ASICAP Android released

Sam@ZWO

we just released our first version of ASICAP

you can download and test from google play store

welcome to test and feedback

ASICAP is a capture application on android devices for ZWO ASI USB3.0 cameras. Please make sure you have an ASI 3.0 camera and your android devices supports OTG. ASICAP can help you control the camera to do Video recording and picture saving. So you needn't carry heavy computer when play with the camera outside.

please tell us your phone model and weather you need provide external power supply to run our camera

tested phones listed below:

Vivo S9

XiaoMi 5S need external power supply

Samsumg S4

einari

Is there a minimum Android version limitation.

I tried to find ASICAP with my Android tablet but no luck.

However could find it with Windows PC and with Chrome.

ray

einari wrote:
Is there a minimum Android version limitation.

I tried to find ASICAP with my Android tablet but no luck.

However could find it with Windows PC and with Chrome.

Minimum version is 4.4, what is the Android version number of your tablet?

Download link : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zwoasi.smartcontrollerhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zwoasi.smartcontroller

einari

Yeah, realized that it's about time to invest in new tablet...

wargrafix

Tried it on a Galaxy s5 and works like a charm

einari

Looked at the introduction video and could not see timelapse features.

Any plans for that ?

Sam@ZWO

einari wrote:
Looked at the introduction video and could not see timelapse features.

Any plans for that ?

more funtion and app will come in the future

just tell us what you want

vincenzo

Hi!

If we connect a camera to an Android device, I think the power is not enough to cool the camera, isn't it?

Then can we power the camera through external 12V battery and connect it to an Android device to shoot with cooling? (and in this case the camera should not use USB OTG power)

Because I wish to use it without computer.

Can we schedulde x shoot for long exposure?

It's a little bit worry to see any features in ASICAP if no camera is connected

jrmcvey

Vincenzo wrote:
Hi!

If we connect a camera to an Android device, I think the power is not enough to cool the camera, isn't it?

Then can we power the camera through external 12V battery and connect it to an Android device to shoot with cooling? (and in this case the camera should not use USB OTG power)

Because I wish to use it without computer.

Can we schedulde x shoot for long exposure?

It's a little bit worry to see any features in ASICAP if no camera is connected

The camera uses USB power for the sensor and interface circuitry, but it has a separate power inlet for 12VDC for the cooler. In fact, when the ASI1600MC-cooled camera is powered from the 12V cable, it appears to stop drawing power from the USB host (computer or tablet or phone). Therefore, there is no issue having sufficient power from your Android device.

The beauty of ASICAP is there is no need for a computer! You just need a 12V battery for the cooler and maybe a 12V charger for your tablet or phone.

ASICAP has many good features and is being improved all the time.

Enjoy,

John

vincenzo

jrmcvey wrote:
Vincenzo wrote:Hi!

If we connect a camera to an Android device, I think the power is not enough to cool the camera, isn't it?

Then can we power the camera through external 12V battery and connect it to an Android device to shoot with cooling? (and in this case the camera should not use USB OTG power)

Because I wish to use it without computer.

Can we schedulde x shoot for long exposure?

It's a little bit worry to see any features in ASICAP if no camera is connected

The camera uses USB power for the sensor and interface circuitry, but it has a separate power inlet for 12VDC for the cooler. In fact, when the ASI1600MC-cooled camera is powered from the 12V cable, it appears to stop drawing power from the USB host (computer or tablet or phone). Therefore, there is no issue having sufficient power from your Android device.

The beauty of ASICAP is there is no need for a computer! You just need a 12V battery for the cooler and maybe a 12V charger for your tablet or phone.

ASICAP has many good features and is being improved all the time.

Enjoy,

John

Thank you very much John, it's exactly what I want to know for using ZWO camera without PC.

But can you control the cooling temperature via ASICAP?

ray

Vincenzo wrote:
jrmcvey wrote:
Vincenzo wrote:Hi!

If we connect a camera to an Android device, I think the power is not enough to cool the camera, isn't it?

Then can we power the camera through external 12V battery and connect it to an Android device to shoot with cooling? (and in this case the camera should not use USB OTG power)

Because I wish to use it without computer.

Can we schedulde x shoot for long exposure?

It's a little bit worry to see any features in ASICAP if no camera is connected

The camera uses USB power for the sensor and interface circuitry, but it has a separate power inlet for 12VDC for the cooler. In fact, when the ASI1600MC-cooled camera is powered from the 12V cable, it appears to stop drawing power from the USB host (computer or tablet or phone). Therefore, there is no issue having sufficient power from your Android device.

The beauty of ASICAP is there is no need for a computer! You just need a 12V battery for the cooler and maybe a 12V charger for your tablet or phone.

ASICAP has many good features and is being improved all the time.

Enjoy,

John

Thank you very much John, it's exactly what I want to know for using ZWO camera without PC.

But can you control the cooling temperature via ASICAP?

Yes, We can control the cooling temperature via ASICAP.

vincenzo

Wow, thank you Ray!

OK then it will be my next camera!

bunkie314

Used this on a Samsung Note 4 with sucess, but I think it pulls too much power and my phone shuts down. I haven't tried it with an external power source yet or provided 12v to the camera (ASI1600MC COOL).

: Sure would be nice to share the andriod screen with a roku or smart TV!! When I seen the share icon I thought that was available. Please put this on a list. I'm sure others would like this as well. I hope to get my Galaxy Tab Pro hooked up soon to test as well.

Two thumbs up!!!

chripell

Just a quick note to say thank you for this app! It works perfectly on the Nexus 5X. I had so much fun doing IR photography with the ASI290MM. This makes the AsiCams even more useful! Great job!

misterbill

Works great on my Droid Turbo and ASI224MC.

Just plug and play.

Thanks.

moxican

First off, great software. I am running it on Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and it works great with my Android 7.0. I am running a ASI 1600 MM-Cool on it and I can find all the needed features except one, controlling the filter wheel. When I lunch the app it finds both the 1600MM and the EFW. When tap on the preview tab for the EFW it says Invalid Index.

Am I missing something? I can't find the filter wheel option anywhere while running the app. I appreciate any help.

ray

moxican wrote:
First off, great software. I am running it on Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and it works great with my Android 7.0. I am running a ASI 1600 MM-Cool on it and I can find all the needed features except one, controlling the filter wheel. When I lunch the app it finds both the 1600MM and the EFW. When tap on the preview tab for the EFW it says Invalid Index.

Am I missing something? I can't find the filter wheel option anywhere while running the app. I appreciate any help.

EFW is not supported by ASICAP. ASICAP mistakenly identifies the EFW as a camera, we have fixed it. Thanks for your feedback.

rejogc

Hi, does ASICAP work with socat (http://www.dest-unreach.org/socat/)? It would be nice to connect wirelessly via Raspberry Pi to the camera and control it from the Android App.

frankastro

Hi,

I tried it with my Motorola 4G+ / ASI290MC Android 7.0 and it's ok, just plug and play

I think the Livestacking will be a good idea (during public evenings for the uninitiated), like an electonic eyepiece.

Frank

Sam@ZWO

rejogc wrote:
Hi, does ASICAP work with socat (http://www.dest-unreach.org/socat/http://www.dest-unreach.org/socat/)? It would be nice to connect wirelessly via Raspberry Pi to the camera and control it from the Android App.

we will try