver:

  • more format specifiers added to image name (like %G for gain etc)

• multi instance support fixed for non-hotplug drivers

• filter_agents:

  • main groups of selected devices are mapped to the agent namespace

• Forced consistent usage of SIMULATION property

• double to hexagesimal conversion corner case fixed

• BAYERPAT for X-Trans masks fixed

• indigo_usbserial_utils:

  • add indigo_enumerate_usb_serial_devices()
  • usbserial devices are labeled with device name for better identification
  • auto:// prefix added to let INDIGO select the best serial port for the device

• mount drivers:

  • EPOCH handling unified

• proeprty snooping refactored and fixed

• property_removed removed from indigo_filter_context, indigo_filter_cached_property() marked as deprecated

• indigo_bus: crash in logging fixed

• indigo_examples:

  • dynamic_driver_client.c enhanced
  • fix executable_driver_client.c

• indigo_list_usbserial: new utility program to list usbserial devices with VID, PID, Vendor and Product names

New Drivers:

• indigo_focuser_lacerta:

  • Lacerta focusers driver added

• indigo_ccd_pentax:

  • Pentax camera driver added

Driver fixes:

• indigo_agent_scripting:

  • Sequencer.js: compensation mode control added

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • reengineered star selection
  • last guiding log is mapped to /guiding URL on tcp server
  • star selection reset when mount is slewed
  • proper handling of camera change
  • add CLEAR_SELECTION process
  • configurable behaviour on lost guiding stars added
  • refactored to use snooping instead of cached properties
  • overall rengineereing and cleanup

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • reengineered star selection
  • better sample collection for U-Curve focusing
  • multistar U-Curve focusing added
  • fix peak and FWHM item population
  • add MAX_STARS_TO_USE item to AGENT_IMAGER_STATS property
  • apply the delay for all types of frames
  • abort batch race fixed
  • proeper handling of camera change
  • focuser temperature added to FITS metadata
  • star selection reset when mount is slewed
  • remove unused BACKLASH_IN and OUT items
  • add CLEAR_SELECTION process
  • autofocus redesign
  • refactored to use snooping instead of cached properties
  • overall reengineering and cleanup

• indigo_agent_mount:

  • limits handling fixed
  • indigo_agent_mount: increase slew timeout to hadle speeds >= 1 deg/s
  • overall reengineering and cleanup

• indigo_agent_alpaca:

  • item name arrays made static

• indigo_ccd_touptek & OEMs:

  • update SDK 57.26598.20240928
  • remove old message

• indigo_ccd_playerone:

  • update SDK v3.7.0

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • make property handling non blocking

• indigo_mount_nexstar:

  • safer guiding isolation
  • port autoselection added

• agent_auxiliary:

  • related agents switch added

• indigo_ccd_sbig:

  • show message at camera plug to reload the dirver - SDK lists devices only once
  • remove double AO attch log
  • fixed stale devices on change
  • fix device slot alocation
  • remove use of environment variables - AO and wheel can be selected
  • README.md updated

• indigo_ccd_simulator:

  • temperature fluctuation added

• indigo_ccd_andor:

  • add install target to Makefile

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

  • crash on uknown camera fixed
  • filtering of vendor properties fixed

• indigo_mount_rainbow:

  • implement handshake at open to identiify if it is a Rainbow Astro mount

• indigo_focuser_asi:

  • use global indigo_device_enumeration_mutex to avoid driver locks
  • typo fix

• indigo_focuser_astroasis:

  • use global indigo_device_enumeration_mutex to avoid driver locks
  • update SDK
  • SDK messages mapped to indigo debug level

• indigo_guider_asi:

  • use global indigo_device_enumeration_mutex to avoid driver locks

• indigo_guider_gpusb:

  • use global indigo_device_enumeration_mutex to avoid driver locks

• indigo_wheel_asi:

  • use global indigo_device_enumeration_mutex to avoid driver locks

• indigo_wheel_fli:

  • use global indigo_device_enumeration_mutex to avoid driver locks

• indigo_wheel_mi:

  • use global indigo_device_enumeration_mutex to avoid driver locks

• indigo_wheel_playerone:

  • use global indigo_device_enumeration_mutex to avoid driver locks
  • typo fixed

• indigo_gps_nmea:

  • autoselect devices that contain GPS / GNSS in their product strings

• indigo_aux_uch:

  • make port auto selectable

• indigo_mount_asi:

  • make port auto selectable

• indigo_mount_pmc8:

  • typo fixed

• indigo_aux_ppb:

  • make port auto selectable

• indigo_focuser_dmfc:

  • make port auto selectable

• indigo_focuser_primaluce:

  • make port auto selectable

• indigo_focuser_wemacro:

  • make port auto selectable

• indigo_focuser_usbv3:

  • make port auto selectable

• indigo_rotator_falcon:

  • port autoselection added

• indigo_guider_cgusbst4:

  • make port auto selectable

• indigo_mount_lx200:

  • make port auto selectable

Obsolated drivers:

• indigo_agent_lx200_server
• indigo_agent_alignment
• indigo_ccd_gphoto2
• indigo_ccd_ica
• indigo_guider_eqmac

[2.0-294] - 11 Aug Sun 2024

Overall:

• CCD_UPLOAD_MODE_NONE_ITEM added to CCD_UPLOAD_MODE_PROPERTY, hidden by default

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_ccd_simulator:

  • CCD_UPLOAD_MODE_NONE_ITEM on CCD_UPLOAD_MODE_PROPERTY implemented for DSLR simulator

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

  • CCD_UPLOAD_MODE_NONE_ITEM on CCD_UPLOAD_MODE_PROPERTY implemented for Nikon and Canon (doesn't download the image from the camera at all)

• indigo_ccd_sbig:

  • SDK updated, external SDK not needed for macOS anymore

• indigo_focuser_primaluce:

  • max value for FOCUSER_STEPS fixed

• indigo_mount_ioptron:

  • no_park flag settings fixed

• indigo_mount_starbook:

  • added support for firmware version lower than 2.7

• indigo_ccd_mi:

  • SDK updated to 0.11.1 / 0.10.1

[2.0-292] - 01 Aug Thu 2024

Overall:

• indigo_make_psf_map() added to raw utils

• tools/metainfo.sh replaced by indigo_driver_metadata

• pseudo-tty simulators updated to use curses

• indigo_ccd_driver:

  • CCD_EGAIN prroperty added
  • save EGAIN in FITS/TIFF file
  • SWCREATE added to FITS/TIFF headers;

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • FOCUSPOS FITS keyword added correctly

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • SNR is item populated for all detection algorithms

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • populate CCD_EGAIN property

• indigo_ccd_mi:

  • fix pixel size rounding
  • populate CCD_EGAIN property

• indigo_ccd_playerone:

  • populate CCD_EGAIN property

• indigo_ccd_atik:

  • SDK updated to v.2024.06.29.1893

• indigo_mount_lx200:

  • TeenAstro support added

• indigo_focuser_astroasis:

  • added support for Intel and Arm MacOS

• indigo_wheel_fli:

  • fix race in the configuration loading

• indigo_aux_ppb:

  • persistent configuration fixed
  • add basic Saddle PowerBox support
  • P# response is included in the error message to help identify new device models

• indigo_aux_upb:

  • P# response is included in the error message to help identify new device models

• ccd_qhy2:

  • SDK updated to v.2024.07.29

[2.0-290] - 22 Jul Mon 2024

Overall:

• name and device attributes added to getProperty command in JSON protocol

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_focuser_primaluce:

  • calibration routine enabled for Esatto2 focusers

• indigo_rotator_falcon:

  • support for v2 added

• indigo_ccd_playerone

  • SDK updated to v3.6.3

• indigo_ccd_touptek & OEMs

  • SDK updated to v56.25996.20240707
  • focuser support added

• indigo_aux_wcv4ec

  • support for firmware 20240618

• indigo_mount_starbook

  • responsiveness issues fixed

• indigo_agent_mount

  • broken LX200 server fixed

• indigo_aux_upb:

  • issues with powerlines persistence fixed

New drivers:

• indigo_aux_upb3:

  • driver for PegasusAstro UltimatePowebox v3 and newer

• indigo_focuser_fc3:

  • driver for PegasusAstro FocusCube v3 and newer

• indigo_focuser_astroasis

  • driver for Astroasis Oasis focuser

[2.0-288] - 28 Jun Fri 2024

Overall:

• indigo_examples: add remote_server_client_mount.c example

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • fix image format restoration after focus failure in a sequence

• indigo_agent_alpaca:

  • naming convetion fixed

• indigo_gps_nmea:

  • add support for GALILEO, GLONASS, BEIDOU, NAVIC and QZSS
  • automatic or user selectable positioning system

• indigo_mount_ioptron

  • add support for HEM15 mount

New drivers:

• indigo_ccd_bresser:

  • driver for Bresser (touptek OEM) cameras

• indigo_ocuser_optecfl:

  • Optec FocusLynx focusers driver

[2.0-286] - 06 Jun Thu 2024

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • fix AGENT_GUIDER_FLIP_REVERSES_DEC proeprty initialization

• indigo_agent_scripting:

  • Sequencer.js: function precise_goto(exposure, ra, dec) added

• indigo_mount_nexstar:

  • better park but still not perfect
  • libnexstar - fix mount capabilities CAN_GET_SIDE_OF_PIER & CAN_ALIGN for SkyWatcher

• indigo_ccd_playerone:

  • fix streaming abort for exposures < 1s

• indigo_gps_nmea:

  • move message that is not really error from ERROR to DEBUG

[2.0-284] - 31 May Fri 2024

Overall:

• indigo_stretch:

  • fix crash with GRBG CFA

• indigo_filter:

  • batch capture with DSLRs fixed

• indigo_ccd_driver:

  • fix crash in mkpath()
  • simpler, non-racursive and more robust implementation of mkpath()

• indigo_tools:

  • add fits_to_raw.c usefull for debugging, it will not be compiled by default as it requires cfitsio

• indigo_libs:

  • add sky bortle class

• insigo_aux_driver:

  • move SKY_BRIGHTNESS and SKY_TEMPERATURE to WEATHER
  • add SKY_BORTLE_CLASS to WEATHER

• indigo_raw_utils:

  • indigo_find_stars_precise() discards stars that are in close proximity and can be included in the same slection
  • better star detection - the oversaturated stars will not affect the detection of the good stars

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • fix star duplication in selection if there are no enough stars

• indigo_agent_scripting:

  • redundant message removed

• indigo_ccd_touptek & OEM:

  • updated SDK to version 55.25633.20240519

• indigo_ccd_playerone:

  • updated SDK to version 3.6.2

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

  • add missing mandatory CCD_FRAME property

• indigo_ccd_svb:

  • fixed abort streaming

• indigo_aux_cloudwatcher:

  • support fw 5.89
  • add support for sky quality
  • add sky bortle scale estimate
  • C! command optimization
  • use indigo_aux_dewpoint()
  • fix read error with the new dark sensor in dark conditions
  • remove forgotten message
  • add warning regarding the initial reading

• indigo_aux_sqm:

  • add sky bortle scale estimate

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • updted SDK to version 1.35

• indigo_mount_simulator:

  • DEC for parked mount on southern hemisphere fixed

• indigo_mount_nexstar:

  • fix park for southern hemisphere

• indigo_ccd_mi:

  • updated SDK to version 0.11.0 / 0.10.0
    • sdd new camera PIDs
    • fix macOS exposure issue

[2.0-282] - 02 May Thu 2024

Overall:

• indigo_raw_utils:

  • add indigo_is_bayered_image() and use it in agents

• indigo_ccd_driver:

  • move abort exposure code to indigo_ccd_abort_exposure_cleanup()
  • proeprly initialize CCD_ABORT_EXPOSURE

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_agent_astrometry:

