SGPro+AAG Cloudwatcher (Safety option)

Sequence Generator Feature Requests
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Hi guys :blush:

It is true, that if we want to cover all potential use cases to make this feature 99% bullet proof it could represent a lot of work for you and take a while to complete.

Do you think there could be ways you could start working on this more quickly by identifying a minimum viable product (MVP) first, iterate on it & then deal with more complex scenario later-on? What would be the most simple scenario that could bring immediate value without covering every aspect in v1?

As an example the initial Scenario (MVP) could be:

  • SGPro detects one of the non-clear conditions selected in the configuration screen by the user.
  • SGPro pause the Sequence & park the mount (as per selected options in the configuration screen)
  • SGPro close the dome to protect the equipment (as per selected options in the configuration screen)
  • SGPro detects that the SAFE condition is back for the specified period of time define in the config.
  • SGPro then automatically opens the dome (if it was closed),
  • SGPro unpark the mount and bring it back to the original target (if it was parked)
  • Realign it and resume the sequence where its stopped (and automatically restart the auto guiding)

That would be an awesome step in the right direction :blush: even if it doesn’t cover all potential errors and more complex scenarios initially. I would see a lot of value in achieving this first step.

A simple roadmap for this feature would allow you to deliver value progressively and more robust versions in subsequent iterations…

Please also find below the configuration screen and sets of parameters I found in the AAG CloudWatcher online help. It is the example for CCD Commander they are providing. That could maybe help creating a new set of option in SGPro for this feature…

CCD Commander Weather Monitor

Also see Chris Rowland’s ASCOM safety monitor driver: Boltwood Weather Monitor (V6.2 January 2016)

http://ascom-standards.org/Downloads/ObservingConditionsDrivers.htm

This is just an idea from a new enthusiastic customer of SGPro, hoping to see this feature materialise more rapidly because it is going to be so awesome!

Thanks guys!

André :blush: