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ASCOM drivers

ASCOM OC&SM Driver — pocketCW2, CloudWatcher & Solo

The ASCOM OC&SM driver supports the pocketCW2, CloudWatcher, and Solo CloudWatcher. It can connect to a device in two ways:

HTTP connection — connect using the device's hostname or IP address on your local network.
aag_dat.json file — the driver reads a local JSON file written by the CloudWatcher Windows software. Useful when the device is not directly reachable.

Connection validation and TSV data export are both supported.

Max allowed time diff — this setting defines the threshold at which the driver considers the connection unsafe (i.e., data is too old). A minimum of 30 seconds is recommended to avoid false-unsafe readings caused by slight polling delays.

CloudWatcher software & downloads →

Configuration tools & pages

Device configuration

Solo Configuration Page

The Solo CloudWatcher has a built-in web configuration page accessible from any browser on your local network:

https://aagsolo/config

Note the https (with the "s"). The page has two sections:

Wrench icon — observatory information and sensor reading configuration.
Gear icon — network settings (hostname, Wi-Fi credentials, etc.).

Solo CloudWatcher product page →

pocketCW2 Configuration Utility

A portable Windows executable (no installation needed) that lets you configure your pocketCW2 over USB. To identify the correct COM port, open Device Manager and look for Silicon Labs CP210x under Ports.

The utility has four tabs:

Wi-Fi — set the SSID and password for your network.
Safety Settings — configure the thresholds for safe/unsafe readings.
Other Settings — miscellaneous device options.
Firmware — update the pocketCW2 firmware.

pocketCW2 product page → Downloads →

Can't find what you're looking for? Check the Manuals and other documentation section on the relevant product page, or contact support.