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Introduction

What the Dragonfly controls and monitors, and the ways to access it.

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Some basic background on relays

Normally open vs. normally closed, and the 3-contact relays the Dragonfly uses.

Read section 3

Planning

Deciding what to control and monitor before wiring anything.

Read section 4

Electrical setup

COM / NO / NC wiring, earthing, sensors, and a worked example observatory.

Read section 5-a

Windows software: installation

Installing ASCOM and the Dragonfly software itself.

Read section 5-b

Windows software: connecting

The two windows that open, and what each one is for.

Read section 5-c

Remote control software

Naming relays and sensors, restrictions, passwords, and analog sensors.

Read section 5-d

Automated control: ASCOM Dome & switch

Driving the roof and relays from ASCOM-aware software.

Read section 5-e

Automated control: on/off macros (and/or scripts)

Launching macros (and/or scripts) automatically, and analog sensors.

Read section 6

Dragonfly functions

The function library: relays, sensors, log output, ASCOM roof status, async scripts.

Read section 7

Network configuration

Fixed vs. dynamic IP, and troubleshooting the connection.

Read section 8

Zero Configuration Network

Reaching the Dragonfly without touching your router, from anywhere.

Read section 9

Final control tips

Practical advice once everything is wired and configured.

Read section 10

Appendix & edition history

Reference tables, and the manual's version history.

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