TO EXPLORE THE UNKNOWN UNIVERSE
NGC2168/ The 37 Open Cluster (APOD 05/14/2024)
Imaging CameraQHY183M
Telescope: 6″ Orion Optics Uk f5 reflector
Mount: Vixen GPDX with motors upgrade
Exposures: LRGB (40,40,40,40) with Baader filters
Astrophotographer
Sergio Eguivar (Argentina)
QHYCCD
Astronomical and Scientific Cameras
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- AllInOne Pack（Driver, SDK and Software) for WINDOWS
- AllInOne Compatibility List
- Tips for ALL-IN_ONE PACK
- Manual Installation/Update
- Video Tutorial
- PoleMaster Support
- QFocuser Driver
- Scientific Devices Support
- PCIE Board Driver
- Camera advanced control tools for QHY600/268/411
- Mac OS Support
- Linux Support
- Discontinued CCD Drivers（Windows）
- Recommended Third-party Software
AllInOne Pack（Driver, SDK and Software) for WINDOWS
AllInOne Pack supports most QHYCCD models only except PoleMaster and some discontinued CCD cameras.
- In order to ensure the success of the installation, please close your anti-virus software that may mistakenly delete the installation files before your start.
- Difference between Stable version and Beta Version: Beta version is the latest version, which gives priority to support for the latest products (the stable version may not be compatible with those yet), and has some of the latest optimized ,but experimental features. If you are using a new camera released by QHY, make sure that you install the latest .dll file (which is usually included in Beta Pack) in the folder of the software (ie , Sharpcap, etc) you will be using.
Latest Beta Ver. 20240109 (Recommended)
Ver. 20230509 *Fix the issue that in last Beta Version, QHY5III678M/C, QHY5III715C’s Pixel sizes were recorded incorrect in drivers.
| Last Stable Ver. 20220817 Support devices released before 2022, including QHY533M/C New Function: *Readout Timeout *QHY268 12Bit High Speed mode support (Note: This mode needs to update the camera firmware 2022.8.8, and cooperate with the driver and SDK in the allinone package of this version) *QHY411 Bin3*3 Mode | Driver Update Log SDK Update Log EZCAP_QT Update Log ASCOM Driver Update Log |
AllInOne Compatibility List
Latest Stable Ver. 20220817 Supports:
| COLDMOS Cameras | QHY5III Series | QHY5II Series | CFW | A-Series CCD | Scientific Cameras |
| QHY600PH Series QHY268PH Series QHY533M/C QHY461M QHY294M/C QHY410C QHY367C PRO QHY128C QHY168C QHY247C QHY163M/C QHY183M/C QHY174M/C | QHY5III462M/C QHY5III485C QHY5III174M/C QHY5III178M/C QHY5III290M/C QHY5III224C | QHY5-II-M QHY5L-II-M/C QHY5P-II-C | QHYCFW3 QHYCFW2 | QHY695A QHY814A QHY90A QHY16200A QHY16803A QHY09000A | QHY6060 QHY461 QHY411 QHY4040 Series QHY600PRO Series QHY268PRO Series QHY990 QHY991 QHY530 QHY174GPS QHY550 Series QHY2020 QHY1920 QHY42 Series QHY9701 QHY1253 Series QHY342 Series |
Latest Beta Version Supports all devices included in the Stable Version and:
QHY5III200M
QHY5III715C
QHY5III678M/C
QHY5III585C
QHY5III568C
Tips for ALL-IN_ONE PACK
- Since most of the contents of All-in-one package are plug-ins that support third-party software, the third-party capturing software that you want to use must be installed before the All-in-one package. Otherwise the program will report an error.
- Don’t let the camera connect to the computer during the installation process; connect it to the computer after all the installation is complete.
- ALL-IN-ONE Pack contains:
- System Driver, which is necessary for the camera operation and must be installed.
- WDM Broadcast Driver, which can provide a live signal to Obs and other live software, you can install it if you have such needs like opeing a live show.
- EZCAP_QT , which is developed by QHYCCD and can be used in QHY devices tests, and management of updates. So even if you won’t use EZCAP_QT for capturing, we suggest you install it.
- Ascom driver, which is necessary for the camera used in Ascom (the latest version of Ascom is 6.6).
- The two sorts of Ascom CFW Drivers correspond to two methods of controling the filter wheel: USB control and camera serial control. It is recommended that both drivers should be installed if you have a filter wheel.
- CP210X_VCP is a serial driver. Some computers come with the driver, but the computer without the driver may be failed of controling the filter wheel.
- SDKs for Third-party Software: Just pick and install the corresponding SDK according to the software you want to use. Don’t forget to check whether the software you are using is 32-bit or 64-bit and select the right SDKs.
- SHARPCAP is also included in the pack, you can choose 32-bit or 64-bit to install. This is authorized by SHARPCAP.