  • FITS conversion bug fixed

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • find precise star positions
  • change AGENT_IMAGER_SELECTION_RADIUS max and default values
  • equalize RGB channels for bayered images - fixes isse with finding stars on the image and measuring HFD and FWHM

• indigo_ccd_touptek & OEM:

  • ABORT_EXPOSURE behaviour fixed

• indigo_ccd_svb:

  • update SDK to v.1.12.6
  • set WB to reasonable values for color cameras as the defaults are not ok
  • ABORT_EXPOSURE behaviour fixed

• indigo_ccd_iidc:

  • ABORT_EXPOSURE behaviour fixed

• indigo_ccd_uvc:

  • ABORT_EXPOSURE behaviour fixed

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • ABORT_EXPOSURE behaviour fixed

• indigo_ccd_playerone:

  • ABORT_EXPOSURE behaviour fixed

• indigo_ccd_simulator:

  • DSLR simulator now produces FITS and XISF

[2.0-280] - 12 Apr Fri 2024

Overall:

• mount_drivers: MOUNT_SIDE_OF_PIER permission fixed
• cltools.sh: build fixed for recent macOS
• initial property enumeration fixed for several drivers
• indigo_client: INDIGO_MAX_DRIVERS increased to 256

New Drivers:

• indigo_focuser_ioptron:

  • driver for iOptron focuser (untested)

• indigo_focuser_qhy:

  • driver for QHY Q-Focuser added

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • batch is paused on meridian ONLY if it was started BEFORE reaching meridian
  • more optimal U-Curve AF approach
  • U-Curve focusing is default now
  • better AF logging
  • fixed initial and final steps - can not be 0

• indigo_ccd_simulator:

  • fix crash in gausian blur

• indigo_mount_simulator:

  • SIDE_OF_PIER simulation implemented

• indigo_focuser_asi:

  • temperature focus compensation uses FOCUSER_COMPENSATION.THRESHOLD

• indigo_focuser_dsd:

  • temperature focus compensation uses FOCUSER_COMPENSATION.THRESHOLD

• indigo_focuser_mypro2:

  • temperature focus compensation uses FOCUSER_COMPENSATION.THRESHOLD

• indigo_ccd_touptek & OEMs:

  • sdk updated to 55.25159.20240404
  • fix CCD_MODE_PROPERTY initialization at connect
  • camera LEDs can be turrned on and off (if supported by the hardware) useful for telescopes like RASA

[2.0-278] - 31 Mar Sun 2024

Overall:

• build system fixes

• indigo_rotator_driver:

  • add relative move property
  • added callibration proeprty

• indigo_polynomial_fit:

  • added polynomial fit functions

• Sequencer.js:

  • home() operation added
  • added dynamic properties for active loops

• indigo_docs:

  • IMAGING_AF_TUNING.md - updated to describe U-Curve

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • fix FOCUSER_MODE_PROPERTY, CCD_UPLOAD_MODE_PROPERTY and CCD_IMAGE_FORMAT_PROPERTY restoration in focus process
  • Add U-Curve focus estimator

• indigo_agent_mount:

  • add parallactic angle and derotation rate to AGENT_MOUNT_DISPLAY_COORDINATES
  • add field detotation suppoer for Alt/Az mounts

• ondigo_agent_config:

  • AGENT_CONFIG_LAST_CONFIG_PROPERTY becomes IDLE if saved or loaded configuration changes

• indigo_aux_joystick:

  • BlueTooth connection fixed

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • SDK updated to v.1.34

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

• indigo_focuser_efa:

  • celestron focuser USB rules added

• indigo_mount_starbook:

  • fix hangup issue of starbook driver

New Drivers:

• indigo_rotator_wa:
  • driver for Wanderer Astro field rotators

[2.0-276] - 6 Mar Wed 2024

Overall:

• filter agents:

  • property caching fixed
  • property size validated on update

• Sequencer.js:

  • bugfixes

• add indigo_copy_property()

• target added to indigo_trace_property() output for number properties

Driver Fixes:

• indigio_ccd_mi:

  • Fix hotplug handling
  • Update MI library to 0.10.0/0.9.0

• indigo_agent_mount:

  • add airmass to dissplay coordinates and image FITS header

• ccd_ptp:

  • 2683d4a fixed: propert DSLR_SHUTTER_PROPERTY_NAME and DSLR_ISO_PROPERTY_NAME handling on non-EXPEED7 cameras
  • better handling of ignored properties

• indigo_mount_lx200:

  • remap SLEW_RATE_FIND and SLEW_RATE_CENTERING speeds for ASI, OnStep and NYX mounts

• indigo_mount_asi:

  • remap SLEW_RATE_FIND and SLEW_RATE_CENTERING speeds

New Drivers:

• indigo_wheel_mi: Moravian Instruments filetr wheel driver

[2.0-274] - 1 Mar Fri 2024

Overall:

• filter agents:

  • now buffer all driver side properties
  • memory leak fixed
  • remove/update device property fixed

• rpi_ctrl_v2.sh:

  • fixes and support for wifi country code added

• indigo_server:

  • support for WiFi country code added
  • webgui: warn_on_change hint support added
  • properly handle SHUTDOWN and REBOOT properties
  • typo fixed

• indigo_docs:

  • PROTOCOLS.md - fixes
  • PROTOCOLS.md - add "tip" hint and explain better some other hints

Driver fixes:

• indigo_agent_scripting:

  • select_image_format() added

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • message fix

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • guiding log can be saved on server side

• indigo_ccd_mi:

  • fix cooling support
  • fix bin 3x3 support
  • fix IS_CONNECTED race with temerature and cooler callbacks

• indigo_ccd_touptek & OEM:

  • add workaround for some cameras like G3M678 that can not get exposure
  • add SPEED to X_CCD_ADVANCED property

• indigo_ccd_ogma:

  • sdk updated 55.24647.20240218

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

  • mutexes destroyed on detach
  • first sony capture fixed
  • set host time fixed
  • output data for ptp transaction verified

• indigo_mount_ioptron:

  • fix missing MOUNT_SIDE_OF_PIER proeprty for maouts that support it

• indigo_wheel_qhy:

  • fix premature WHEEL_SLOT proprty ok state

• indigo_wheel_fli:

  • libfli-1.999.1-180223: crash fixes

[2.0-272] - 11 Feb Sun 2024

Overall:

• Sequencer.js:

  • readme added
  • narrowed condition for meridian flip
  • device list is copied to flipper before meridian flip is executed

• indigo_find_stars_precise():

  • fix datatype to avoid overflow
  • more robust hotpixel rejection added

• indigo_filter:

  • memory leak fixed

• indigosky tools:

  • better error hadling in rpi_ctrl_v2.sh

Driver fixes:

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • features settings are saved now
  • obsolete AGENT_IMAGER_DITHERING proeprty removed
  • AGENT_IMAGER_PAUSE_AFTER_TRANSIT_FEATURE added
  • state transitions fixed
  • do not fail batch if no guider_agent is enabled
  • AF and preview processes related fixes

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • dithering behaviour fixed
  • state transitions fixed

• indigo_ccd_touptek & family:

  • updated SDK v.55.24621.20240204
  • filter wheel support added

• indigo_ccd_simulator:

  • guider camera can generate very large images

• indigo_ccd_playerone:

  • updated SDK v.3.6.1

• indigo_mount_starbook:

  • fix crash on warning place

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

  • SONY iterate control (Old API) is not working

• indigo_focuser_primaluce:

  • calibration fixed

• indigo_mount_synscan:

  • fix meridian flip time
  • hyde MOUNT_TARGET_INFO property

• indigo_ccd_qhy2:

  • SDK updated to V2024.01.04 (all arch except x86)
  • updated firmware
  • makefile fixed
  • rules file fixed
  • change driver label

• indigo_ccd_qhy:

  • change driver label

[2.0-270] - 22 Jan Mon 2024

Driver fixes:

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • dithering fixes

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • dithering fixes

[2.0-268] - 20 Jan Fri 2024

Driver fixes:

• indigo_mount_synscan:
  • sanity check reverted as it introduced another issues

[2.0-266] - 19 Jan Fri 2024

Overall:

• JSON driver adapter: buffer overflow fixed
• indigo_docs: fixes in INDIGO_AGENTS.md
• indigo_docs: explain device classes in INDIGO_SERVER_AND_DRIVERS_GUIDE.md
• indigo_docs: PROTOCOLS.md: INDI.pdf URL fixed
• indigo_docs: INDIGO_RAW_IMAGE_FORMAT.md added
• indigo_client: %.4m format fixed to %.3m according to INDI specs
• indigo_ccd_driver: indigo_raw_to_jpeg() fix crash
• indigo_aux_driver: add indigo_aux_dewpoint() utility function
• Script base sequencer added

New Drivers:

• indigo_aux_wbplus3:

  • Wanderer Astro WandererBox Plus V3 driver added

• indigo_aux_wbpro3:

  • Wanderer Astro WandererBox Pro V3 driver added

• indigo_aux_wcv4ec:

  • Wanderer Astro WandererCover V4-EC driver added

Driver fixes:

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • dithering moved from imager agent and API changed
  • add dithering strategies: Randomized spiral, random and spiral
  • make drift correction more robust and make it more resilient to looding stars

• indigo_agent_mount:

  • rotator support moved from imager agent
  • AGENT_PROCESS_FEATURES proeprty added

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • rotator support moved to mount agent
  • dithering moved to gider agent
  • multi-agent synchronyzation fixed
  • removed PRE_DITHER and POST_DITHER breakpoints as they do not make sense
  • pause after transit implemented
  • AGENT_PROCESS_FEATURES property added
  • typo fixed

• indigo_ccd_touptek & family:

  • update SDK 55.24390.20240108

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • update SDK 1.32

• indigo_ccd_mi:

  • updated MI SDK 0.9.0/0.8.0

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

  • add support for Nikon Z8
  • Sony A6400 added
  • typo fixed
  • data/dslr.csv updated

• indigo_ccd_svb:

  • update SDK v.1.12.1

• indigo_aux_upb:

  • PORT/PORTS is now only on master device
  • code cleanup

• indigo_mount_synscan:

  • validate if reply is hexdecimal value

[2.0-264] - 14 Dec Thu 2023

Overall:

• rpi_ctrl_v2: fix internet sharing

[2.0-262] - 13 Dec Wed 2023

Overall:

• indigo_server: fix wifi setting properties states at boot

[2.0-260] - 12 Dec Tue 2023

Overall:

• indigo_server: handle indigosky wifi setting properties
• rpi_ctrl_v2.sh: indigosky management script for debian bookworm added

[2.0-258] - 05 Dec Tue 2023

Driver fixes:

• indigo_aux_asiair:

  • code cleanup
  • fix PWM and Power handling
  • preserve output pin states at connect

• indigo_aux_rpio:

  • hide PWM proeprties if PWM is not enabled
  • preserve output pin states at connect

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • emergeny workaround for asi SDK bug - setting ASI_GPS_* capsabilities render camera unable to take exposure

[2.0-256] - 29 Nov Wed 2023

Overall:

• indigo_driver:
  • PORT property on master device is used by secondary devices
  • DEVICE_BAUDRATE change fixed
  • fix indigo_enumerate_serial_ports() on linux

Driver fixes:

• indigo_agent_alpaca:

  • GEOGRAPHIC_COORDINATES processing fixed

• indigo_mount_nexstar:

  • fixed tracking rate reading at connect
  • support for new version command format
  • impproved Advanced VX support
  • fix device open and close

• indigo_mount_nexstaraux:

  • open fixed

• indigo_ccd_touptek & family:

  • updated to SDK v.54.23945.20231121

• indigo_mount_lx200:

  • add generic mount for Meade Classic LX200
  • OnStep: fix initialization and better error handling

[2.0-254] - 21 Nov Tue 2023

Overall:

• stretching: optimisations and bug fixes
• indigo_mount_driver: save MOUNT_HOME_POSITION property
• XBAYROFF/YBAYROFF header is added by the base code according BAYERPAT value
• RAW format can store embedded FITS keywords
• indigo_raw_to_fits: add support for embedded FITS keywords

