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@brickbots brickbots released this 19 Feb 04:33
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v2.1.0 Release

The prebuilt image for this release is available at:
https://ddbeeedxfpnp0.cloudfront.net/software/PiFinder_2.1.0.img

For information about how to update software versions:
https://pifinder.readthedocs.io/en/release/user_guide.html#update-software

Notes

Due to the Holidays and a tumultuous start to the year in Southern California, this release took a bit longer than usual to get put together and tested. We hope the list of new features and bug fixes makes it worth the wait 👍

Highlights

Comets!
If an internet connection is available the PiFinder will download and save orbital information to use for presenting a catalog of active comets ☄️ 🎉

Equipment 🔭
Using the PiFinder's web interface you can enter information about your scopes and eyepieces to be referenced and used in various PiFinder functions including more specific object image FOV's and orientation!

Cedar Detect and Solve Upgrade
We've updated the star detection and plate solving library we use to a more recent version with a variety of bug fixes and enhancements we can use to add new functionality 🎯

New Alignment System
After testing as an experimental feature for several months, the new Align function is ready along with new, improved documentation and an easier to follow flow

Software Updates

  • Comets orbital info download and Catalog
  • New Alignment System
  • Camera imaging now uses raw sensor output for more dynamic range
  • Added support for the Sony imx462 Innomaker camera to help with supply issues on the imx296
  • GPS monitoring is more robust with independent time and location locks
  • Remove object images from background of the Push-To and Object details views
  • Add system restart option to menu
  • User equipment system
    • Easily access magnification, fov and other details for your eyepiece/telescope combo
    • Used to present object images at a more specific scale which exactly matches your eyepiece
    • Allows import of equipment from DeepSkyLog
  • Upgrade Cedar detect & solve components
  • Add option for AZ arrow reversal
  • Jump immediately to Push-To instructions when receiving GoTo objects from SkySafari

Documentation

  • Updated build guide for v2.5 upgrade
  • Fixes and updates for developer docs
  • Add architecture docs
  • New note about IP address vs. pifinder.local when accessing web and using SkySafari

Bug Fixes

  • Fix chart updating when pending GPS lock
  • Fixing magnitude filtering bug
  • Fix sharpless catalog import to correct some positions
  • Update testing scripts tooling to reflect new keypad
  • Catalog filtering bug fix
  • Fixed some object types in the catalogs
  • Corrected position of m45

Case

  • Updated parts for new GPS antenna
  • Updated readme and parts organization for v2.5

Misc

  • All v3 PCB files updates with tested POS and BOM files for JLCPCB Production

New Contributors

Full Changelog: v2.0.4...v2.1.0

Contributors

WimDeMeester
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