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29 | 29 | #### 1.1 Complete LX200 Protocol Implementation |
30 | 30 | - **Priority: CRITICAL** |
31 | 31 | - Implement full command parser and response generator |
32 | | -- Add error handling and timeout management |
| 32 | +- Implement the Mount class with a coordinate transformation engine |
| 33 | +- Add error handling and timeout management |
33 | 34 | - Support core commands: slewing, positioning, tracking |
34 | | -- Enable compatibility with SkySafari, Stellarium, ASCOM |
| 35 | +- Implement emergency stop functionality |
35 | 36 |
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36 | 37 | #### 1.2 Mount Control System |
37 | 38 | - **Priority: CRITICAL** |
38 | | -- Expand Mount class with coordinate transformation engine |
39 | 39 | - Implement RA/DEC to stepper coordinate mapping |
40 | 40 | - Add real-time sidereal tracking algorithms |
41 | | -- Support different mount types (German Equatorial, Fork) |
42 | 41 |
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43 | 42 | #### 1.3 Stepper Motor Integration |
44 | 43 | - **Priority: CRITICAL** |
45 | 44 | - Connect Zephyr stepper framework to Mount class |
46 | 45 | - Implement homing and limit switch support |
47 | 46 | - Add basic calibration procedures |
48 | 47 | - Support TMC2209/TMC5160 drivers on MKS Robin Nano |
| 48 | +- Enable compatibility with SkySafari, Stellarium, ASCOM |
49 | 49 |
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50 | 50 | #### 1.4 Basic Safety & Control |
51 | 51 | - **Priority: HIGH** |
52 | | -- Implement emergency stop functionality |
53 | 52 | - Add software limits and collision detection |
54 | 53 | - Basic power management |
55 | 54 | - Status monitoring and error reporting |
| 55 | +- Web-based configuration interface |
56 | 56 |
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58 | 58 |
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62 | 62 | #### 2.1 Advanced Calibration System |
63 | 63 | - **Priority: HIGH** |
64 | 64 | - Automated star alignment (1-star, 2-star, 3-star) |
65 | | -- Polar alignment assistance with drift method |
| 65 | +- Support different mount types (German Equatorial, Fork) |
66 | 66 | - Periodic error correction (PEC) |
67 | 67 | - Pointing model with atmospheric refraction correction |
68 | 68 |
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76 | 76 | #### 2.3 User Interface Development |
77 | 77 | - **Priority: MEDIUM** |
78 | 78 | - Touch display support (TFT, OLED) |
79 | | -- Web-based configuration interface |
80 | 79 | - Mobile app connectivity (WiFi/BT) |
81 | 80 | - Comprehensive diagnostic tools |
82 | 81 |
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169 | 168 |
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170 | | -## 📋 Implementation Priorities |
171 | | - |
172 | | -### **Immediate (Next 3 months)** |
173 | | -1. Complete LX200 protocol implementation |
174 | | -2. Implement basic coordinate transformation in Mount class |
175 | | -3. Integrate stepper drivers with mount control |
176 | | -4. Basic tracking and slewing functionality |
177 | | - |
178 | | -### **Short-term (3-6 months)** |
179 | | -1. Automated calibration procedures |
180 | | -2. Additional hardware board support |
181 | | -3. Web-based configuration interface |
182 | | -4. Comprehensive error handling |
183 | | - |
184 | | -### **Medium-term (6-12 months)** |
185 | | -1. Touch display support |
186 | | -2. Advanced alignment algorithms |
187 | | -3. Multiple mount type support |
188 | | -4. Professional automation features |
189 | | - |
190 | | -### **Long-term (12+ months)** |
191 | | -1. Custom object tracking |
192 | | -2. Professional ecosystem integration |
193 | | -3. Community platform development |
194 | | -4. Commercial-grade reliability |
195 | | - |
196 | | ---- |
197 | | - |
198 | 169 | ## 🎯 Success Metrics |
199 | 170 |
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200 | 171 | - **Technical**: Successfully control major telescope mount brands |
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203 | 174 | - **Compatibility**: Support for 20+ controller boards, major astronomy software |
204 | 175 | - **Documentation**: Complete user and developer documentation |
205 | 176 |
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206 | | -This roadmap transforms OpenAstroFirmware from a work-in-progress into a comprehensive, professional-grade telescope mount control system while maintaining its open-source, DIY-friendly nature. |
| 177 | +This roadmap transforms OpenAstroFirmware from a work-in-progress into a comprehensive, professional-grade telescope mount control system while maintaining its open-source, DIY-friendly nature. |
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