Driver fixes:

• indigo_agent_alpaca:

  • JSON syntax fixed
  • Agents are not exported

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • update SDK v.1.31
  • fix PID buffer size

• indigo_mount_lx200:

  • OnStep: slew errors are sent as indigo_messages
  • OnStep: fix tracking state
  • OnStep: fix home proeprty
  • Avalon: fixed command to disable meridian flip
  • change slew speed mapping
  • proper handling of tracking rate property
  • use common function for error strings
  • add keepalive for network connections to prevent disconnect
  • fix abort motion

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

  • use linusb transport for xcode project

• indigo_mount_asi:

  • better slew spped mapping
  • cosmetic fix

• indigo_ccd_altair:

  • sdk 54.23860.20231112

• indigo_mount_ioptron:

  • baudrate can be set manually
  • protocol validation fixed

• indigo_ccd_simulator:

  • DSLR simulator fixed

[2.0-252] - 05 Nov Sun 2023

Overall:

• indigo_ccd_driver: JPEG previews - crash fixed
• indigo_ccd_driver: JPEG previews - fix broken lines at the botom of the frame

Driver fixes:

• indigo_wheel_sx:
  • USB rules file added

[2.0-250] - 02 Nov Thu 2023

Overall:

• indigo_ccd_driver: JPEG previews are debayered
• indigo_ccd_driver: JPEG previews use STF for stretching (also stretch parameter items changed)
• indigo_ccd_driver: add 4 stretch presets - SLIGHT, MODERATE, NORMAL & HARD
• indigo_mount_driver: add MOUNT_TARGET_INFO property to show rise/transit/set times and time to next transit of the object

Driver fixes:

• indigo_agent_astrometry:

  • astrometry processes are killed more aggressively

• indigo_agent_scripting:

  • item_defs parameter added to indigo_on_define_property call

• indigo_focuser_primaluce:

  • support ESATTO2

• indigo_gps_nmea:

  • typo fixed
  • lost connection handled correctly

• indigo_mount_lx200:

  • OnStep: park state fixed
  • OnStep: times fix
  • OnStep: side of pier support

• indigo_mount_nexstar:

  • error messages fixed

• indigo_ccd_touptek & family:

  • increase exposure wachdog timeout
  • update SDK v.54.23640.20231022

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

  • implement new API for SONY cameras
  • ptp_property_ExposureBiasCompensation is never writable
  • all list values masked to avoid future surprises and case values translated to hex
  • forced a correct behaviour of aperture and shutter during exposure mode change

• indigo_ccd_simulator:

  • BAYERPAT added

[2.0-248] - 09 Oct Mon 2023

Overall:

• indigo_ccd_driver: default image directory changed (if not sandboxed) to avoid clutter in the user's home
• insigo_bus: indigo_cancel_timer_sync() crash fixed
• indigo_bus: fix indigo_dtos() rounding error that can result in DD:MM:60
• indigo_bus: indigo_trace_property shows number format

Driver fixes:

• indigo_agent_astometry / indigo_agent_astap:

  • make AGENT_PLATESOLVER_WCS proeprty states consistent with other processes during precise goto process
  • do not fail solving in case of image failure if no solving is requested
  • abort_process_requested cleared when new process is started

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • Implemented multi-target sequences.
  • sequencer waits for guiding to settle down before starting batch

• indigo_agent_scripting:

  • fixed deadlocks
  • indigo_on_enumerate_properties params fixed
  • mapping fixed
  • AGENT_SCRIPTING_RUN_SCRIPT property added to run ad-hoc scripts without saving them

• indigo_agent_alpaca:

  • fix JSON issues, now it is more compliant to the standard

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • added some debug messages

• indigo_ccd_playerone:

  • update sdk to 3.6.0

• indigo_ccd_ogma:

  • update sdk v.54.23385.20230918

[2.0-246] - 16 Sep Sat 2023

Overall:

• indigo_fits: fix redefinition of FITS_HEADER_SIZE
• indigo_sdk: fix crash issue on windows
• forcing INDIGO_RW_PERM to INDIGO_RO_PERM instead of assertion crash (with same legacy INDI backends)
• indigo_raw_utils: fix Invalid free() because of uninitialised value
• indigo_server: fix occasional crash when trying to load nonexisting driver

Driver fixes:

• indigo_ccd_playerone:

  • update sdk to 3.5.0

• indigo_ccd_mi:

  • Update MI library to 0.8.3/0.7.3

[2.0-244] - 31 Aug Thu 2023

Overall:

• indigo_docs: update INDIGO_SERVER_AND_DRIVERS_GUIDE.md
• remote service discovery fixed

New Drivers:

• indigo_aux_asiair: driver for ZWO ASIAIR Power Ports

Driver fixes:

• indigo_ccd_ppt:

  • Canon LV crash fixed
  • Canon R7, R10, R6m2, R8, R50 and R100 support added
  • Sony A7S III support added
  • Sony lens focus support added
  • disconnect race fixed

• indigo_mount_lx200:

  • OpenAstroTech dialect support added

• indigo_agent_scripting:

  • enable_blob mapping fixed

• indigo_focuser_asi:

  • EAFMove error fixed

[2.0-242] - 26 Jul Wed 2023

Overall:

• indigo_docs: update SCRIPTING_BASICS.md
• indigo_driver: property state fixes

New Drivers:

• indigo_aux_uch: driver for Pegasus USB Control Hub

Driver fixes:

• indigo_agent_mount:

  • SIDE_OF_PIER propagation fixed

• indigo_agent_astrometry & indigo_agent_astap:

  • add precise GOTO process
  • added AGENT_PLATESOLVER_SOLVE_IMAGES_PROPERTY to enable and disable solving when imager agent is related
  • move states to indigo_names.h
  • fix indigo_release_property()
  • add AGENT_PLATESOLVER_EXPOSURE_SETTINGS to replce AGENT_PLATESOLVER_PA_SETTINGS_EXPOSURE item in AGENT_PLATESOLVER_PA_SETTINGS

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • fix AGENT_START_PROCESS_PROPERTY and ABORT property rule
  • do not guide close to the pole
  • typo fix

• indigo_aux_upb:

  • fix minor LED issue
  • fix firmware representation
  • power up defaults support added

• indigo_aux_ppb:

  • fix firmware representation
  • power up defaults support added

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • better focus estimation

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

  • fix uint64_t alignment issue on 32 bit ARM systems
  • add NearFar for Sony cameras, implement focusing
  • code cleanup for canon

• indigo_ccd_playerone:

  • upgrade to SDK 3.4.1
  • deadlock on config load fixed

• indigo_ccd_svb:

  • sdk updated to 1.11.4

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • sdk updated to 1.30

• indigo_ccd_touptek & family:

  • sdk updated to 54.22993.20230723

• indigo_ccd_qhy & indigo_ccd_qhy2:

  • fix CCD_TEMPERATURE step

• indigo_ccd_atik:

  • SDK updated to 2023.07.14

• indigo_focuser_asi:

  • fix focus compensation sign

• indigo_focuser_dsd:

  • fix focus compensation sign

• indigo_focuser_mypro2:

  • fix focus compensation sign

[2.0-240] - 08 Jun Thu 2023

Driver fixes:

• indigo_ccd_touptek & family:
  • increase timeout for the exposure watchdog

[2.0-238] - 07 Jun Wed 2023

Overall:

- imager and guider phases made public enums

Driver fixes:

• insigo_agent_imager:

  • sequence phase item added
  • sequence state fixes
  • add mount coordinates property

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • add mount coordinates property (AGENT_GUIDER_MOUNT_COORDINATES)
  • no need to recalibrate after flip or on Dec change
  • add AGENT_GUIDER_FLIP_REVERSES_DEC property, to reverse or not Dec speed after meridian flip
  • README.md updated

• indigo_agent_mount:

  • AGENT_GUIDER_MOUNT_COORDINATES set to related guider agent

• indigo_agent_alpaca:

  • sensor type fixed for DSLRs
  • fixed_data offset

• indigo_ccd_touptek & family:

  • add exposure watchdog in case the pull callback is not fired, guiding ahould not stop on its own any more

• indigo_ccd_svb:

  • fix target temperature

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

  • ptp_operation_GetDevicePropDesc is executed for known properties only by default
  • typo fixed

[2.0-236] - 17 May Wed 2023

Driver fixes:

• indigo_agent_imager:
  • fix item descriptions
  • sequence can have up to 128 batches
  • add BATCH_INDEX to STATS proeprty
  • clear batch index on simple batch as it does not represent any of the batches in the sequence
  • update AGENT_IMAGER_BATCH accordingly during a sequence
  • restore format and upload mode on abort
  • fixed batch counting

-indigo_ccd_playerone: - updated SDK to v.3.3.0

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

  • use ICA transport on MacOS
  • fixed some races

• indigo_ccd_svb:

  • updated SDK to v.1.11.3

[2.0-234] - 02 May Tue 2023

Overall:

• indigo_ccd_driver:
  • fix FITS files saved on server regression.
  • optimize saving images on server

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_ccd_asi:
  • updated SDK to v.1.29

[2.0-232] - 28 Apr Thu 2023

Overall:

• indigo_mount_driver:

  • add MOUNT_ALIGNMENT_RESET property which reset alignment data

• indigo_ccd_driver:

  • support larger headers for FITS and XIFS images
  • fix "Instrument:Camera:FocalLength" XISF proeprty

New Drivers:

• indigo_focuser_primaluce:
  • driver for PrimaLuceLab SESTO SENSO 2 and ESATTO focusers, plus ARCO rotators

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_mount_asi:

  • use more generic symlink as AM3 and AM5 share the same PID (AM3 is supported)
  • add park
  • clear alignment data implemented

• indigo_ccd_ssg:

  • update sdk 53.22412.20230409
  • enable apple silicon build

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

  • remove unsupported Canon EOS M6

• indigo_focuser_prodigy:

  • fix property enumeration

[2.0-230] - 13 Apr Thu 2023

Overall

• indigosky:

  • better wifi performance in AP mode

• indigo_bus:

  • add indigo_get_peoperty_hint() and indigo_get_item_hint()
  • documentatrion added for new hints

• indigo_xml:

  • fix property hints propagation to client

• fix logging issues

Driver Fixes

• indigo_ccd_uvc: -usb rules file added

• indigo_agent_astrometry:

  • add hints to some properties

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • enforced rounding for int values

• indigo_ccd_touptek & family:

  • add camera offset
  • update SDK 53.22412.20230409 (except StarShootG)
  • native apple silicon support (except StarShootG)

[2.0-228] - 14 Mar Tue 2023

Overall

• logging format changes

• indigo_log_analyzer: tool to analyze indigo bus logs

• indigo_ccd_driver:

  • CCD_EXPOSURE_PROPERTY updated once a second.
  • exposure countdown fixed

Driver Fixes

• indigo_agent_astrometry:

  • add basic index file integritiy check when downloaded

• indigo_mount_asi:

  • proper error handling os ':Te#' and ':Td#'

• indigo_ccd_svb:

  • SDK updated to v.1.11.1
  • add natve apple silicon support

• indigo_ccd_atik:

  • SDK updated to 2023_03_17

• indigo_ccd_touptek & family:

  • fix bias exposures

• indigo_focuser_asi:

  • SDK updated to v.1.6
  • show SDK version

• indigo_ccd_svb:

  • Updated MI library to 0.8.0/0.7.0
  • Added support for C2-9000 camera

• indigo_wheel_playerone:

  • add intel32 support
  • SDK updated to v.1.2.0

[2.0-226] - 14 Mar Tue 2023

Overall

• indigo_client:

  • fix disconnect
  • fix shutdown race
  • shutdown flag added to remote server
  • failed socket closed properly
  • 0 is alowed as a valid socket descriptor
  • service discovery API added for Linux Windows and MacOS
  • a lot better indigo_client library for Windows
  • indigo_client.dll can be built with MSVC and MinGW
  • building on windows better documented

