Chapter 9. Astronomical Device Control with INDI

KStars provides an interface to configure and control astronomical instruments via the INDI protocol.

The INDI protocol supports a variety of astronomical instruments such as CCD cameras and focusers. For an up to date list of supported devices, please visit INDI supported devices page.

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• INDI Setup
• Telescope Setup
• CCD and Video-Capture Setup
• Configure INDI
• INDI Concepts
• Remote Device Control
  • Running an INDI server from the command line
  • Secure Remote Operation
• INDI Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is INDI?
  • Do you plan to support more devices?
  • What operations does KStars provide to control the telescope?
  • What’s the difference between Slew, Track, and Sync exactly?
  • Can I control my telescope remotely?
  • When I try to Connect, KStars reports that the telescope is not connected to the serial/USB port. What can I do?
  • KStars reports that the telescope is online and ready, but I cannot find the telescope’s crosshair, where is it?
  • The telescope is moving erratically or not moving at all. What can I do?