Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The IEXOS-100 Mount Problem Seemingly Solved

The problem with getting the ExploreStars app to reconnect to the mount seems to be solved. The app connects to the mount through TCP which is a connectful protocol unlike UDP. (Stuff i learned last century.)

It seems that leaving the app to do anything else or depowering the mount leaves the app in a state where it still has a connection open. Solution: stop the app. Force Stop (clumsy) or drag the app off the home screen which stops it.  Restart opens a new connection. The app has no stop or quit command. 

I was able to reconnect multiple times this way. I can do two star alignment after reconnecting.  I wish the Envision version which runs on Android cellphones would successfully connect.  A phone is more connection than a tablet for this. 

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