• overall code cleanup

• indigo_docs: explain service discovery routines

• add service_discovery example

• indigo_prop_tool:

  • add discover command
  • can be built on windows with MinGW

Driver Fixes

• indigo_ccd_touptek & family:

  • fix guider timer issue

• indigo_ccd_svb:

  • updated to sdk v.1.10.2
  • fix image buffer size

• indigo_ccd_playerone:

  • fix ROI buffer size issue
  • update to sdk 3.2.2
  • enable x86 linux build as Player One provided v86 SDK

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • fix image buffer size

• indigo_mount_asi:

  • implement meridian limits and flip (requires yet unreleased firmware)

[2.0-224] - 01 Mar Wed 2023

Overall

• CCD_SET_FITS_HEADER random content issue fixed
• removed misleading log messages
• experimental client side bonjour support added (macOS only first)
• default server callback added to tcp server
• indigo_disconnect_server behaviour fixed
• tcp server: less verbose logging
• Avahi dependency moved from indigo_server to libindigo
• indigo_server_start fixed for linux
• timers: logging fixed

Driver Fixes

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • custom suffix changed to string to string
  • logging fixes

• indigo_focuser_asi:

  • add support for custom device name suffix
  • fix crash when unpluging connected device
  • rename custom proeprtyies to follow the driver convention
  • show device name in INFO proeprty
  • logging fixes

• indigo_wheel_asi:

  • hot plug fixes
  • show device name in INFO proeprty
  • add support for custom device name suffix

• indigo_ccd_svb:

  • update SDK to v1.10.1
  • show warning if the camera firmware needs update

• indigo_wheel_playerone:

  • use 'model #suffix' custom device name format
  • code clenup

• indigo_ccd_playerone:

  • update SDK to v.3.2.1
  • remove USB2.0 warning as SDK is fixed
  • use gain/offset ptesets from the SDK
  • use 'name #suffix' custom device name format

• indigo_mount_ioptron:

  • protocol version can be forced manually

• indigo_mount_lx200:

  • Pegasus NYX support added
  • initialization fixed

• indigo_ccd_touptec & familly:

  • add bayer pattern in FITS header
  • binning and subframing rewrite and fix
  • add binning mode support - average, clip or expand to 16bit (for 10, 12 and 14-bit data)
  • add sensor window heater control support
  • remove odd coller conrol from setup_exposure()

[2.0-222] - 12 Feb Sun 2023

Overall

• add indigo_device_name_exists() and indigo_make_name_unique()
• add indigo_reschedule_timer_with_callback()

All drivers:

• use indigo_device_name_exists() and indigo_make_name_unique() to make device names unique - prmanent where devices support it
• for hotplug drivers, the first device of a type will not have a suffix #XXX (unless it has permaned suffix added, only ASI and Player one support it)
• fixed reseting of timer reference while callback is still executed

New Drivers:

• indigo ccd_ogma:
  • OMGA Camera driver added - toupteck clone

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_ccd_sx:

  • long exposure fixed - regression

• indigo_ccd_fli:

  • long exposure fixed - regression
  • small fixes

• indigo_ccd_qhy:

  • long exposure fixed - regression

• indigo_ccd_dsi:

  • long exposure fixed - regression

• indigo_ccd_sbig:

  • long exposure fixed - regression

• indigo_ccd_playerone:

  • add permanent user defined camera suffix
  • exposure countdown fixed

• indigo_wheel_playerone:

  • add permanent user defined camera suffix

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • libasicamera v.1.28
  • add permaned user defined camera suffix

[2.0-220] - 08 Feb Wed 2023

Overall

• fixed the timer race that we were chading for months!

[2.0-218] - 06 Feb Mon 2023

Overall

• revert timer issue introdiced in Januaryc + another approach to fix the race

[2.0-216] - 02 Feb Thu 2023

Overall

• logging cleanup, indigo_log_message_handler signature changed
• INDIGO_BUILD_COMMIT, INDIGO_BUILD_TIME added in log

New Drivers:

• indigo_ccd_omegonpro:

  • Omegon camera driver based on Touptek

• indigo_ccd_ssg:

  • Orion StarShootG camera driver based on Touptek

• indigo_ccd_rising:

  • RisingCam camera driver based on Touptek
  • also supports Levenhuk and EHD imaging cameras
  • SDK version 53.22004.20230115

• indigo_ccd_mallin:

  • MallinCam camera driver based on Touptek

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_ccd_touptek & family:

  • fix exposure problem on linux
  • fix camera changed (use part of serial number on mac, when sdk is fixed will be used on linux too)
  • add conversion gain control HCG, LCG and HDR

• indigo_ccd_touptek:

  • SDK version 53.22004.20230115

• indigo_wheel_asi:

  • fix error handling at connect

• indigo_wheel_playerone:

  • issues fixed
  • SDK version 1.1.1

• indigo_ccd_altair:

  • SDK version 53.22004.20230115

• indigo_ccd_playerone:

  • update SDK to v.3.1.1
  • many bug fixes (including frame readdout. binnig, ROIs, temperatire reading)
  • add workaround for a bug in POAGetImageData()
  • code refacroring
  • added gain/offset presets property
  • gain/offset can not be changed while exposure is in progress
  • add warning for USB2 connection as some cameras do not work on USB2 (SDK issue)

• indigo_ccd_svbony:

  • connect bin_x = bin_y as SvBony camseras have one bin
  • fix frame size when binning
  • gain/offset can not be changed while exposure is in progress

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • fix frame size when binning
  • gain/offset can not be changed while exposure is in progress

[2.0-214] - 20 Jan Thu 2023

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_agent_guider: fixed pixel scale

[2.0-212] - 19 Jan Thu 2023

• replace usleep() with nanosleep() in indigo_usleep();
• indigo_timer: fixes race in indigo_set_timer();
• indigo_ccd_driver: use balanced approach to countdown timer - fixes potential race
• all agents:
  • selection can not be changed while list is busy - fixes connect race
  • CCD_LENS_FOV created for CCDs only

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_ccd_ssag:
  • custom vid/pid enabled

[2.0-210] - 16 Jan Mon 2023

Overall

• indigo_ccd_driver: Changed API to custom add fits headers to avoid possible races via CCD_SET_FITS_HEADER/CCD_REMOVE_FITS_HEADER.
• indigo_get_utc_offset() and indigo_get_dst_state() added
• all mount drivers: use indigo_get_utc_offset() and indigo_get_dst_state()
• APTDIA and FOCALLEN added to fits headers
• device profile names are configurable

New Drivers:

• indigo_wheel_indigo:

  • PegasusAstro Indigo filter wheel driver - looking for testers!

• indigo_focuser_prodigy:

  • PegasusAstro Prodigy Microfocuser driver - looking for testers!

• insigo_rotator_falcon:

  • PegasusAstro Falcon rotator driver added - looking for testers!

• indigo_rotator_optec:

  • Optec Pyxis camera field rotator - looking for testers!

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_agent_astrometry:

  • use same reference RA and Dec for the 3 points in polar alignment
  • fix bug in polar error recalculation leading to offset between 0" and 20"

• indigo_agent_astap:

  • use same reference RA and Dec for the 3 points in polar alignment
  • fix bug in polar error recalculation leading to offset between 0" and 20"

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • forces upload to clinet on frame request

• indigo_ccd_playerone:

  • CCD_INFO_PIXEL_SIZE_ITEM is properly set
  • SDK updated to 3.1.0
  • several fixes

• indigo_ccd_svb:

  • CCD_INFO_PIXEL_SIZE_ITEM is properly set

• indigo_ccd_uvc:

  • CCD_INFO_PIXEL_SIZE_ITEM set to 0 as value is not known

• indigo_ccd_iidc:

  • CCD_INFO_PIXEL_SIZE_ITEM is properly set

• indigo_wheel_asi:

  • add calibration function

• indigo_mount_lx200:

  • StarGO2 support added
  • epoch support removed
  • Gemini mounts forced to accept JNow

[2.0-208] - 04 Jan Wed 2023

Overall

• indigo_ccd_driver: more robust exposure countdown timer implementation
• webGUI: mounts without park feature fixed
• debs: add curl dependency in the deb as it is used by astrometry agent
• global lock/unlock fixed
• shared multi_device_mutex added to device context
• all drivers: connect synchronisation fixed
• indigo_lock_master_device()/indigo_unlock_master_device() added
• INDIGO bus stop fixed

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_agent_config:

  • add AGENT_CONFIG_LAST_CONFIG proeprty
  • replace spaces from config names with undercore
  • synchronisation improved
  • unused drivers unload is optional
  • make AGENT_CONFIG_SETUP items more descriptive
  • describe agent operation
  • AGENT_CONFIG_LOAD property waits in busy state until finished

• indigo_mount_lx200:

  • AM5 autodetection fixed

• indigo_ccd_altair:

  • SDK v.53.21849.20221208
  • fix driver shutdown
  • use better device ids in the device name
  • show cooler power
  • do not use the depricated XXX_Flush() function
  • multi device support fixed
  • hotplug/unplug fixed
  • unify labels of CCD_MODE items to match the template of other drivers

• indigo_ccd_touptek:

  • updated SDK v.53.21849.20221208
  • fix driver shutdown
  • use better device ids in the device name
  • show cooler power
  • do not use the depricated XXX_Flush() function
  • multi-device support fixed
  • hotplug/unplug fixed
  • unify labels of CCD_MODE items to match the template of other drivers

• indigo_ccd_andor:

  • small fixes

[2.0-206] - 10 Dec Sat 2022

Overall

• all ccd drivers: fix exposure countdown deadlock

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_agent_config:

  • fix driver name
  • fix stale BUSY state, make save/load/delete more verbose

• indigo_ccd_altair:

  • SDK updated to 53.21749.20221121

• indigo_ccd_touptek:

  • SDK updated to 53.21749.20221121

• indigo_ccd_svb:

  • SDK uodated to v.1.10.0

[2.0-204] - 06 Dec Tue 2022

Overall

• all ccd drivers: fix exposure countdown race

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • SDK updated to v.1.27

• indigo_ccd_svb:

  • SDK uodated to v.1.9.8
  • switch to statically inked version of the SDK on Linux
  • fix ocasional broken frames
  • fix exposure retry issue
  • swithched from sychronous to asynchrnous exposure handling
  • fix cooler issues for SV405
  • fix streaming for SV405
  • many bugfixes

[2.0-202] - 26 Nov Sat 2022

Overall

• property resizing fixed

• docs:

  • GUIDING_MISCONCEPTIONS.md updated
  • CCD_DRIVER_SAVED_IMAGES.md creaated - describes how file name templates work for the server side saved images.

• all ccd drivers:

  • FITS keyword OBS-DAT used with millisec precision
  • EXPTIME fixed for streaming

New Drivers:

• indigo_agent_config:
  • new configuration agent created - it manages server condigurations

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_agent_alpaca:

  • imagebytes support

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • AGENT_IMAGER_DOWNLOAD_FILES property is sorted by creation time and date.

