iKarus Stellar Mate Plus, User Manual

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(e.g.
/dev/ttyUSB0
). However, this port is not static. That is, next time you plug in the
same device on another session, it might get assigned another port
(e.g.
/dev/ttyUSB1
). Since INDI drivers require the port name to communicate with the
device, this could lead to communication issues. With the help of StellarMate Serial Port
Assistant, you can assign permanent designations for your devices so that they always get
the same port whenever they are connected.
Network
Some devices can be connected to over the network (TCP/IP). For such devices, the only
requirement is that the device is available on the same subnet as StellarMate. To connect
to a networked device, you need its IP address (or hostname) and its port.
StellarMate Serial Assistant
Serial Port Assistant ensures that your serial device designations are saved permanently.
When you plug your mount, it is assigned a random port (e.g.
COM2
or
/dev/ttyUSB1
).
This port is required in order for INDI to communicate with your mount. Using the assistant,
you can assign a permanent ID to your device (e.g.
/dev/mount
). Therefore, every time
you plug in your device, it is always assigned a designated port that INDI uses to
communicate with the device.
To use the Serial Port Assistant, go to StellarMate Web Manager either from StellarMate
App or from any browser and click on the Serial Port Assistant Icon at the bottom right.
Simply follow the instructions in the step-by-step guided wizard to assign permanent
designations to your Serial-To-USB devices.
Video Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQHUaO5Hmi0
Note