Timeismotion Software Release (for MiLapse Head) - Introducing Openmoco - Part 1 of 2

Project homepage on openmoco.org: http://www.openmoco.org/node/25
Finally! The timeismotion software release for use with the Meade DS (aka MiLapse Head (Full Disclosure: I receive a small sales commission from Telescope-warehouse.com for MiLapse Head sales)). This simple software program will allow you to get gentle (fluid) starts and stops to your one and two axis pans via the autostar 497 controller. I introduce openmoco.org and the openmoco project and give an overview of what you will need to use the timeismotion software. See part 2 for using the software itself.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• timeismotion
• milapse
• head
• software
• openmoco
• meade
• ds
• 497
• autostar

[Duderit]

heho,

I'm a bit confused by the different 497 versions:

So my question:

I've got a Meade DS-2000 with the normal 494 controller. Now I want to buy the 497 Autostar. Does your TIMEISMOTION-Software works with the 497EP modell? Or just with the old 497?

Best greetings. And thanks a lot for your helpful videos.

[milapse]

@Duderit timeismotion does NOT work with the 497EP

[ahplaa]

nice video!!!

but what is the red carbattery-like thing in the background?

[milapse]

That's one of the batteries I use for field work. The 12v dc cig lighter sockets are perfect for powering my camera and head... The ac inverter is perfect for powering the asus eee netbook

[ahplaa]

great, where did you get that from???, because somehow i can't find something like that on the internet.

[milapse]

omg. go to walmart, car supply, k-mart, they are everywhere!

[Duderit]

@milapse THX, so I'll try to get the "old" 497.

[Creekstoneproduct]

Haha nice. Timelapse in the 50's or in the present time on the island

[NeitSotm]

Hm, I have an ETX 70 telescope and inside I found two dc motors, IR leds and IR sensors. The IR light isn't even modulated. So I think I'll give it a try.