• indigo_agent_scripting:

  • indigo_save_blob() added
  • indigo_populate_blob() added

• indigo_focuser_focusdreampro:

  • fix focuser limits

[2.0-200] - 28 Oct Fri 2022

Overall

• docs:

  • updated PLATE_SOLVING.md

• all ccd drivers:

  • saved files are numbered from 1 instead of 0
  • max file count limits for different formats replaced with single limit
  • indigo_finalize_dslr_video_stream() added

• all agents:

  • add property CCD_LENS_FOV is uses the camera data and shows FOV and pixel scale
  • related agent removal bug fixed

• indigo_client:

  • added indigo_format_number() to format sexadecimal numbers (%m format)

• indigo_server:

  • better handling of driver failure to load

Driver Fixes

• indigo_agent_astap:

  • use pixel scale from camera as a hint

• indigo_agent_astrometry:

  • use pixel scale from camera as a hint
  • use pixel scale hint (it was not used at all) - works way faster with many indexes selected

• indigo_ccd_simulator:

  • better parameter defaults so that guiding makes more sense with 5cm FL - still not really ok but much better

• indigo_ccd_svb:

  • SDK updated to 1.9.6

• indigo_aux_joystick:

  • make analog mode more usable
  • button mapped to go home

[2.0-198] - 09 Oct Sun 2022

Overall

• ccd_drivers:
  • remove partially saved files
  • zero length image download fixed

Driver Fixes

• indigo_agent_mount:

  • forward events generated by the joystick buttons to the mount driver only if item is set

• indigo_aux_joystick:

  • reset all "mount" properties to the initial state on connect

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • set default USB Bandwidth at connect

• indigo_agent_alpaca:

  • side of pier mapping fixed

• indigo_mount_nexstar:

  • missing gps timeouts fixed

[2.0-196] - 01 Oct Sat 2022

Overall

• better property buffers handling to avoid memory fragmentation

Driver Fixes

• indigo_agent_imager:
  • more relaxed buffer allocation

[2.0-194] - 27 Sep Tue 2022

Driver Fixes

• indigo_agent_imager:
  • fix wrong size of AGENT_IMAGER_DOWNLOAD_FILES_PROPERTY when no files available

[2.0-192] - 25 Sep Sun 2022

Overall

• fix memory overrun in json parser

[2.0-190] - 22 Sep Thu 2022

NOTE: This version is binary incompatible with the previous version. Clients that link libindigo dynamically should be recompiled!!!

Overall

• add indigo_get_version() call
• Properties can have unlimited number of items
• fix crash related to indigo_disconnect_server()
• add md5 hash support - useful for file transfer
• All ccd drivers:
  • server stored images use more advanced name templates

Driver fixes

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • scandir() leeks fixed

• indigo_mount_lx200:

  • :RG# :RC# etc does not work any more on AM5 - using :R1# :R3# instead
  • checksum crash fixed
  • fix gemini issues

• indigo_mount_asi:

  • :RG# :RC# etc does not work any more - using :R1# :R3# instead

• indigo_ccd_mi:

  • Update MI library to version 0.7.2/0.6.2
  • Fix bug in GPS exposure time info

[2.0-188] - 02 Sep Fri 2022

Overall

• indigo_ccd_failure_cleanup() call added
• documentation updates
• indigo_io.c: Fix wrong report of failed connection
• All ccd drivers:
  • set CCD_IMAGE state to ALERT when CCD_EXPOSURE is ALERT
  • use indigo_ccd_failure_cleanup() to cleanup the state at error

New Drivrs

• indigo_ccd_playerone:

  • Driver for PlayerOne cameras
  • 32-bit Intel not supported

• indigo_focuser_prodigy:

  • supports focuser part only, power box not implemented yet

Driver fixes

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • AGENT_PAUSE_PROCESS_WAIT_ITEM added to AGENT_PAUSE_PROCESS_PROPERTY
  • frame counting with wait & pause fixed
  • breakpoint handling fixed

• indigo_agent_astap:

  • kill pending children at exit
  • fix process failure if exposure fails

• indigo_agent_astrometry:

  • kill pending children at exit
  • fix process failure if exposure fails

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • better cooler error handling
  • update sdk to v.1.26

• indigo_ccd_svb:

  • code refactored
  • SDK updated to version 1.9.4

• indigo_ccd_mi:

  • add support for new C5 cameras and optional GPS module attachment
  • update SDK with some new PIDs and support for new binning parameters

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

  • fix LIBUSB_ERROR_OVERFLOWs

• indigo_mount_asi:

  • typo fixes
  • Handling of TCP disconnections

• indigo_mount_lx200:

  • typo fixes
  • Handling of TCP disconnections

• indigo_mount_ioptron:

  • fix TZ/DST issues

• indigo_mount_starbook:

  • fix getstatus (starbook < 4.20)

[2.0-186] - 25 Jul Mon 2022

Overall

• indigo_docs: SCRIPTING_BASICS added (Thanks to Johan Bakker)
• indigo_align: fix indigo_equatorial_to_hotizontal() to work with poles
• indigocat_jnow_to_j2k() helper added
• EXPTIME format in FITS changed to %20.4f for values < 1
• mount_driver: All alignment points can be deleted at once

Driver fixes

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • added weighted selection guiding method
  • increased guide stars to 24
  • use smaller step for several items
  • add Error or Warning prefix to the messages
  • select guide stars in wider area (the central 90% of the frame)

• indigo_agent_mount:

  • mount movement doesn't abort preview in imager and guider agents

• indigo_ccd_uvc:

  • auto exposure turned off

• indigo_mount_lx200:

  • high precision format used for Sg/St on Avalon
  • bug fixes

• indigo_ccd_svb:

  • SDK updated to 1.7.3
  • Y16 support added

• indigo_ccd_atik:

  • SDK updated to 2022-07-13

• indigo_ccd_qhy2:

  • SDK updated to V2022.07.06

• indigo_aux_dsusb:

  • autofocus made configurable

• indigo_mount_asi:

  • added "e9" error text, some messages fixed

• mount_synscan:

  • assertion fixed for Hour angle 0h and 12h

[2.0-184] - 01 Jul Fri 2022

Overall

• all guider drivers can handle simultaneous RA and Dec guiding
• agent configuration load regression fixed

Driver fixes

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • RA and Dec guiding pulses are issued simultaneously

• indigo_agent_scripting:

  • AGENT_SCRIPTING_DELETE_SCRIPT handling and agent_send_message fixed

• indigo_guider_cgusbst4:

  • cancel guider timer on detach

• indigo_guider_gpusb:

  • cancel guider timer on detach

• indigo_mount_simulator:

  • cancel guider timer on detach

[2.0-182] - 28 Jun Tue 2022

Overall

• add libindigocat - library to calculate planetary positions and stellar positions

• indigo_property_match_changeable() - add new call to match only properties that can be changed (writable and defined)

• indigo_drivers: simplify all drivers by using indigo_property_match_changeable()

• indigo_docs: add PLATE_SOLVING.md

• indigo_ccd_driver: CCD_LENS property step fix

• indigo_raw_utils: indigo_find_stars_precise() - fix luminescence calculation

• indigo_raw_utils: better star detection using stddev as a threshold

• libusb: fixed regression rendering QHY cameras more unstable then they are.

• indigo_server:

  • Web UI: add solar system objects to the star map
  • Web UI: fix Lambda and Phi designations (lambda - longitude, Phi - latitude)

New drivers

• indigo_mount_asi:
  • driver optimized for the lx200 dialect of ZWO AM mounts (AM mounts can still be used with the generic lx200 driver)

Driver fixes

• indigo_mount_lx200:

  • handshake fails if auto detection is not successful
  • optimizations for ZWO AM mount
  • fix am5 guide rate
  • fix mount move
  • remove PARK property for ZWO AM mount
  • fix set time on ZWO AM
  • better driver responsiveness - flush input buffer timeout reduced
  • code cleanup
  • minor fixes

• indigo_mount_synscan:

  • fix N/S and E/W move issue.

• indigo_agent_astrometry:

  • large index selection issue fixed

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • add RA, Dec drifts and RMSE in arc seconds
  • fix automatic guide star selection
  • better RA speed estimation during calibration - take periodic error effect in to account

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

  • dependency on ptp_property_nikon_LiveViewAFFocus removed

• indigo_ccd_simulator:

  • random star field shift fixed with amplitude 0.2px

[2.0-180] - 06 Jun Mon 2022

Overall

• Remove novas dependency
• fix 11sec offset in LST
• indigo_mount_driver: alt and az are now computed for the current epoch

[2.0-178] - 02 Jun Thu 2022

Overall

• DRIVER_DEVELOPMENT_BASICS: documentation updates
• POLAR_ALIGNMENT: documentation updates
• add libraw to externals
• indigo_names: fix CCD_RBI_FLUSH_PROPERTY_NAME
• indigo_ccd_driver: add CCD_ADVANCED_GROUP and use it in drivers, moved RBI properties to CCD_ADVANCED_GROUP
• indigo_platesolver: fix memory leaks
• indigo_platesolver: add WCS state to be used by clients (WAITING_FOR IMAGE, SOLVING, SYNCING etc)
• rotator property names mapped for legacy protocol
• indigosky: can now work at 5GHz Wifi up to 200Mbit/s

New drivers

• indigo_mount_starbook:
  • Vixen StarBook mount controller driver added

Driver fixes

• indigo_mount_lx200:

  • code refacored, made asynchronous
  • ZWO AM5 support completed and tested
  • added udev rules to give adequate names to some mounts on linux

• indigo_ccd_touptek:

  • SDK updated to 20220424

• indigo_ccd_altair:

  • SDK updated to 20220424

• indigo_ccd_gphoto2:

  • make it compile against the global libraw

• indig_ccd_ptp:

  • add XISF conversion
  • add FITS conversion
  • add indigo RAW conversion

• indigo_ccd_fli:

  • fix CCD_TEMPERATURE_ITEM step
  • fix CCD_RBI_FLUSH_COUNT_ITEM defaults

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • if bin_x != bin_y exposure fails, so force bin_x = bin_y

• indigo_agent_astrometry:

  • solve camera raw images
  • use catalog name in index labels in USE_INDEX property
  • USE_INDEX property items are sorted

• indigo_agent_astap:

  • USE_INDEX property items are sorted

[2.0-176] - 20 Apr Wed 2022

Overall

• Rotator lists added to filter agent base code
• POLAR_ALIGNMENT: add notes that 3PPA will not work when looking at the pole
• deb_package: added indigo-server.service and create indigo user on install

New drivers

• indigo_rotator_optec:
  • Optec Pyxis rotator driver created

Driver fixes

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • rotator support added

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • disable dithering in Dec when Dec guiding is not 'North and South'
  • changing declination guiding to/from 'Notrh and South' while guiding is prohibited

• indigo_agent_astrometry:

  • JPEG detection fixed

• indigo_agent_astap:

  • JPEG detection fixed

• indigo_mount_rainbow:

  • reader thread fixed

• indigo_mount_rainbow:

  • reader thread fixed

• indigo_ccd_altair:

  • SDK updated to 20210912_50.19561

• indigo_ccd_svb:

  • fix udev rules
  • retry counter reset after processed image for streaming
  • do not update target temperature if not needed

• indigo_ccd_andor:

  • remove clear_reg_timer_callback()

• indigo_ccd_apogee:

  • remove clear_reg_timer_callback()

• indigo_rotator_lunatico:

  • ROTATOR_DIRECTION_PROPERTY made persistent in driver instead of base code

• indigo_ao_sx:

  • port closed on unsuccessful handshake

• indigo_wheel_trutek:

  • port closed on unsuccessful handshake

• indigo_wheel_xagyl:

  • port closed on unsuccessful handshake

• indigo_focuser_optec:

  • CRLF handling fixed

• indigo_wheel_optec:

  • CRLF handling fixed

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • add some debug messages
  • do not update target temperature if not needed

• mount_pmc8:

  • slew to target fixed

[2.0-174] - 04 Apr Mon 2022

Overall

• indigo_ccd_driver: fix exposure timer counter stall if you abort and start new exposure before the previous timer is hit

Driver fixes

• indigo_ccd_asi: fix race condition in exposure timer handler

[2.0-172] - 29 Mar Tue 2022

Overall

• indigo_query_slave_devices() signature changed

• indigo_stop() fixed

• indigo_detach_device()/indigo_detach_client() return value fixed

• auto save of the port property is disabled (it is saved with the profile)

• indigo_try_global_lock() fixed

• many warnings silenced and unused variables removed

• Astro-TIFF image format support added

• device name added to message

• libusb updated to 1.0.25

• convenience wrappers for indigo_precess() added

• all lx200 mount drivers:

