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: 2.3.7 2021/05/24 DVN Added Sagitta 2 Improved temp comp at start 2.3.6 2021/01/26 DVN Added support to turn off Home on Start 2.3.5 2020/09/28 DVN Fixed issue where reversed focusers could not move to extremes of range 2.3.4 2019/07/23 DVN Adjusted speed for the Sagitta Off-Axis Guider to increase torque. Added support for the new configuration webpages. 2.3.3 2019/04/18 DVN Tuned TCF-Lynx3 motor speeds to improve sound and reduce vibration. 2.3.2 2019/02/26 DVN Added device type OK, Sagitta Off-Axis Guider. Changed backlash compensation behaviour. When active, BLC now only occurs with outward movements after a change in direction rather than on every outward move. 2.3.1 2018/07/11 DVN Added device type OC, the TCF Long Travel Focuser Changed temperature compensation for the Leo focusers Changed temperature compensation values to default to 0 Fixed bug where Sync would not return the correct message Fixed issue where Leo focusers could fail to home from position 0 2.3.0 2018/02/22 DVN Improved support for main board Static IP features Added support for Generation 2 WiFi board status Added support for Generation 2 WiFi board Static IP Added the ability to store and report hand controller settings Added report of Hand Controller version Fixed an issue where some focusers would not zero after device type change and would attempt to move Fixed an issue where Leo model focusers would report an error while starting to home Fixed an issue where focusers with device type detection would sometimes detect the wrong device. 2.2.3 2018/01/05 DVN Increased Ethernet ram. Fixed temperature compensation bug. Removed Security Key for compatibility reasons 2.2.2 2017/08/30 DVN Added code to detect if a FastFocus and a Leo are switched or have their device type set incorrectly. 2.2.1 2017/8/17 DVN Adjusted Leo Hi-Torque and Hi-Speed settings to better handle colder temperatures Added code to halt FastFocus upon home if the switch is not detected Added checks for disconnected cables and homing focusers 2.2.0 2017/8/09 DVN Added support for TCF-LEO Hi-Torque Mode Added REBOOT Command Added check for disconnected FastFocus and Leo models Majorly reduced ping time Majorly reduced command processing time Majorly improved Ethernet recovery Fixed a save issue that could occur when halting and rebooting without moving again Fixed a blocking issue in home switch 2.1.3 2017/7/11 DVN Added support TCF-LEO Added support for setting configuration through webpages 2.1.2 2017/5/04 DVN Added support for WiFi scanning WiFi webpages now support long travel focusers WiFi webpages now support reverse 2.1.1 2017/4/25 DVN Speed boost for the Optec FastFocus Focusers 2.1.0 2017/4/12 DVN Added dynamic ramping to focuser motor speeds Major improvements to Hand Control response times 2.0.2 2016/8/25 DVN Added support for Meade DirectSync Focusers. New TCP/IP code to improve connectivity over Ethernet 2.0.1 2016/7/12 DVN Minor bug fixes and version sync 2.0.0 2015/9/11 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 2015/8/26 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 capability 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