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How Does WizFi360 Connect a DIY ASCOM Alpaca Cover Calibrator to N.I.N.A.?

A telescope-automation maker uses WizFi360 AT commands, UDP discovery, and HTTP/JSON responses to expose a custom astronomical device to N.I.N.A. over a local.

TheoIm

Published July 14, 2026

Original author: 이거저거 · South KoreaOriginal source (new tab)

How Does WizFi360 Connect a DIY ASCOM Alpaca Cover Calibrator to N.I.N.A.?

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Overview This project shows how a Korean maker used WizFi360 to connect a custom astronomy device to N.I.N.A., an open-source application that automates astrophotography by controlling equipment such as cameras, telescope mounts, focusers, filter wheels, domes, and calibration devices from a single interface. Instead of creating a custom PC application, the maker implemented the ASCOM Alpaca protocol so the device appears as a standard network accessory that N.I.N.A. can automatically discover, connect to, and control over Wi-Fi. The device being developed is a Cover Calibrator—a…

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