FocusLynx Commander Revision History.txt This file contains information regarding revision changes made to the FocusLynx Software. For more information please contact Optec Inc. or Starlight Instruments. Version: Date: Initials: Description: 3.3.1 2023/04/03 DVN Displays serial type when available Faster loads on Windows Allow Firmware Updates without verifying connection Fixed incorrect version being returned to ASCOM Clients Fixed issue with ThirdLynx firmware update tool Fixed Alpaca issue with Homing Focusers and Max Position Updated to latest version of ASCOM Libraries 3.3.0 2022/12/20 DVN Added KeyPad to FocusLynx Commander Updated libraries Fixed a thrown exception when no probe was present Improved automatic connection recovery 3.2.8 2021/05/24 DVN Added detection for TCF-S Classic devices Allow Sagitta Focusers to set maximum position 3.2.7 2021/01/06 DVN Updated to latest FocusLynx support Added support for new device types Improved logging Added support for Home On Start 3.2.3 2020/07/16 DVN Fixed an issue with unit conversions in FocusLynx Commander 3.2.2 2020/07/02 DVN Fixed issue with Temp Comp settings and some computers 3.2.1 2020/06/05 DVN Added final support for the LSI 3.2.0 2020/05/22 DVN Updated device type descriptors for clarity with non-Optec motors. 3.1.0 2019/06/27 DVN Major release Added support for the new Thirdlynx devices Added support for ASCOM Alpaca Added support for multiple hubs Added support for dynamic ASCOM drivers 2.1.2 2018/04/05 DVN Added new device type TCF Long Travel Fixed issue with the setup dialog and unknown device types New and improved setup dialog 2.1.1 2018/03/15 DVN Fixed an issue where some old firmware could not be updated with the firmware update tool Changed message if temperature compensation could not start. 2.1.0 2018/02/22 DVN Added improved error messages for connection failures Added reboot button to firmware update tool Updated Static IP to use new functions Fixed internationalization issue in temperature offset Fixed one case where it takes 2 tries to reconnect after a failure Fixed issue where it shows both focusers connected while reconnecting Reduced logging the absence of WiFi boards. Improved firmware update tool 2.0.8 2018/01/04 DVN Now supports UDP search for Ethernet and WiFi connected hubs New NightMode for FocusLynx Commander Reports on main form and on moves if no device is selected Hides WiFi password / key until a show button is pressed Can detect, report and automatically fix certain Windows program settings cache issues Fixed issue where the status would report disconnected, even when connected Fixed issue where both Focusers would be displayed when only one was to be displayed 2.0.7 2017/12/11 DVN Cleared up naming for the Leo Hi-Speed option. Added support for automatic reboots for firmware updates. Improved WiFi connectivity. (For best results requires MBFW 2.2.2 and WiFi FW1.2.0) Added Homed and Homing status messages Fixed internationalization bug with temperature offsets Fixed bug with temperature offsets functionality Added support for new Gen 2 WiFi boards Fixed possible crash when resetting WiFi boards Fixed an issue with WiFi passwords longer then 16 characters 2.0.6 2017/07/14 DVN Added TCF-Leo Hi-Torque focuser option. 2.0.5 2017/06/22 DVN Added support for the Optec LEO Focuser (Requires MBFW 2.1.3) 2.0.4 2017/05/04 DVN Now supports scanning for WiFi (require MBFW 2.1.2 and WiFi FW 1.10) 2.0.3 2016/09/14 DVN Fix an internationalization issue where temperature might not display correctly in 2.0.2. Shows if you have an in/out keypad connected. Display if any updates are available at the bottom of the form. Better handling of sub-forms with always on top set to true. 2.0.2 2016/08/31 DVN Added support for Meade DirectSync Focusers (requires firmware 2.0.2) Fixed several minor UI bugs Added auto reconnection capabilities to the Ethernet connection Improved Ethernet connectivity* *(Note: to get the best performance with Ethernet you will need firmware 2.0.2. Although the enhancements improve the Ethernet experience they are not a replacement for a reliable connection.) 