INDI Astrometers Drivers

The indi-astrometers package provides two INDI drivers for Astrometers devices:

• AMSKY01 – All-in-one sky quality and cloud sensor
• AMFOC01 – Motorized focuser controller

Both drivers are distributed in the indi-astrometers GitHub repository.

Installation

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/roman-dvorak/indi-astrometers.git
cd indi-astrometers

2. Build the drivers

Make sure CMake and the INDI Core library are installed on your system.

mkdir build && cd build
cmake ..
make -j4

3. Install

sudo make install
sudo ldconfig

This will install both drivers (indi_amsky01, indi_amfoc01) into your system’s INDI driver path.

Usage

The following examples show usage from the command line (CLI). It is also possible to use any INDI-compatible client, such as the graphical KStars/Ekos environment.

AMSKY01 Driver

Run the driver manually:

indi_amsky01

Or start it via indiserver:

indiserver indi_amsky01

The driver communicates with the AMSKY01 sensor (via USB or RS-485). It provides the following features:

• Sky brightness measurement (SQM equivalent)
• Cloud detection using thermopile sensor
• Ambient temperature and humidity monitoring
• Full compatibility with INDI clients (KStars/Ekos, etc.)

AMFOC01 Driver

Run the driver manually:

indi_amfoc01

Or start it via indiserver:

indiserver indi_amfoc01

The driver supports the AMFOC01 focuser with features:

• Absolute/relative position control
• Stepper motor driver integration
• Temperature compensation
• Full compatibility with INDI/Ekos focusing tools

Testing the installation

You can verify the installation by listing drivers:

indiserver -v indi_amsky01 indi_amfoc01

Connect your devices, then open KStars/Ekos, add the drivers, and check communication in the INDI Control Panel.

Repository & Issues

For source code, updates, and bug reports: indi-astrometers GitHub repository