What Ascom Drivers do I Need for a New Installation?

JeffMorgan

I'm changing over from the ASIAir to a new Windows laptop to run my sessions using Voyager. And to make things more interesting, I am a Mac user who bought Windows to do AP, so I know very little about the OS or how it works.

The initial install of the ASCOM platform went well, and I can connect to my Pegasus UPB. Time for more drivers.

Looking at the ZWO Software page, it is a bit confusing what ZWO drivers I need. At the top of the page is Version 3.19 which says is required for all Windows users.

Further down the page just beyond the Ascom Platform link is the "ASCOM driver to support ASI Cameras, EAF, EFW,USBST4 and AM5" version 6.5.11

The devices I need to control are a ASI2600MM, ASI174, EAF, and EFW.

Do I need one of these or both of these?

Tech@ZWO

JeffMorgan
The native driver is neccessary on windows, otherwise, the capture software won't recognize the camera.
Whether need to install the ASCOM driver lies on the software you use to control the camera.
Some software only can control the camera via ASCOM driver, in this case you have to install the ASCOM platform and ASCOM driver.

JeffMorgan

Thanks!