ASCOM QHY8 ASCOM Camera Driver 3.0

The ASCOM QHY8 Camera Driver by QHYCCD enables ASCOM-compliant Windows astronomy software to control and capture images from QHY8-series one-shot color CCD cameras. It provides a stable, standards-based interface for deep-sky imaging workflows, supporting automated sequencing, precise exposures, and temperature-regulated operation through your favorite ASCOM applications.

Key features:

• ASCOM-compliant camera control for QHY8-series devices (check release notes for specific model compatibility)
• Standard exposure controls, including start/stop, duration, and binning where supported
• Thermoelectric cooler setpoint control with real-time temperature monitoring
• 16-bit image download and status/error reporting for reliable operation
• Access to common camera parameters as exposed by your model (for example, gain, offset, or USB settings)

Requirements:

• ASCOM Platform 6.x
• QHYCCD System/All-In-One driver package
• Windows PC with a USB port (Windows 10/11 or other ASCOM-supported versions)

Notes:

• Install the ASCOM Platform and QHYCCD drivers before configuring the camera in your imaging software.
• In your ASCOM-compatible application, select the QHYCCD camera option and choose your QHY8 model from the device list.

ASCOM QHY8 ASCOM Camera Driver is developed by QHYCCD. The most popular versions of this product among our users are: 1.6, 1.9 and 3.0.