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Dual Dome Setup Automation

I am working up a building with dual nexdomes on it. The setup has 2 of the arduino versions of rotators/tracks. (Older Style) and the one dome has a arduino shutter system already. I converted it to a dual track/motor system and works good.

I am looking to build/acquire the other shutter and I'm wondering if the arduino xbee system is going to work with 2 shutters in proximity to each other? I wasn't sure if anyone has input, but are these shutters paired in anyway, or is it just a signal in proximity that it detects and runs?

This may cause a hiccup in the plan.

I've asked several questions via email, but I never get any response from NexDome on these questions, not sure if anyone monitors these forums either, but give it a go. Or a phone number would be great.

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josh

Dec 17, 2024

and just to update for others, I did get word back from Babak that the dome shutters are different designs, so not able to upgrade to track system. So, that answers that.

josh

Dec 17, 2024

Oh, and does anyone know if the new track system would work with any nexdome? If I have the old shutter motor system with chain driven track, could I smooth out the system using this kit: https://www.observatory.store/NEXDOME-22m-Dome-Shutter-REPLACEMENT-Tracks_p_45.html

I wasn't sure if these will attach to any shutter or dome. Comes with the brackets and roller wheels for shutter?

I've emailed several times but been weeks with no response to sales@nexdome.com

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Steven Green

Dec 13, 2024

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We do monitor this forum. However, I can’t help with your question but I do know many of the nexdom replies end up in spam. Happens to me too and I have the email address in my contacts. Unfortunately there isn’t a phone number to reach them.

Have you posted on the facebook group?

Also, if you could lead me to the specs/instructions to change from a single sided shutter system I’d greatly appreciate that.

Thanks and good luck.

josh

Dec 14, 2024

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I would be happy to share some of that setup on facebook, but I believe I was added to a block list by former admins. You can certainly try to add me though, not sure why that ever happened...

The second motor system works really good on these. Perhaps you have person to reach out to for facebook group? I used to be a part of that group and share information like this.

Steven Green

Dec 14, 2024

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I have no idea how you got blocked. My fb footprint is tiny, only subscribe to 4 groups and don’t have any personal info on my account other than my name.

See if you can join again. I will reach out to the fb group.

Thanks

Steven

josh

Dec 17, 2024

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ya, reach out to the group if you can, I can't see the group anymore, been years since I was on there.

Rodolphe

Dec 13, 2024

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Each XBee has a channel ID... but they are all set to the same ID when shipped from NexDome as this is set in the Arduino firmware..

I don't remember if there is a way to change the ID via some command. You might have to edit the code and reflash the arduino pair (rotator/shutter) with a firmware using a different ID.

Now if the 2nd one you want to purchase is the newer model of the controller using the Lunatico Beaver, this doesn't use a XBee so there will be no issue.