- QT LIB is a plug-in to ensure that 64-bit software can exeuate normally on some computers with poor compatibility.
Manual Installation/Update
The AllInOne Pack can detect the positon of some softwares and automatically add SDK into it, like SharpCap. However, it may not work for other softwares, like FireCapture. In such cases, a manual installation is required.
1. Download the latest QHY AllInOne Pack and install the driver first if necessary. After the installation, a folder will be shown on your desktop.
2. Go to the QHYCCD-SDK folder. Inside the x64 and x86 folders, you will find “qhyccd.dll”.
3. Copy this file to the folder of your software and replace the old version.
Video Tutorial
PoleMaster Support
| PoleMaster for WINDOWS | ||
| System Driver | System Drive Stable Version | Historic Version |
| Software download (WINDOWS) stable version | Stable Version 1.3.2.8 | Historic Version |
| Software download (WINDOWS) QT Beta* *You can experience some new functions in this version, like saving images. | Beta Version 21.09.17 | |
| PoleMaster LINUX Deb | Stable Version | Historic Version |
| PoleMaster Software for MAC The MAC version is currently an informal version and works fine on most MAC models. For high-resolution retina screens, if the display is not normal, select “OPEN IN LOW RESOLUTION” when starting the program. | Stable Version | |
| PoleMaster for Android | Stable Version | |
QFocuser Driver
| ASCOM driver for the QFocuser | https://www.qhyccd.com/file/repository/ASCOM/QFOCUS-ASCOM-Platform6-V24.01.30.12.exe | Note:Do not connect the QFocuserto the computer during the driver installation. |
Scientific Devices Support
PCIE Board Driver
Now most scientific “Pro” series supports PCIE card, like QHY600Pro, QHY411Pro, QHY4040Pro, etc.
| System Driver After downloading the driver, please open the driver properties, select Windows 7 in the Compatibility column, check to run the program in compatibility mode and install it. | System Drive Stable Version | Historic Version | |
Camera advanced control tools for QHY600/268/411
Debug TOOL
Release TOOL
Mac OS Support
If you’re using Mac OS, there’s no need to download any driver or SDK, just download the software you need then use the device directly.
Linux Support
Please read articles listed in “Developer” Pages before you use QHY devices under Linux.
SDK for Linux | Stable Version | Beta Version | Update Log |
|---|
Discontinued CCD Drivers（Windows）
Classic CCD Cameras, Like QHY8L, QHY8Pro, QHY9 etc., share the same SDK and Ascom Driver.
However their drivers used are different, so please check the your model before download drivers.
| For Windows | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
System Driver | QHY8Pro | QHY8L | QHY9 | QHY10 | QHY11 | QHY12 |
| QHY22 | IMG2Pro | QHY5IIDriver | QHY23 | |||
SDK | Stable Version | Beta Version | Update Log | |||
ASCOM Driver | Stable Version | Beta Version | Update Log | |||
SkyX Plugin for Windows | Stable Version | Beta Version | Update Log | |||
For Discontinued devices which are not listed above, please contact us.
Recommended Third-party Software
（In no particular order of ranking）
| Link | For Windows | For Mac | For Linux | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ASCOM Platform | Offical Website | √ | ||
FireCapture | Offical Website | √ | √ | √ |
KStars | Offical Website | √ | √ | √ |
MAXIMDL | Offical Website | √ | ||
N.I.N.A. – Nighttime Imaging ‘N’ Astronomy | Offical Website | √ | ||
OPENPHD2 | Offical Website | √ | √ | √ |
SGP | Offical Website | √ | ||
SharpCAP | Offical Website | √ | ||
The SkyX | Offical Website | √ | √ | |
APT-Astro Photography Tool | Offical Website | √ | ||
PRISM A complete astronomical observatory control software (telescope, filter wheels, focusing, dome, derotator, stationweather, pointing model …) by native modules or by the ASCOM standard. All ASCOM equipment is piloted by PRISM. | Offical Website | √ | ||
Stark Labs-Nebulosity Affordable, Powerful, and Easy to Use Astrophotography Software. | Offical Website | √ | √ | |
Voyager Voyager is a systems integration software, interfacing third-part software products to make them work together and achieve practical results, using a single management console. | Offical Website | √ | ||
Genika Astro Genika Astro is an image acquisition software dedicated to astronomical imaging. | Offical Website | √ | ||
INDI INDI Library is an open source software to control astronomical equipment. Availible on mutiple systems. | Offical Website | √ | √ | √ |
AllSkEye The AllSkEye application is a free, dedicated Windows ‘All-Sky’ imaging app for use with astronomical all-sky cameras. | Offical Website | √ | ||
Astroart A software for image processing, analysis, astrometry and photometry, with plugins for camera and observatory control”. | Offical Website | √ |
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