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Unable to write dome.connected property ASCOM issue

Started by moonbeam on 9/27/2025 7:38:48 AM CST

moonbeam

Joined 6/24/2024
Loc: Mo, USA
Posted 9/27/2025 7:38:48 AM CST (Last edited 9/28/2025 7:19:19 AM CST)

I’m running a 6 foot Technical Innovations Home Dome with Digital Dome Works hardware and software. I’m trying to control the dome in NINA through ASCOM. The DDW application connects reliably on COM 3 via USB to serial. I have ASCOM Platform 7 installed and the latest DDW ASCOM driver. However, when I try to connect through ASCOM I get this error: “Unable to write Dome.Connected property.” I’m transitioning off TheSkyX and my Paramount, so getting NINA working with the dome is the last piece.

Anyone else ever experience this?


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