OnCue Apps

Telescope mount Hand Controller App for OnStep.

Obsolete, Install the "OnStep Controller2" forcurrent releases.OnStep is a DIY computerized GoTo controller for Telescopemounts. This App controls most functions through Bluetooth fromyour Android cell phone or tablet. The user can align the mount,park/un-park, program PEC, and find and go to objects from severalcatalogs. Including: NGC, Hersclel 400, and Messier catalogs alongwith an catalog of bright stars.Note: To get up and running:1. This version is for use with OnStep 0.99b10 or earlier(Obsolete), configured with checksum enabled on the Bluetoothserial port. This version of OnStep uses a variation of the LX200protocol and isn't compatible with other software/Apps. Thisversion exists to support those who don't wish to upgrade to theStable or Dev branches of OnStep, which overcomes thislimitation.2. You must pair the OnStep's Bluetooth adapter to your phone ortablet.3. You must find the OnStep's Bluetooth adapter address and enterit in the "BT Addr" configuration menu from the Apps main page.This needs to be set just once.4. To get going... you might want to set your location(s) in the"Site" configuration menu first. Then, use the "Home/Align/Park"menu to set the date and time and start an "Align". Once the alignis started, select a bright star that you can easily identify fromthe list and do a "GoTo". Finally, select the "Guide/Center" buttonand use the controls to center the star (or you can move your'scope to it manually) and press the "Align" button. From here,you're free to select objects from the lists and do GoTos.