2.0.1 2016/07/12 DVN Some messages reworded for clarity Added support for the new LSI Focuser Added support for 255 step backlash (requires firmware 2.0.1) Absolute Focus Adjust now defaults to the midpoint Now keeps some user settings after update Updated signatures for Windows 7,8,10 compatibility Fixed bug where the status message would display disconnected while (only) focuser 2 was connected Fixed bug where if Focuser 2 was the only one displayed starting the setup dialog for Focuser 1 would open the setup dialog for Focuser 2 and vice versa. Fixed bug where if Focuser 2 was the only one displayed the menu connects/dis connects would connect/disconnect the wrong focuser 2.0.0 2015/10/02 DVN Increased focuser maximum movement range to 999,999 steps Added user defined focuser ranges Updated temp comp for homing focusers Updated movement speeds for hand controllers Added reverse for keypads Added the Posidrive focuser Added memory checksums and error recovery Added detection and message for keypad use Updated focuser control webpages Added user defined step sizes FW, wifi FW, web pages and commander all synced to version 2.0.0 1.3.5 2015/08/26 DVN Added step size calibration. Improved reverse behavior and connection behavior. 1.3.4 2015/03/25 DVN Added reverse to the FW and SW. 1.3.3 2015/03/03 DVN Bug fix to correct failure for default DHCP Client to pick up valid IP address from DHCP Server upon power up, Added compatibility to read the DHCP client state with new firmware v1.0.8, Improved parser for backward compatiblity with older firmware versions. 1.3.2 2014/12/12 DVN Minor communication bug fix, now drops when it should drop. Now changes Home/Sync on main form when focuser type is changed in the settings form. Also changed a minor issue where the focuser 2 temperature box flickered. 1.3.1 2014/11/17 DVN/JTD Bug fixes for wired ethernet Static IP mode. Added user prompt for firmware version update. 1.3.0 2014/10/28 DVN Added Static and DHCP IP modes, menus and dialogs. Static IP requires firmware v1.0.7 or higher. 1.2.8 2014/10/23 JTD Added default center sync position of 32,766 for non-homing focuser types, Improved layout for Sync/Home Button section of main form, Updated FocusLynx Command Processing document to revision 3. Updated FocusLynx.chm help file to revision 1.08. 1.2.7 2014/07/01 JTD Various property changes to Sync input fields. Renamed Focuser Device Types to reflect motor type. Added DirectSync TEC Focuser Type. 1.2.6 2013/04/24 JTD Added "Robo-Focus motor" selection using RA focuser profile. Requires Firmware version V1.05 1.2.5 2013/03/14 JTD Changed Focuser Type selection list as follows: Renamed "Starlight FTF Micro-Touch" to "FeatherTouch Motor Hi-Speed" Renamed "Starlight MPA/TRF Micro-Touch" to "FeatherTouch Motor Hi-Torque" Removed "Starlight FTM SCT Micro-Touch" selection Removed "TCF-Lynx ET" extended travel focuser selection Added "StellarVue Focuser" option 1.2.4 2012/12/07 JTS Set all device types to ASCOM "Absolute" focusers, fixed Sync/Home button in FocusLynx Commander. 1.2.3 2012/10/22 JTD Minor release update should be performed with Firmware update to V1.0.3. JTS Changed Absolute property to return true only if DeviceType[0] equals 'O'. Added Sync Units to main form. JTD Added new device types for Optec Feathertouch motor assemblies - device types FA, FB and Televue TA JTS Renamed focuser designations, added SYNC/HOME to FocusLynx Commander main screen. 1.2.2 2012/05/23 JTS Fixed "hanging server" issue by adding driver deconstructors. 1.2.0 2012/04/11 JTD Added controls back in to ASCOM.LocalServer form. Set WindowState to minimize and ShowInTaskbar set to false. 1.1.9 2012/04/10 JTD Updated properly formatted help file and pdf. 1.1.8 2011/16/11 JTS Added Sleep statement to receive thread in order to reduce the demand on CPU resources. 1.1.7 2011/07/11 JTS First publicly released version