Software Installation

This page describes how to install the software needed for your SkyCamOne HAT.

We’ve created an install script that will take care of installing all dependencies and the test scripts for the SkyCamOne HATs on your Raspberry Pi.

Connect to your Raspberry Pi by either using a monitor and keyboard or by connecting via SSH.

Make sure you are in your home directory on your Pi:

				
					cd ~
				
			

Via SSH or directly on the prompt (with screen and keyboard), enter the following line:

				
					bash <(curl -s https://titanastro.com/skycamone/install.txt)
				
			

This script will download all necessary files from our Github and will take care of upgrading/updating your Raspberry Pi OS. It will also install all necessary dependencies.

 

Result on a SkyCamOne HAT for Raspberry Pi 4B:

Result on a SkyCamOne HAT for Raspberry Pi 5:

Once the installation is done, you can proceed to use the test scripts.

For the scripts to work correctly, we must activate the Python virtual environment.

Type the following command;

				
					source ~/env/bin/activate
				
			

You’ll notice this worked as your prompt now has “(env)” in it.

Now, move into the scripts folders to test all the functions of your SkyCamOne HAT.

For the SkyCamOne HAT for Raspberry Pi 4B, move into the correct folder by typing the following:

For the SkyCamOne HAT for Raspberry Pi 5, move into the correct folder by typing the following:

				
					cd ~/env/skycamonehat-4b
ls
				
			
				
					cd ~/env/skycamonehat-5
ls
				
			

You now see all the scripts listed for your HAT. You can execute them by entering (as an example):

				
					python sko-stepper1.py
				
			

Allsky software

Your next step will be to install all sky software like INDI Allsky or TJ Allsky or any other flavour that you like.

You will find additional help and information on our main support page. If you have any questions or remarks, contact us.