There are several options for controlling a dome from TheSky planetarium software.
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TheSkyX supports ASCOM dome drivers such as MaxDome II. This is the recommended option. Please see the user manual for additional information.
You can also use AutomaDome in conjunction with MaxDome II. This configuration is typically used with older versions of TheSky.
Make sure the software is configured properly, per the software installation instructions, To link to the dome, follow these instructions:
Start TheSky.
In TheSky 5 hold down the SHIFT and CTRL keys, and press the D key. In TheSky 6 just hit the D key.
A small pop-up window will appear. Select Setup... and make sure Local Connection is on. Click OK.
Select Dome menu, and click Link -> Establish.
Select Dome menu, and click Find Home. Wait for the dome to locate the home sensor.
Now establish the link to the telescope.
Attempt a GOTO operation on the telescope. The dome should follow the telescope.
If the dome does not align properly with the telescope, check the settings in AutomaDome. Refer to the AutomaDome documentation for more information.