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For example:
“AACmd” A will list the COM ports of connected devices
"AACmd” 6 o will open the Flip-Flat on COM 6.
A message will be displayed in the command window reflecting the result or an error
message. The command window will remain open for 3 seconds.
“AACmd” b34 s will set the brightness to level 34 and immediately close the console
window. Note: if a number outside the 0-255 range is entered it will be limited to 0-255.
A file named fflog.txt (in the same directory as AACmd.exe) will be generated (and
appended to) whenever AACmd is run.
Using AACmd with CCD Autopilot
AACmd.exe permits access to the device controls from within other applictions.
AACmd can be used with CCD Autopilot. Check the
for the latest instructions on integration.
NOTE:
As of version 1.1.0.0, the name of this application has changed from “ffcommand” to
“AACmd” and the name of the folder that contains it in your Program Files/Alnitak
Astrosystems folder has changed from Flip-Flat Controller to Alnitak Astrosystems
Controller. For existing customers using the command line program from CCD
Autopilot or other telescope control applications, if you upgrade to version 1.1.0.0
you will need to change the path and filename information in your control
application so your device will continue to work properly.
Upgrading firmware
Alnitak Astrosystems products have field-updatable firmware. Please do not attempt to
update firmware unless specifically instructed to do so by us.
Known issues
1) Some users have reported a timeout is reached before the cover reaches the open or
closed limit when the unit is plugged into a powered USB hub with several other USB
devices connected. We suggest only high quality powered hubs be used with Alnitak
devices. If you do have timeout problems, remove some of the devices from the hub,
plug the device directly into a USB port on the computer, or add another self-powered
