Version 1.0.10 (11.9.2025):
Works for: OFP2, FP2+, FP2, FTL2, WFT2, FT2, upgraded FP1 (board with USB-C)
Summary: This version introduces new features that help with controlling the unwanted light pollution – mainly preventing that light is on when panel is opened, which is especially important for shared remotely controlled observatories. It also fixes a situation where OFP2 units could get stuck if they moved out of range while not powered. Use with Control Panel v1.0.7 or higher.
Details:
- introduction of control modes:
- Remote control mode – this is the default mode and it means that unit is controlled remotely via USB cable (from Control Panel, ASCOM driver, INDI driver…). In this mode unit never allows that light is on when the panel is opened (light pollution protection on), for example:
- if light is on when panel is closed and receives command to open, it will turn off the light before opening
- if panel is opened and receives command to turn on the light, it will not turn it on
- if panel is closed and light is on and it detects physical opening of the lid (for example hitting an object during movement) it will turn the light off (FP2+ and OFP2 only)
- Manual button control mode – unit enters this mode when physical button on the side of the unit is pressed. It automatically returns back “Remote control mode” when first remote command that changes panel or light status is received or 10 minutes after last button press. In this mode turning on the light is allowed when panel is opened and closed – light pollution protection off.
- ASIAIR control mode – unit is in this mode whenever ASIAIR cable is connected. In this mode light pollution protection is on, so in this manner it behaves the same as in Remote control mode. Note that during ASIAIR control mode physical button is disabled, so manual actions can’t be performed and unit can never enter Manual button control mode.
- Remote control mode – this is the default mode and it means that unit is controlled remotely via USB cable (from Control Panel, ASCOM driver, INDI driver…). In this mode unit never allows that light is on when the panel is opened (light pollution protection on), for example:
- additional “General status” in Control Panel now shows which mode the panel is currently in, if there is an error present and if the light is off due to panel being open (when in Remote control mode)
- status light changes (green LED inside the case):
- when all is normal it now automatically turns off 10 seconds after power on to prevent light pollution
- if there is an error it now flashes for 60 seconds after power on and then turns off – short flash (0.5s): motor not initialized, long flash (1s): motor not calibrated
- if it’s disabled (Control Panel -> Advanced) it never turns on (not even in error situations)
- fix for OFP2 getting stuck – if OFP2 moved out of range while lid was open and it was unpowered (mostly due to gravity on bigger panels) it could cause that the lid got stuck and tried to move in wrong direction. Now it moves in the right direction and fixes positioning on the first move.
- firmware upload fixes – there was a rare case when an unrecognized error was presented to the user
- additional information in Debug output – for easier assistance when contacting support
Download: FP2_v1.0.10.dsd
Version 1.0.6 (9.7.2025):
Works for: OFP2, FP2+, FP2, FTL2, WFT2, FT2, upgraded FP1 (board with USB-C)
Summary: This version fixes motor behavior on OFP2 units – some units were shaking when fully opened.
Download: FP2_v1.0.6.dsd
Version 1.0.5 (8.5.2025):
Works for: OFP2, FP2+, FP2, FTL2, WFT2, FT2, upgraded FP1 (board with USB-C)
Summary: This version fixes calibration on FP2+ units – some units were not opening fully.
Version 1.0.4 (27.3.2025):
Works for: OFP2, FP2+, FP2, FTL2, WFT2, FT2, upgraded FP1 (board with USB-C)
Summary: This version fixes motor behavior on OFP2 units – some units had difficulties with opening/closing and motor shaking during movement.
Version 1.0.2 (13.3.2025):
Works for: OFP2, FP2+, FP2, FTL2, WFT2, FT2, upgraded FP1 (board with USB-C)
Summary: This version restores correct ASIAIR cable behavior.
Version 1.0.1 (7.3.2025):
Works for: OFP2, FP2+, FP2, FTL2, WFT2, FT2, upgraded FP1 (board with USB-C)
Summary: Initial version with OFP2 and FP2+ support
Version 1.0.0 (10.10.2024):
Works for: FP2, FTL2, WFT2, FT2, upgraded FP1 (board with USB-C)
Summary: Initial version with FP2 support