Compatibility | FC v2.7.14 (x64) |
FC v2.7.14 (x64) |
FC v2.7.14 (x64) |
FC v2.7.14 (aarch64) |
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ZWO ASI |
Older Versions
Starting with version v2.5 FireCapture comes with a built-in plugin interface giving access to image data and the possibility for extending functionality. You're invited to create and share your own plugins with the community. Let me know and I'll add them to the list of available plugins. Please check the tutorial below on how to create plugins.
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Create profiles for your capture targets and store all camera settings
Define your own set of filters
Various interfaces to connect your scope
Wide range of motorized filterwheels supported
Fully customizable horizontal and vertical toolbar
Fully customizable UI, different L&F and night mode colors
Keep the planet on the sensor during capture
Show ephemerides and calculate effective focal-length
History of all capture details
Automated image capture
Take automated timelapse series
Log file including all camera and capture parameters
It was back in 2008 when I got hold of a SONY newsletter announcing a new CCD sensor (ICX618) which promised fantastic sensitivity. Still working with an old webcam those days I instantly had the idea of replacing the webcam sensor with the new SONY sensor. It took weeks and dozens of emails to get the confidential spec of the new sensor. When I saw the sensitivity values it was clear: I had to have this sensor! The Basler Scout scA640 was the first machine vision camera on the market using this sensor and when I bought it the nightmare began: the included software was useless for planetary imaging and running the camera with the VRecord webcam tool was a complete PITA. Bugged by the inability to store even the basic camera settings I decided developing my own capture software.
What started as a solely private project soon turned into higher gear when fellow astronomers saw the software and insisted on getting it. I decided to make it public, included new camera interfaces and after years of continuous development FireCapture has evolved to one of the leading planetary capture tools. Developing the thing is only one part of the story: with a supportive community of users behind me I always had the feeling of someone 'looking over my shoulder' during the countless hours of programming. I can't mention all but just want to say:
Thank you guys !