  • any coordinate epoch can be used for driver-device communication

• indigo_platesolver:

  • AGENT_PLATESOLVER_PA_STATE is never Idle

• all focuser drivers:

  • fix race in which STEPS/POSITION may not become busy during move

• all drivers:

  • support for multiple devices added
  • fix BUSY status handling
  • fix race in deivce attach

Driver fixes

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • AGENT_IMAGER_BREAKPOINT, AGENT_IMAGER_RESUME_CONDITION and AGENT_IMAGER_BARRIER_STATE properties added for inter-agent synchronization
  • documentation fixed
  • disable temp compensation when focusing is started
  • process state fixed
  • filter names snooping fixed
  • change some messages to match 'warning' and 'complete'
  • AGENT_IMAGER_DOWNLOAD_FILES is sorted
  • DOWNLOAD_MAX_COUNT reset back to 127

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • change some messages to match 'warning' and 'complete'
  • fix backlash calculation
  • Declination backlash can be corrected

• indigo_agent_mount:

  • HA and local time limits are evaluated even if MOUNT_PARK_UNPARKED_ITEM is not defined
  • EPOCH added to lx200 server configuration properties
  • initialization fixed

• indigo_mount_lx200:

  • custom parking position enabled for OnStep

• indigo_agent_lx200:

  • EPOCH added to server configuration properties

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • update SDK v.1.22
  • add message to streaming failure
  • make sure there is no exposure in progress before we start another one

• ccd_ptp:

  • add Canon EOS R3
  • add Nikon Z9
  • media set explicitly for exposure and live view on Nikons
  • update ptp_fuji_fix_property

• indigo_focuser_dsd:

  • fix handle initialization
  • check if connected for some property changes

• indigo_focuser_lunatico / indigo_rotator_lunatico:

  • check if connected for some property changes

• indigo_ccd_simulator

  • superfluous locking removed

• indigo_ccd_svb:

  • better handling of failed exposures

• mount_ioptron:

  • park/unpark ignored for parked/unparked mount

• mount_simulator:

  • superfluous park/unpark fixed

[2.0-170] - 05 Mar Sat 2022

Overall

• indigo_platesolver: do not fail the whole process if platesolve during recalculate fails
• indigo_platesolver: implement refraction compensation for polar alignment
• indigo_platesolver: start_exposure() checks for available camera
• indigo_platesolver: better error handling
• indigo_platesolver: start_exposure() checks if the camera is available
• indigo_platesolver: better AGENT_PLATESOLVER_PA_STATE property state transitions
• Makefile: libhidapi-libhidraw.a replaced with libhidapi-libusb.a

Driver fixes

• indigo_astrometry_agent:

  • see overall: indigo_platesolver

• indigo_astap_agent:

  • see overall: indigo_platesolver

• indigo_ccd_atik:

  • EFW1/2 SDK support added to the CCD driver

• indigo_wheel_atik:

  • usb rules fixed

• indigo_ccd_simulator:

  • set more reasonable value for default image in Guider Camera

• indigo_ccd_svb:

  • initialization fixed
  • workatound for prematurely ended exposures

[2.0-168] - Mon Feb 21 2022

Overall

• added WRITE_ONLY BLOBs
• indigo_platesolver: added 3 point polar alignment
• indigo_platesolver: local files can be uploaded for solving
• indigo_platesolver: code refactored
• indigo_platesolver: add processes
• indigo_prop_tool: add support for WRITE_ONLY BLOBs
• indigo_libs: libnovas fixed for arm64 linux machines
• indigo_libs: HIDAPI switched from libraw to libusb on linux
• indigo_docs: POLAR_ALIGNMENT.md added
• ccd_driver: byte_order_rgb interpreted correctly for TIFF format

New drivers

• indigo_astap_agent:

  • plate solver agent using ASTAP
  • has all the features as Astrometry agent

• indigo_ccd_svb:

  • driver for SvBony cameras

Driver fixes

• indigo_astrometry_agent:

  • solving can be triggered by a processes
  • added 3-point polar alignment
  • local files can be uploaded for solving
  • solution can be transformed to JNow
  • fix abort function
  • fixed cleanup of the temporary files

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • dithering can skip frames

• indigo_agent_scripting:

  • race fixed

• indigo_ccd_simulator:

  • Hipparcos data is used for real sky images from "CCD Guider Simulator"
  • add polar error simulation
  • images from "CCD Guider Simulator" can be in JNow or J2000
  • "CCD Guider Simulator" frame size is user defined

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • use SDK v1.21
  • fix array overrun
  • number.target vs. number.value cleanup

• indigo_gps_nmea:

  • support for Glonass messages

• indigo_ccd_qhy:

  • provde hack for missing pthread_yield() call

• indigo_mount_synscan:

  • add support for "StarSeek" mounts

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

  • Fuji driver improved, tested with XT1
  • add Canon EOS 250D
  • add Fujifilm X-S10
  • generalised image download code for Fujifilm
  • Sony A7R4 compatibility fixes

• indigo_mount_lx200:

  • add experimental support for ZWO AM5 mount
  • 10micron bugfixes
  • guiding commands made synchronous
  • mount type override fixed

• indigo_mount_ioptron:

  • guiding commands made synchronous

• indigo_mount_pmc8:

  • new firmware support added
  • rounding issues fixed

• indigo_focuser_fcusb:

  • rules file added

[2.0-166] - Tue Nov 30 2021

Overall

• indigo_raw_utils: new API for RMS contrast estimator
• IMAGING_AF_TUNING: updated to reflect the latest AF changes
• indigo_process_image(): fix sending of a wrong error message

Driver fixes

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • complete rewrite of RMS contrast estimator
  • RMS AF supports RGB images
  • RMS AF is not confused by saturated areas any more

• indigo_ccd_touptek:

  • SDK updated to 50.19728.20211022

• indigo_ccd_atik:

  • SDK updated to SDK_2021_11_02

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • SDK updated to 1.20.3

• indigo_ccd_qhy2:

  • SDK updated to V2021.10.12 (x86 driver uses the old version - QHY dropped 32bit Linux support)

• indigo_ccd_qhy/indigo_ccd_qhy2:

  • camera firmware update

• indigo_ccd_uvc:

  • image buffer overrun fixed

• indigo_ccd_mi:

  • Update ibgxccd for MacOS to version 0.5.1 (fixes issue with Monterey when camera did not connect the first time after power on)

• indigo_mount_simulator:

  • fix MOUNT_TRACKING property state transitions

[2.0-164] - Fri Nov 05 2021

Overall

• indigo_dtos(): call fixed formatting issues
• indigo_stod(): fix for values [-1, 0] represented as positive
• libusb: updated

Driver fixes

• indigo_agent_solver:

  • more reliable "Sync and center"
  • FOV unit parsing fixed

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • Peak/HFD focus failed criteria fixed
  • BEST_FOCUS_DEVIATION item added as a measure of the deviation of the final focus quality compared to the best of the run
  • return to initial on failure fixed
  • fix memory leak in capture_raw_frame()
  • prevent abort_process() from aborting all devices on the bus when no focuser selected
  • do not evaluate RMS contrast on frame restoration as contrast changes dramatically when frame is changed

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • fixed calibration near the poles

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

  • Fuji camera BULB exposure fixed
  • Fuji X-T2 support

• indigo_focuser_mypro2:

  • fix proeprty handling

• indigo_mount_lx200:

  • OnStep compatibility issue fixed

• indigo_mount_ioptron:

  • search for mechanical zero position added for CEM45, CEM70 and CEM120
  • MOUNT_PARK_SET implemented for 2.5 and 3.0 protocols

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • lower the camera stress at exposure start
  • fix ASI120 issues
  • SDK updated v.1.20.2.1103

• indigo_ccd_simulator:

  • backlash simulation added
  • add declination to the drift to simulate high declination guiding
  • change GUIDER_IMAGE to SIMULATION_SETUP property

• indigo_ccd_uvc:

  • libuvc updated

[2.0-162] - Fri Oct 15 2021

Overall

• indigo_filter: device and related device validation callback added
• indigo_docs: updated IMAGING_AF_TUNING.md
• indigo_framework: add indigo_contrast() call to calculate Root Mean Square (RMS) contrast of the image

Driver fixes

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • add new backlash clearing strategy "Backlash overshoot"
  • add new autofocus estimator "RMS contrast"
  • remove FWHM from original focus quality estimator - tests show it does not work well.
  • user can select autofocus estimator: "Peak/HFD" or "RMS contrast"
  • sequencer doesn't fail if autofocus fails, autofocus restores initial position if it fails
  • AGENT_IMAGER_FOCUS_FAILURE property added with the option to return to starting position (Peak/HFD estimator only)
  • add possibility to retry focus on failure (user configurable)
  • focusing statistics are cleared on focus start
  • better autofocus error handling
  • manual focusing fixed
  • fix ABORT_PROCESS ending in endless loop with message 'Failed to evaluate quality'
  • the error 'FOCUSER_STEPS_PROPERTY didn't become OK' is not shown if process is aborted or no move us performed.
  • external shutter support added
  • Changed AF max move limits to:
    • 20 * Initial step for Peak/HFD estimator
    • 40 * Initial step for RMS contrast estimator

• indigo_aux_flipflat:

  • command delimiters fixed
  • fix default linux serial port name

• indigo_aux_joystick:

  • macOS deadlocks fixed

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

  • fix A7R4 capture issues
  • external shutter support added for Nikon

• indigo_mount_ioptron:

  • some more protocol 3.1 firmware versions added
  • more Fuji models added

[2.0-160] - Wed Sep 15 2021

Driver fixes

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • updated SDK to 1.20
    • adds support for ASI482 and ASI485
    • fixes the problem that ASI2600 sometimes fails to obtain data
    • fixes the problem of image tearing after ASI2600 switching resolution
    • the ASI183 ROI function is rolled back to obtain a higher frame rate
    • fixes an occasional failures to open the camera

• indigo_ccd_atik:

  • update SDK to SDK_2021_09_06

[2.0-158] - Sun Aug 29 2021

Overall:

• indigo_raw_to_fits(): user provideds keyword can be added
• indigo_raw_to_fits: the tool can add BAYERPAT, CCD-TEMP and EXPTIME keywords
• TIFF/JPEG buffer size fixed
• dome drivers: DOME_DIMENSION property made persistent
• indigo docs: IMAGING_AF_TUNING - guidelines for auto focus tuning

New Drivers

• indigo_aux_geoptikflat: Geoptik flat field generator driver

Driver fixes

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • fix backlash application if it is handled by the driver
  • fix CCD_UPLOAD_MODE_PROPERTY and CCD_IMAGE_FORMAT_PROPERTY restoration in preview process

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • multi-star guiding now works with less than required stars
  • change some messages

• indigo_agent_mount: AGENT_SET_HOST_TIME_PROPERTY made persistent

• indigo_ccd_atik:

  • window heater support added

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • RREADME.md updated

[2.0-156] - Sun Jul 26 2021

Overall:

• j2k coordinates added to indigo_topo_planet()

Driver fixes

• indigo_agent_astrometry: index download or solving can be aborted

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • settling limit made configurable (AGENT_GUIDER_SETTINGS_DITH_LIMIT_ITEM)
  • dec-only calibration fixed
  • guiding will fail if RA speed = 0

• indigo_ccd_mi:

  • driver made multiplatform on macOS
  • add support for Moravian C1×, C3 and C4 cameras

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • update sdk to 1.19.2

[2.0-154] - Sat Jul 03 2021

Overall:

• indigo_server: by default blob compression is disabled

• indigo_framework:

  • add indigo_azimuth_distance() and used in dome drivers
  • define new PWM related properties

• indigo_solver: fix Sync & Center for some mounts with lazy sync operation

• indigo_prop_tool:

  • accept timeout 0
  • timeout countdown is started only if the connection is established

New Drivers

• indigo_dome_beaver: Driver for NexDome domes with beaver controllers

• indigo_aux_astromechanics: ASTROMECHANICS Light Pollution Meter driver - untested

• indigo_focuser_astromechanics: ASTROMECHANICS focuser driver - untested

Driver fixes

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • updated to SDK v.1.19.1 - fixes multi camera issue
  • fix unity gain calculation for cameras with full well < ADC resolution
  • show firmware version in the device info property

• indigo_focuser_asi:

  • updated to SDK v.1.4 - fixes 5v EAF crashes.

