Argo Navis firmware update v3.0.1 on Linux
Since the end of last year, there is a new firmware for the Argo Navis Digital Telescope Computer available. I'm using an old laptop running on Linux with a serial port to connect the Argo Navis. As I couldn't find a lot of information on how to do the upgrade using Linux on the Internet, I wrote down the procedure I followed to do the upgrade. The upgrade to version 3.0.1 offers a lot of interesting new features: Support for multiple telescope setups. The moon is added to the list of objects, including lunar phase and time of phases. Horizon filter added. Updated object catalogs. Updated ServoCAT protocol. I don't own a ServoCAT, so for me, this is not really useful. ... Steps to upgrade the Argo Navis firmware to version 3.0.1. Download the new firmware from http://www.wilcard-innovations.com.au/firmware.html Note down the settings of your Argo Navis in the SETUP tab. Put the serial cable in the 'Serial 1' port. Start up your Argo Navis while pr