It controls set point cooling, guider port and gpio port where available. This is great news for large format set ups where weight can be a real concern. Atik electronic filter wheel efw2 50mm 5 positions. Qhy600 driver and software qhy367c driver and software qhy128c driver and software qhy168c driver and software qhy247c driver and software qhy294c driver and software qhy163mc driver and software qhy183mc driver and software qhy178290224 driver and software qhy174gps driver and software qhy6060 driver and software qhy4040 driver and software. Plugin support for theskyx is distributed in the software installation for theskyx andor theskyx daily build. I reported the issue to atik support, and would like to see if we can do something in sgp, to mitigate the issue. This plugin supports filter wheels supported via the ascom standardized interface. This ensures that filters are always in precisely the same position which is of great benefit for flat field framing. Electronic filter wheel the atik electronic filter wheel comes complete with an ascom driver, so that any compliant software can control it comes with artemis. The efw3 gives you more freedom and convenience to your imaging set up. Atik cameras screw flush onto the wheel and will rotate without an additional adapter adapter required for atik1. The standard carousel holds 9 unmounted 2 inch filters, but other options will be available, including 7 x 2 inch square, 11 x 36mm and 11 x 1. On the software side, the efw2 has an ascom compliant driver so any compliant.
Filter wheels and accessories telescope filter wheels. Please note, to use our ascom driver you will need to have installed the latest software from ascom. Atik efw2 electronic filter wheel filter wheel imaging. Efw3 body with your choice of filter disk either 7x2 or 7x50.
I can suggest if your running the laptop on a battery make sure your power saving is turned off it can mess with the usb port connections and that your running everything as administrator. This ensures that filters are always in precisely the same position which is. Jan 08, 2018 the brand new atik efw3 filter wheel for large format cameras using 7 2 filters. In fact, the distance between any atik camera and the efw2. Configure drivers for the actual wheels to be controlled first, then set up the dual wheels driver. An internal view with the cover removed, showing the 5 x 48mm filter disk with one filter in place. This new wheel employs exchangeable filter disks, allowing for multiple combinations, and has large 54mm openings on both sides.
That said, the wheel is fully compatible with any atik camera when using the supplied m54. Windows application, ascom driver and arduino firmware provided. Settings for the filter wheel will depend on the individual model, as determined by the. Atik one filter wheel and cooler in unstable status, when. Ccdsoft plugins for the sx filter wheel and sx cameras. Here is an image a friend sent me of what his byeos looks like with an atik filter wheel with ascom driver. Atik efw3 filter wheel 7 position filter wheel 2 opt.
Installationindi atik driver currently supports all atik cameras and filter wheels. Automatic network service discovery or hotplug support is a mandatory feature for all pieces of the framework. Atik titan, atik 3xx4xx, atik one 69 including internal filter wheel, atik 16200, atik large frame 14000, atik gp, atik vs range cameras, atik infinity, artemis fs range cameras and. Atik efw3 electronic filter wheel 7 position for 2 mounted. The usb connector is visible at lower left and the serialmanual connector is at the lower right. The apgt will require the ap field flattener because of the very wide field to get pinpoint stars. Byeos and ascom filter wheel backyardeos otelescope.
Atik efw3 filter wheel 7 position filter wheel 2 the efw3 holds up to seven 2inch m48x0. This driver is primarily used to simplify entry of fits header filter selection information. The filter wheel hang with cooler status lost, when stop is clicked in sgp frame and focus. Other atik cameras can be attached via an included m54 or m42 adapter.
Indi atik driver currently supports all atik cameras and filter wheels. There are several accessories from atik instruments that will allow you to go further into this never ending journey of discovering new worlds. Features of the one integrated and powerful, the atik one series embodies atiks principles to bring you a high performance, simple to use platform, with internal filter wheel, all in a very compact and light package. I have already change the usb port, and reinstalled the driver normal driver and ascom driver comes with the installer from atik. The atik electronic filter wheel comes complete with an ascom driver, so that any compliant software can control it comes with artemis capture software, for easy, simple and efficient operation the atik electronic filter wheel employs interchangeable filter disks, allowing for multiple combinations, and has large 54mm openings on both sides. If you wish to write your own driver, you can use the ascom standard filter wheel interface, or request our native maxim dl api through technical support use help menu technical support. Jun 22, 2012 maxim dl has the atik filter wheel in its ascom list but wont connect. Telescope ascom driver to support our usbst4 convertor. Efw2 body with your choice of 1 filter disk 2 adapter hex key kit screws, plastic washers and orings with specific disk options 3metre usb cable 1.
The efw2 filter driver is atiks and you will need to contact them for information. In fact, those astrophotographers who use the atik 16200 can attach the efw3 directly to the camera or remove the front plate to cut down on back focus. Indigo is designed for the users, not just for the computers. Ascom driver for atik for sgpro getting started with. Atik electronic filter wheel 2 filters 5 position opt. Filter wheel with a numbered click at every position to make the task a breeze. Atik efw2 electronic filter wheel ccd cameras imaging. Finger lakes instruments filter wheels various models optec, inc. Usb 1 usb 2 drivers if youre still having trouble with an atik 16series camera or older models of the filter wheel with this software, downloading and installing the following usb 1 driver should solve the problem. I am using an atik one 6 ccd camera which has a built in filter wheel. Ideally, i would prefer to avoid having to buy a new filter wheel, although i have been eyeing the atik efw3 for other purposes i. Additional filter wheel models are available in the obsolete camera driver pack. Attempting to connect using the atik filter wheel control software produces the exception error similar to the last post.