• indigo_whell_asi:

  • updated to SDK v.1.7
  • show firmware version in the device info property

• indigo_aux_rpio: add PWM support (see driver README.md)

[2.0-152] - Sun Jun 13 2021

Overall:

• indigo_client: fix http timeout for blob transfer - RPi is slow at compressing large images
• fix typo leading to server self lock.

Driver fixes

• indigo_ccd_altair: macOS library architecture fixed

[2.0-150] - Wed Jun 09 2021

Overall:

• do not exit on libjpeg errors
• libjpeg error handling race fixed
• added indigo_raw_to_fits() call
• new tool added "indigo_raw_to_fits"
• indigo_platesolver: add step to some items and use degree sign in the labels
• MOUNT_EPOCH uses J2000 istead of JNOW
• added full NGC/IC catalog
• fix random behavior while removing related agent

Driver Fixes

• indigo_aux_ppb: PPB Micro support added

• indigo_ccd_simulator: battery level property added

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • revert SDK to v.1.16.3 for arm (because of regressions)
  • update SDK to v.1.18 for Intel Linux and macOS
  • default bandwidth set to 45 to allow 2 cameras to work at the same time

• indigo_agent_astrometry:

  • FOV property added
  • index download synchronized
  • index sizes shown in labels
  • fix missing sync before center
  • pix potential race
  • better error handling
  • make AGENT_PLATESOLVER_WCS property busy while mount is slewing
  • update AGENT_PLATESOLVER_WCS when ready but remain busy while slewing
  • pixel scale fixed

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

  • Nikon Z6II support
  • Nikon Z7II support
  • Canon M50mk2 support
  • ExposureDelayMode fixed for D780
  • NULL pointer exception handled

[2.0-148] - Thu Apr 29 2021

Overall:

• better memory management - allocated buffers reuse
• fixed some memory leaks
• fixed telescope alignment
• wifi channel can be selected for indigo sky in Access Point mode

Driver Fixes

• indigo_mount_ioptron: add firmware version 3.1
• indigo_wheel_qhy: fix typo

[2.0-146] - Wed Apr 14 2021

Overall:

• compression added to HTTP BLOB transfer - image transfer can be about 2x faster
• introduce DOME_HOME and DOME_PARK_POSITION properties
• prepare the build for arm64 version of INDIGOSky
• platesolver agents: dec limit fixed
• fix indigo_dtos() showing negative degrees < 1 as positive
• HTTP server: dynamic content handling support added
• indigo_driver: save port and baud rate at property change
• additional serial ports removed from macOS list
• select() timeout fixed
• fixed memory leaks in mount base class
• DSLR JPEG->RAW conversion issue fixed
• debug log level setting fixed
• add indigo_compensate_backlash() call to be used in rotators and focusers

New Drivers:

• indigo_agent_alpaca: Agent that exposes INDIGO devices to ASCOM/Alpaca clients.
• dome_talon6ror: driver for Talon 6 dome controller

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • focuser backlash and agent backlash properties synchronized

• indigo_agent_mount:

  • geographic coordinates propagation is limited by this threshold
  • synchronization fixed

• indigo_agent_astrometry:

  • index names made consistent
  • index management fixed
  • remote mount agent snooping fixed
  • solved message added

• indigo_guider_agent:

  • rename Integral stacking -> Integral stack size; docs updted

• indigo_mount_ioptron:

  • firmware 210105 detection added
  • driver refactoring
  • synchronization issues fixed
  • MSH used instead of MH for protocol 3.0
  • search for mechanical zero item added for 2.5 and 3.0 protocols

• indigo_mount_nexstar:

  • fix the busy state of the coordinate properties
  • fix equatorial tracking start / stop
  • fix tracking mode being stopped on connect

• insigo_ccd_altair:

  • SDK updated

• indigo_focuser_efa:

  • stack overrun fixed

• indigo_focuser_asi:

  • STEPS and POSITION states synchronized
  • SDK updated

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • SDK updated

• indigo_wheel_asi:

  • SDK updated

• indigo_ccd_qhy:

  • firmware updated
  • READ_MODE change resets CCD_INFO, CCD_FRAME and CCD_MODE now
  • resolution fixed

• indigo_ccd_qhy2:

  • SDK and firmware updated
  • READ_MODE change resets CCD_INFO, CCD_FRAME and CCD_MODE now
  • resolution fixed

• indigo_wheel_qhy:

  • fix move Busy state

• indigo_focuser_dsd:

  • STEPS and POSITION states synchronized
  • software backlash compensation implemented

• indigo_focuser_fli:

  • STEPS and POSITION states synchronized

• indigo_focuser_lunatico:

  • STEPS and POSITION states synchronized

• indigo_focuser_mypro2:

  • STEPS and POSITION states synchronized
  • software backlash compensation implemented
  • load settings fixed

• indigo_dome_baader:

  • synchronized steps and horizontal coordinates states
  • fixed stale busy state in some situations

• indigo_dome_nexdome:

  • abort handled gracefully
  • fixed stale busy state in some situations

• indigo_dome_nexdome3:

  • abort handled gracefully
  • fixed property states

• indigo_aux_rpio:

  • replace GPIO 19 with GPIO 21
  • replace GPIO 04 with GPIO 19

• indigo_aux_upb:

  • outlet name items order fixed

• indigo_aux_ppb:

  • outlet names property name fixed

• indigo_ccd_simulator:

  • focuser absolute position setting enabled

• indigo_dome_simulator:

  • made shutter open and close timely operation

• indigo_wheel_quantum:

  • refactoring

• indigo_wheel_xagyl:

  • filter count fixed

• indigo_dome_skyroof:

  • fix abort state

• indigo_ccd_sbig:

  • driver now available for arm64 linux

[2.0-144] - Sun Feb 28 2021

Overall:

• add conditional deb dependency to indigo-astrometry or astrometry.net
• indigo_client: fix race condition
• weather & sky conditions properties standardized
• indigo_docs: GUIDING_PI_CONTROLLER_TUNING added

New Drivers:

• indigo_dome_skyroof: Interactive Astronomy SkyRoof driver added
• insigo_aux_skyalert: Interactive Astronomy SkyAlert driver added

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • DSLR raw formats added to download code

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • multi-star selection mode added
  • donuts will repeat 3x in case of poor SNR
  • fix buffer size in indigo_find_stars_precise()
  • make drift detection more precise
  • new Proportional-Integral controller implementation, Proportional Weight is removed in favor of Integral gain

• indigo_agent_mount:

  • disconnect bug fixed
  • lx200 server cleanup

• indigo_mount_ioptron:

  • GEM45EC support added
  • MOUNT_CUSTOM_TRACKING_RATE support implemented
  • lunar tracking rate fixed
  • hc8407 support added
  • GEM45 support added

• indigo_mount_rainbow:

  • SYNC fixed
  • detach fixed

• indigo_ccd_asi:

  • BPP can be set from CCD_FRAME

• indigo_ccd_qsi:

  • fix CCD_TEMPERATURE handling

• indigo_ccd_touptek:

  • fix CCD_TEMPERATURE handling

• indigo_ccd_altair:

  • fix CCD_TEMPERATURE handling

• indigo_mount_lx200:

  • simulator fixed
  • aGotino support added

• indigo_ccd_simulator:

  • cooler control is consistent with real ccd drivers now

• indigo_dome_simulator:

  • state fixes

[2.0-142] - Sat Jan 23 2021

Overall:

• indigo_server: BLOB proxy added for remote servers
• WebGUI: fixed to work with proxied BLOBs
• various documentation updates
• agents can not change selected device while they are in use
• agent INTERFACE item can now e used to identify what devices are controlled
• agents crashes on device unload fixed
• devices opened by agents are closed on agent detach
• better star detection algorithm
• more precise version of find stars added
• XML client/driver cleanup
• JSON BLOB definition carries URL now
• long TEXT property support fixes
• property cache access synchronization in XML client added
• large buffers moved from stack to heap
• JPEG to RAW conversion added to indigo_process_dslr_image()
• several races and crashes fixed in indigo client
• fix several small memory leaks
• fix agents crash when some properties are deleted
• device detach code fixes: no need to explicitly call disconnect at detach

New Drivers:

• indigo_agent_astrometry: Agent for plate solving using astrometry.net (indigo-astrometry should be installed).

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • sub-framing support added to preview process
  • sub-frame selection fixes
  • BLOB content race fixed

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • subframe selection fixes
  • make Donuts guider resilient to hot columns and rows
  • make Selection guide resilient to hot columns and rows
  • Donuts guider optimized
  • Edge Clipping added to Donuts guider
  • BLOB content race fixed
  • some parts are refactored

• indigo_agent_mount: AGENT_SET_HOST_TIME added

• indigo_ccd_uvc:

  • libuvc updated
  • mono formats supported
  • exposure countdown fixed
  • bug fixes

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

  • automatic use of LiveView during focusing
  • DSLR_EXPOSURE_METERING_PROPERTY_NAME on Canon fixed
  • high precision bulb time measurement
  • RAW format support added
  • Nikon focusing fixed

• indigo_mount_rainbow:

  • communication with the mount while it is not connected is fixed
  • lat/long format fixed

• indigo_ccd_simulator:

  • fix mixed width and height
  • DSLR simulator RAW format support added

• indigo_ccd_asi: update SDK v.1.16.3

• indigo_agent_scripting: enhancements

• indigo_aux_rpio: change pins which overlap with the default i2c

[2.0-140] - Sun Dec 27 2020

New Drivers:

• indigo_mount_rainbow: RainbowAstro mount driver
• indigo_agent_scripting: ECMAscript support for INDIGO

[2.0-138] - Sun Dec 27 2020

License Change

• INDIGO Astronomy open-source license version 2.0: Changed the license to more permissive and more compatible one.

