Automatic meridian flip

[gfunkernator]

Since BYE can read telescope position data, and can now plate solve, would it be possible to add a feature for an auto meridian flip?  I'm not well versed in ASCOM but I'm pretty sure a program like NINA knows where the meridian is based on time data received from an ASCOM mount-software interface such as CPWI.  I think this would be a tremendous addition to BYE.

[s3igell]

Meridian Flips are a function of the Mount.  Even ASCOM / CPWI Meridian Flip support primarily focuses on Configuration Settings - the actual Meridian Flip occurs at the Mount Logic level.

Perhaps you should start by elaborating on what Action you would want BYE/BYN to perform at what Condition related to a Meridian Flip.

[astroman133]

Not to put words in the OP's mouth, but what I would expect an automatic meridian flip to do is pause the capture plan once the mount goes counterweight-up, perform the meridian flip, re-center on the target, restart guiding, restart imaging.

Unfortunately, the current release of BYE/BYN does not allow pausing the capture plan, or automatic plate solving before imaging, or interacting with the autoguide provider to recalibrate and restart guiding.

The authors may always be looking to add value to BYE and BYN, but in the past have said that they want the apps to be primarily camera control solutions, so have resisted in feature creep such as what the OP suggests..

[gfunkernator]

Understandable considering the stability of BYE with Canon vs other programs that either barely or don't support Canon's SDK.