This is where you can get the plug-ins that allow programs such as TheSky and SkyMap Pro to connect to ASCOM Drivers. See the Advocacy page for some suggestions in this regard. If they don't have one, suggest to them that they have one developed, as it will greatly enhance the value of their product. An increasing number of manufacturers are shipping drivers with their hardware (see the Projects page). If you don't find a driver for your device here, contact the manufacturer and inquire about availability of a driver. Please refer to the FAQ for advice or post a message on ASCOM-Talk. If you receive a message that 'Platform 5 is required' then please check carefully that your setup filename is indentical to the one on the web site.ĭon't be tempted to downgrade your Platform install to fix this type of issue, Note: Do not rename downloaded drivers, this may defeat backward compatibility features and might prevent your driver from installing.
The links along the left side lead to the drivers for each device type. This is where you can get drivers for your astronomy instruments and devices.
