My astronomy project:
Setup astroserver with Raspberry Pi5

Content:

1. Introduction
2. Setup 64-bit OS
3. Change Bookworm Wayland to X11
4. Setup KStars and Ekos 64-bit
5. Disable Auto-mount
6. Setup different devices
7. Uninstall software
8. 12 to 5 volt power supply
9. To be continued

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Note:
I take no responsibility or liability for what are written here, you use the information on your own risk!

1, Introduction:

Introduction:

I have started using my second astrophoto system with my TS130 APO refractor. Until now I have used the astro server from my grab and go astro system. But it isn't easy to move the server between the two system when many of the devices are different, GPS, Focus motor driver etc. A dedicated Raspberry for each system is to prefer. It has gone some years since I setup my Raspberry Pi4. Now the Raspberry Pi5 is available which is more power full and it doesn't cost very much more. I will also move from 32-bit system to 64-bit system. I use the same KStars and Ekos as I used earlier but for 64-bit. All new development is done to the 64-bit version. I'm very satisfied with my earlier Astroserver based on these software.

Info about KStars, Ekos:

Info about Raspberry Pi5:

There was no 8GB version of Pi5 in store and I chose the 4GB version, I think it will be enough, otherwise I could used it for some other purpose. The SD card has the capacity of 32GB, which I found later was to small, better with 64 GB.

Info: SD Cards to Raspberry:

Raspberry Pi5 look:

At a first look the Pi5 looks like the old Pi4. But there are changes and you can't use the same cooler. This is the new passive cooler that I have installed. It will mostly be used at a low temperature range, -20 to +10 degrees Celsius. The LAN and USB ports are also mirrored. The processor power is higher and at the same load it take less power, but at full load more power is needed compare to the Pi4. In my case it will be powered from a 13/5 volt DCD/DC converter that can deliver 5 Ampere at 5 volt.