Overall:

• Added ECMAscript support for INDIGO through indigo_agent_scripting.
• Text property can have unlimited length
• Web GUI has support for scripting
• indigo_prop_tool has support for scripting
• Offset and Gamma added to XISF metadata
• Some JSON escaping fixed
• Memory leaks fixed in XML and JSON parsers and indigo_ccd_driver
• JPEG preview stretching fixed for 16 bit images
• CCD_JPEG_SETTINGS_PROPERTY doesn't show and hide
• Data can be passed to timers using indigo_set_timer_with_data()
• indigo_resize_property() call fixed

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_agent_guider:

  • fix guiding issue when with Declination guiding off
  • calculate correctly RMSE RA and Dec
  • dithering RMSE is cleared
  • preview and guiding state transition fixed
  • fix dithering issue

• indigo_agent_alignment: interface code fixed

• indigo_agent_imager: do not fail batch if the dithering failed to settle

• indigo_focuser_asi: workaround for SDK issue related to device hotplug applied

• indigo_mount_ioptron: park bug fixed

• indigo_aux_dsusb: dual arch macOS libraries added

• indigo_focuser_fcusb: dual arch macOS libraries added

• indigo_guider_gpusb: dual arch macOS libraries added

• indigo_wheel_atik: dual arch macOS libraries added

[2.0-136] - Sat Dec 5 2020

Overall:

• Optional automatic subframing added to autofocus and guiding processes in imager and guider agent
• More robust automatic stretching for JPEG preview
• CCD File Simulator device added to CCD Simulator driver (provides an image from specified RAW file)
• RGBA and ABGR raw format support added to guider utility functions
• Large files support added to RPi builds
• Histogram added to webGUI of imager agent
• Optional double buffering support added in INDIGO server for BLOB requests
• DEVICE_DRIVER added to INFO property (issue #132)
• DARKFLAT added to CCD_IMAGE_FORMAT property (issue #387)
• indigo_property_match_writable() added
• fixed read only property handling in core library

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_mount_nexstar:

  • experimental guide pulse support added
  • several bugfixes

• indigo_ccd_qhy2:

  • SDK updated

• indigo_ccd_altair:

  • SDK updated

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

  • Support for Canon EOS R5 and R6 cameras

• indigo_focuser_lunatico:

  • temperature compensation fixed

• indigo_focuser_dsd:

  • temperature compensation fixed

• indigo_focuser_asi:

  • temperature compensation fixed

New Drivers:

• indigo_focuser_mypro2

[2.0-134] - Mon Nov 16 2020

Overall:

• Fix IndigoSky regression

[2.0-132] - Sat Nov 14 2020

Overall:

• More robust socket handling
• More robust FWHM calculation
• Internet sharing option added to IndigoSky build
• BLOB caching synchronization fixes
• AVI support added to DSLR drivers

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_aux_cloudwatcher:

  • support for Pocket CW
  • support for older AAG units
  • bug fixes

• indigo_agent_guider: add steps to AGENT_GUIDER_SETTINGS

• indigo_ccd_ptp:

  • Support for Fujifilm cameras
  • Sony camera fixes

• indigo_mount_pmc8: connection issues fixed

• indigo_mount_nexstar: StarSense related fixes

• indigo_ccd_qhy / indigo_ccd_qhy2: many driver and SDK fixes

New Drivers:

• indigo_wheel_qhy: QHY standalone filter wheels driver
• indigo_mount_nexstaraux: Celestron Wifi mount drivers

Obsoleted drivers

• indigo_ccd_gphoto2: removed from the build - indigo_ccd_ptp replaces it

[2.0-130] - Sun Nov 01 2020

Overall:

• TIFF image format added to CCD drivers
• AVI and SER format support added to streaming CCD drivers
• indigo_guider_utils: more robust HFD/FWHM calculation
• indigo_server_tcp: empty resource list bug fixed
• VERIFY_NOT_CONNECTED() macro fixed
• scientific number notation support added to JSON
• CLIENT_DEVELOPMENT_BASICS.md and INDIGO_AGENTS.md documents updated

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • report failure if focusing did not converge
  • more robust focusing
  • fix rare crash due to unitialized frame digest

• indigo_mount_nexstar:

  • set correct timezone and DST
  • GPS detection changed
  • deadlock fixed

• indigo_ccd_simulator:

  • focuser: more realistic out of focus images
  • bug fixes

• indigo_ccd_touptek: fix failing exposures problem

• indigo_ccd_altair: fix failing exposures problem

• indigo_mount_ioptron: CEM70 identification added

• indigo_focuser_usbv3: bug fixes

New Drivers:

• wheel_qhy: QHY standalone filter wheel driver

[2.0-128] - Mon Oct 05 2020

Overall:

• Agents can select only devices that are not currently being used.
• Add star auto detection used for focusing and guiding via indigo_find_stars()
• Better HFD calculation with unlimited radius
• webGUI: auto focus, guiding mode and dithering added
• XISF metadata fixed and extended

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_agent_guider: many enhancements the main ones are:

  • Guiding now uses real Proportional-Integral (PI) controller. Explained in the driver README.md.
  • Dithering process auto detects when the guiding settled.
  • Selection guide: more robust, sensitive and stable implementation, a suitable star is auto selected if no selection is made, stars can be manually selected from a list too.
  • Donuts guide: more robust, sensitive and stable implementation
  • Centroid guide: more robust, sensitive and stable implementation
  • Code optimizations
  • Bug fixes

• indigo_agent_imager:

  • Auto select star for focusing process.
  • dithering with remote guider agent fixed
  • Bug fixes

• indigo_ccd_simulator:

  • simulate hotpixels and hot rows/columns
  • RA/DEC_OFFSET items added to GUIDER_SETTINGS to simulate random tracking errors
  • Bug fixes

• ccd_qhy/ccd_qhy2:

  • SDK & firmare updated
  • Remove hot-plug support - SDK does not really support this
  • increase buffer size for 60+ MPx cameras

• ccd_altair:

  • binning issues fixed
  • SDK updated to 48.17729.2020.0922

• ccd_touptek:

  • binning issues fixed
  • SDK updated to 46.17309.20200616

• indigo_ccd_asi: SDK updated to 1.15.0915

• indigo_ccd_ptp: bugfixes

[2.0-126] - Wed Sep 01 2020

Overal:

• alignment routines improved
• security token support fixed
• DLL build added to Windows makefile
• PSF calculation fixed

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_ccd_atik: macOS Horizon issues fixed
• indigo_ccd_qsi: improved, fixed and tested with physical hardware
• indigo_mount_pmc8: protocol switching fixed
• indigo_ccd_ptp: Nikon Z5 support added
• indigo_ccd_simulator: streaming and BULB support added
• indigo_agent_mount: stops capture on related ccd agent on park etc.

[2.0-124] - Sat Aug 01 2020

Overal:

• Double connection issue fixed
• PSF computation fixed
• several executable drivers were not built
• indigo_server: better process handling
• added indigo_examples folder and created new examples
• Documentation update
• added user documentation about indigo_prop_tool and indigo_server
• fixed blob transfer for executable drivers
• blob transfer improvements - name resolution is done only once
• support ROWORDER keyword in fits.

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_agent_guider: PSF radius added, fixes
• indigo_agent_imager: PSF radius added, fixes
• indigo_aux_ppb: PPB Advanced support added
• indigo_aux_sqm: crash fixed
• indigo_ccd_qsi: initial slot position fixed, added rules
• indigo_ccd_mi: SDK updated to 0.5.6
• indigo_ccd_asi: SDK updated to 1.15.0617
• indigo_wheel_asi: SDK updated to 1.5.0615
• indigo_focuser_asi: SDK updated to 0.2.0605
• indigo_mount_lx200: meridian flip control added to AvalonGO dialect
• indigo_ccd_atik: SDK updated to 2020_06_23
• indigo_ccd_qhy2: SDK updated to V2020.06.05 for macOS and V2020.05.22 for linux

New Drivers:

• indigo_mount_pmc8: PMC8 mount controller driver
• indigo_aux_rpio: Raspberry Pi GPIO driver

[2.0-122] - Fri May 05 2020

Overal:

• Device access control finished
• New more robust timer handling
• INDIGO_AGENT class added
• Dynamic libraries ARE NOT binary compatible due to changes in indigo_device structure
• Drivers can not be unloaded if any of the handled devices is connected

Driver Fixes:

• ALL DRIVERS are updated due to the new timer handling
• indigo_efa_focuser: calibration added for celestron devices
• indigo_lx200_mount: unpark added for OneStep dialect, tracking status fixed, ...
• indigo_ioptron_mount: iEQ25 parking fixed, protocol 2.5+ guiding rate setting fixed, ...
• indigo_focuser_optec: relative move orientation fixed, reverse orientation property added
• indigo_focuser_dmfc: relative move response reading fixed
• indigo_aux_sqm: crash on lost connection fixed
• indigo_aux_rts: disconnect sequence fixed
• indigo_aux_ppb: dev heater initial target values fixed, P3/P4 fixed, ...
• indigo_aux_flipflat: light intensity reading fixed
• indigo_focuser_moonlite: timeout fixed
• indigo_ccd_ptp: D3000/3100 capture fixed
• indigo_ccd_atik: AtikOne wheel control fixed, new SDK used
• indigo_ccd_mi: support for new CMOS cameras added

New Drivers:

• indigo_dome_baader
• indigo_aux_mgbox
• indigo_wheel_manual
• indigo_aux_cloudwatcher

[2.0-120] - Sat Apr 04 2020

Overall:

• New experimental feature: Add device access control
• indigo_server:
  • Fix deadlock on indigosky
  • Fix password trucation bug

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_ccd_ptp: Sony camera related fixes
• indigo_mount_temma: Side of pier fixed

[2.0-118] - Sun Mar 22 2020

Overall:

• indigo framework: fix "&" character escape in XML

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_ccd_ptp: Sony and Canon camera related fixes
• indigo_mount_temma: Add pier side update notify

New Drivers:

• indigo_dome_dragonfly: Lunatico Astronomia Dragonfly Dome / Relay controller driver
• indigo_aux_dragonfly: Lunatico Astronomia Dragonfly Relay controller driver

[2.0-116] - Mon Mar 9 2020

Overall:

• indigosky fixes

Driver fixes:

• lunatico drivers: show proper description

[2.0-114] - Sat Mar 7 2020

Overall:

• indigo_server: several fixes
• indigo_prop_tool: fix quotes management in set value
• indigo_framework:
  • added Rotator device support
  • added AUX GPIO (General puspose I/O device, to control relays, sensor arrays, switches etc.) device support
  • added several new utility functions
  • drivers can mutually exclude each other
  • usbfs_memory_mb fixed - no more failed frames with several camera connected
  • use updated version of fxload
• Developer Documentation updated

Driver Fixes:

• indigo_mount_nexstar: fixes and worarounds for StarSense HC
• indigo_focuser_dsd: add support for DSD AF3
• indigo_agent_guider: abort fixed, remote driver fixed
• indigo_agent_imager: remote driver fixed, several enhancements
• indigo_ccd_ptp: Added support for several Sony, Canon and Nikon cameras, Sony and Nikon camera related fixes
• indigo_focuser_moonlite: timeout increased
• indigo_ccd_asi: firmware updated to v.1.14.1227
• indigo_ccd_qhy: camera firmware updated, but the QHY provided SDK is still badly unstable

New Drivers:

• indigo_focuser_lunatico: Lunatico Astronomy Limpet/Armadillo/Platypus Focuser/Rotator/Powerbox/GPIO driver
• indigo_rotator_lunatico: Lunatico Astronomy Limpet/Armadillo/Platypus Rotator/Focuser/Powerbox/GPIO driver
• indigo_rotator_simulator: Rotator simulator deiver
• indigo_ccd_qhy2: The same as main qhy driver but uses different less stable sdk :( but hopefully it will support more cameras.

[2.0-112] - Sun Jan 26 2020

Overall:

• Developer documentation added

Driver fixes:

• indigo_mount_temma: bug fixes
• infigo_ccd_atik: SDK updated
• indigo_focuser_dmfc, indigo_aux_upb: focuser speed limits fixed
• indigo_mount_lx200: AvalonGO support improved
• indigo_ccd_ptp: LiveView buffer race fixed

[2.0-110] - Tue Jan 14 2020

Overall:

• Add missing FITS keywords to xisf format
• fix FITS keyword DATE-OBS to indicate exposure start

New Drivers:

• indigo_gps_gpsd: GPSD client driver

Driver fixes:

• indigo_gps_nmea: bug fixes
• infigo_ccd_ptp:
  • Add Canon EOS 90D
  • Sony fixes
  • capture sequence standardized
  • image caching fixed
  • Canon CRAW support added
• indigo_ccd_ica:
  • bug fixes for MacOS Catalina
  • Avoid AF property behaviour fixed
• indigo_ccd_fli: fix reopen issue
• indigo_mount_nexstar: park position can be specified by user
• indigo_mount_simulator: fix RA move when not tracking

[2.0-108] - Wed Jan 1 2020

Overall:

• webGUI: readonly switch support added

Drivers:

• indigo_mount_synscan: many fixes including PC Direct mode and baud rate detection.
• indigo_mount_nexstar: support side of pier, update libnexstar.
• indigo_mount_temma: support side of pier, zenith sync and drive speed.
• indigo_ccd_gphoto2: small fixes.
• infigo_ccd_ptp: fix PTP transaction for USB 3.0.