This project is a lightweight Python framework for a device driver that supports the Alpaca protocol and ASCOM Standards. It implements a basic Rotator device with a simple simulation for Conform tests. Templates for all ASCOM device types are provided. The "boiler plate" logic remains the same for any device.
Open the Alpyca Device Quick Start section of the above documentation. This gives instructions on getting the sample to run and pass the ConformU checks (see below), as well as step-by-step detailed instructions on creating a skeleton Alpaca driver for any ASCOM device using the provided templates.
One more experimental release. A few problems were detected after 0.4 thanks to user @jhannon.
Templates for all ASCOM device types are included. While preserving simplicity as much as possible, version 0.5.0 can easily be configured for multiple ASCOM device types and multiple instances of a given ASCOM device type within the Alpaca device/server. The sample Rotator simulator passes Conform Universal for Rotator device, as well as Conform Universal Alpaca Protocol tests. The 0.4.0 Conform logs are part of the repository. No changes to 0.5.0 that would affect the Rotator simulator, only changes to the templates.
- Self-contained device (e.g. on Raspberry Pi etc) that can be used by native Alpaca speaking programs like Cartes du Ciel, Sky Safari 7 (pro or plus), as well as Windows apps like SGP, NINA, ACP, etc. that speak Windows ASCOM/COM
- Linux/Max/Windows driver for Windows apps like SGP, NINA, ACP, etc. that speak Windows ASCOM/COM
- Linux/Mac/Windows driver for native Alpaca-speaking apps like Sky Safari 7.
- Use this to make an Alpaca front end for an INDI device running on Linux or MacOS, and make that device usable from Windows programs as noted above.
- Use your imagination...
Use the ASCOM Driver and Application Development Support Forum.