Newbie question on new asi2600mc firmware

[JSTAR0057]

Hello, I recently bought my first dedicated AP camera, the asi2600mc Pro. My question is, how do I find the firmware if any for it or read what the latest firmware is? I have to admit, ZWO website is a bit confusing to me. I downloaded the firmware tool and installed it, and downloaded their camera driver. When I run the firmware tool, it wants me to find the folder on my laptop with firmware. I don't understand what I missed.

[SkyHiker]

Don't update the firmware unless the camera has a severe problem. I am not familiar with the firmware installer but it sounds like it is looking for a file to flash the canera with. Occasionally we get reports of users installing new firmware breaking their brand new devices for no reason.

The camera driver, the way I understand it, is either ASCOM or Indi and is meant to be used by client software. It has nothing to do with camera firmware.

I never had to install new camera firmware or camera driver for my ASI2600MC, I could start using it in Ekos that comes with all the drivers.

[Juno16]

I’m with Henk. If it’s not broke, don’t fix it!

You can download the ZWO ascom and native camera drivers here:
https://download.astronomy-imaging-camera.com/software/

The native driver works for all ZWO cameras and once you install the driver, your aquisition software should locate the driver and allow a connection.

[Graeme1858]

Yeah, what they said.

If you're using capture software running on Windows and the ASCOM driver, you will need to install the ASCOM Platform from here:

https://ascom-standards.org/Downloads/Index.htm

Welcome to the Forum. We look forward to seeing your astrophotography work.

Regards

Graeme

[Juno16]

Yeah, what they said.

If you're using capture software running on Windows and the ASCOM driver, you will need to install the ASCOM Platform from here:

https://ascom-standards.org/Downloads/Index.htm

Welcome to the Forum. We look forward to seeing your astrophotography work.

Regards

Graeme

Spot on Graeme! I didn't think to mention that.

Might not need the ascom platform to use the native camera driver, but lots of folks prefer the ascom camera driver. I have always used the native camera drivers and hadn't had any issues, but I also installed the ascom drivers just in case I have an issue while imaging and I need another option.

Also, to run any ascom compliant peripherals like a guide scope, focus motor, and a host of other things you definitely need ascom!