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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) The new QHY5III585C full well capacity is increased to 52ke- Added QHY5III568 support. Ver. 20230509 *Fix the issue that in last Beta Version, QHY5III678M/C, QHY5III715C’s Pixel sizes were recorded incorrect in drivers. Fix the issue that in last Bata version, default white balance may cause a mistake while using a planetary camera in SharpCap for the first time. Add: New Readout Modes for QHY268 Series: Photographic DSO Mode-2CMS, and High Gain Mode-2CMS.	Last Stable Ver. 20220817 Support devices released before 2022, including QHY533M/C New Function: Readout Timeout In single frame mode, if the readout fails or is delayed for more 60 seconds, the system will automatically determine it as timeout, then skip this frame and start the next one. 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 Bin33 Mode	Driver Update Log SDK Update Log EZCAP_QT Update Log ASCOM Driver Update Log

Latest Beta Ver. 20240109 (Recommended)

The new QHY5III585C full well capacity is increased to 52ke-
Added QHY5III568 support.

Ver. 20230509

*Fix the issue that in last Beta Version, QHY5III678M/C, QHY5III715C’s Pixel sizes were recorded incorrect in drivers.

Fix the issue that in last Bata version, default white balance may cause a mistake while using a planetary camera in SharpCap for the first time.
Add: New Readout Modes for QHY268 Series: Photographic DSO Mode-2CMS, and High Gain Mode-2CMS.

Last Stable Ver. 20220817

Support devices released before 2022, including QHY533M/C

New Function:

*Readout Timeout
In single frame mode, if the readout fails or is delayed for more 60 seconds, the system will automatically determine it as timeout, then skip this frame and start the next one.

*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 QFocuser to 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
System Driver	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 All QHYCCD ASCOM Driver should install this platform ahead.	Offical Website	√
FireCapture Special for planetary imaging. Availiable on Win/Mac/Linux now.	Offical Website	√	√	√
KStars Availiable on Multiple operate systems.	Offical Website	√	√	√
MAXIMDL A popular full functional CCD&CMOS Control/Image Process software.	Offical Website	√
N.I.N.A. – Nighttime Imaging ‘N’ Astronomy A software with great potential! The UI design is quite cool.	Offical Website	√
OPENPHD2 Well-welcomed by astrophotographers as an guiding software	Offical Website	√	√	√
SGP A popular imaging software. It worths!	Offical Website	√
SharpCAP Special for plantary imaging. And great.	Offical Website	√
The SkyX Well-known as an full fuctional astroimaging platform. Availiable on Win&Mac both. Just trust it!	Offical Website	√	√
APT-Astro Photography Tool No matter what you are imaging with – Canon EOS, Nikon, CCD or CMOS astro camera, APT has the right tool for planning, collimating, aligning, focusing, framing, controlling/tethering, imaging, synchronizing, scheduling, meridian flipping, analyzing and monitoring.	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	√

Rho Ophiuchi
(IOTD 07/03/2024)

Astrophotographer
Dennis Sprinkle (US)

QHYCCD

Rho Ophiuchi (IOTD 07/03/2024)

Astrophotographer Dennis Sprinkle (US)

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Rho Ophiuchi
(IOTD 07/03/2024)

Astrophotographer
Dennis Sprinkle (US)