I have installed ascom drivers for an atik filter wheel, but i cannot get it to show at the top of the byeos main page. No additional hardware resources or drivers are required. Most drivers are based on the ascom templates and these have some logging built in. They will then update the ascom driver and you can keep using it. It recognises the device but wont install the driver either version. The control of telescopes, filter wheels and focusers is integrated in astroart and its updated in service packs. Usb1 usb2 drivers please note that the latest software is not compatible with windows xp. Windows users will still need to download the fli software installation kit above for device driver installation. A project by clive stachon and robert brown in modifying a manual 5 slot filter wheel to automatic using an arduino nano and stepper motor.
Initial filter disk options include 5x2 mounted, 7x36mm and 9x1. There is a dedicated filter wheel driver for standalone filters, but the filter can be. The electronic filter wheel 2inch filters 5 position by atik cameras. For a large format wheel, the efw3 boasts a slim, lightweight design. Electronic filter wheel to add colour to your images an upgrade on its predecessor, the atik efw2. With seven positions you will be able to house lrgb, halpha, sii, and oiii filters in the same carousel. Other drivers optional this driver is optional, only needed for these software which control the camera through directshow. Jan 06, 2016 i encountered an issue in running sgp on atik one. The filter wheel is natively controlled from atik s software or has an ascom driver for 3rd party programs. Modifying an orion atik filter wheel for remote control. The atik efw2 motorized filter wheel is available with multiple filter capability over a range of filter sizes. The brand new atik efw3 filter wheel for large format cameras using 7 2 filters. Atik is pleased to introduce a new motorized filter wheel, with multiple filter capability.
Settings for the filter wheel will depend on the individual model, as determined by the manufacturer andor driver author. Atik cameras offer a range of cooled ccd cameras for applications such as astrophotography, scientific and industrial imaging. This new wheel employs exchangeable filter disks, allowing for multiple combinations, and has large 54 mm openings on both. Electronic filter wheel to add colour to your images.
Atik efw2 electronic filter wheel atik manufacturers. To select and configure the filter wheel, click the advanced button. There is a dedicated filter wheel driver for standalone filters, but the filter can be used within the camera driver. Camera control is available for astroart as plugins. I am proberly doing something stupid, but none the the dropdown ones seem to work. Atik continues to be on the cutting edge of technology for astroimaging by introducing a new motorized filter wheel with multiple filter capability. After studying the design of the manual device and taking inventory of my spare parts and materials, i finally. The zwo manual filter wheel, designed to accommodate up to 5 31. Fail to connect to atik efw2 filter wheel sequence. Sx filter wheel ascom driver version 2011 with support for maxi wheel 6716 help file.
The atik efw2 filter wheel employs interchangeable filter carousels and has large 54mm openings on both sides. To make filter changing less of a chore the camera comes with a tool to allow filters to be loaded without opening the camera. The atik efw2 is exquisitely machined, and seems to be perfectly true, and does not appear to introduce any meaningful tilt itself. Previously, i have to power off and on the camera, to reset it when this problem occurs. At the start of a session, maximdl connect with everything inluding the wheel. I need to use so that sgpro connects and controls the filter wheel properly. Five positions with click stops to indicate each position make the task a breeze. This item is in stock and typically ships in 1 day or less. I plan on using this with both an apgt as well as an agoptical 12. Aug 27, 2016 i can connect my ccd, my guide camera, etc, but i cant connect my filter wheel, an atik efw2, 9 position wheel. After a long wait, my new atik 16200 camera arrived, along with the atik efw2 2 five position filterwheel, and the atik oag. The atik manual filter wheel with five click stop positions make changing filters a breeze. The wheel could be controlled in single or continuous mode, but when start in autosave mode, the connection is off maxim wad blocked and the message was something like filter wheel unrecognized or something like that.
Machined from a single block of aircraftgrade aluminum and weighing less than a pound, the zwo efw is a perfect accessory for your astrophotography cameras. Atik efw3 filter wheel 50mm atk0160 filter wheels o. The core software installer installs all the software you need to operate an atik camera using our control program, capture, or a thirdparty program, including ascom drivers. Atiks well respected artemis software, an ascom driver, a.
I can connect my ccd, my guide camera, etc, but i cant connect my filter wheel, an atik efw2, 9 position wheel. Modify a manual filterwheel and add stepper motor and arduino. A general view of the filter wheel, fitted with t thread adaptors and a 48mm filter disk. Sx launch a new large format filter wheel, primarily intended for use with the sx35 and 36, but also suitable for smaller chip cameras where 5 filter positions is not sufficient.
I waited a good while for atik to finally come out with a motorized version of their filter wheel, but it turned out to be too pricey for me. The filter wheel is designed with this camera in mind, although it works perfectly with others, and has been used with my sx trius, and the camera can be either fitted using the rotatable adaptor, or by screwing the camera directly to the rear housing of the wheel casing. Housed in an advanced body with internal filter wheel, the one 6. The atik efw3 electronic filter wheel is compatible with any atik camera. After studying the design of the manual device and taking inventory of my spare parts and materials, i finally came. Maxim wad blocked and the message was something like filter wheel unrecognized or something like that. It is different to the internal filter wheel that is being discussed in this thread. On the software side, the efw2 has an ascom compliant driver so any compliant software can control it.
The issue seems to be windows not accepting the driver. Sx filter wheel control program fully compatible with windows vista and windows 7810. Changing filters couldnt be any simpler than the atik manual filter wheel makes it. An electronic filter wheel allows you to automate your imaging. That said, the wheel is fully compatible with any atik camera when using the supplied m54 adapter or alternately the optional m42. These include the following ir filter focal reducer 0,5x manual filter wheel slr lens adapter for nikon slr lens adapter for pentax s, k slr lens adapter for olympus. A generic plugin which supports all cameras compatible with the.