paulkerr66

15 hours ago, david_taurus83 said:

What controllers came with the mount? You say you tried a 'proper' Synscan controller that works? A Synscan controller should be the standard one to use?

I managed to borrow a proper controller and it works ok, as  said in another reply i suspect the hc didn't work for the previous owner. I’m just trying to get the WiFi dongle, which also came with it, to work with my iPhone but but think there may be too many networks in the neighbourhood.

20 hours ago, malc-c said:

Paul... I hope by USB to serial you mean an dedicated EQDIR cable form a respected astro kit supplier like the one Julian has linked to- If not then you risk blowing the motor board.

If you have proved that the issue is with the hand controllers and not the motorboard then try contacting the retailer if the mount is within warranty.

Unfortunately the kits second hand and since the previous owner alway used the WiFi dongle, I suspect they hand unit didn’t work for hi m either.

20 hours ago, Dr_Ju_ju said:

What power supply are you using ? make sure it's giving at least 12v and can supply 3/4 amps, maybe over the top, but better to be safe than sorry....

Do you have a USB to Serial adapter  e.g. https://www.firstlightoptics.com/sky-watcher-mount-accessories/lynx-astro-ftdi-usb-to-serial-adapter-for-sky-watcher-handsets-5m.html  that you can connect directly to the mount/computer ??, by-passing the handset/wifi adapter, to at least ensure that the mount is working... 

 

Hi Julian;

Thank you for the response.

I’ve got a serial to USB adapter being delivered, so I’m going to try that. I managed to borrow a proper Synscan hand controller and, thankfully, that one works.

So both controllers which came with the mount have a fault, I may have to buy another controller but at least I know the mount’s ok. 
 

Thanks again

Paul

Hi all

I have a major problem with a heq5 mount

I have both a synscan hand controller and the WiFi adapter, both with problems
The HC when powered on the backlight comes on but no text and nothing happens when I press any of the direction keys
The WiFi the SSD come up with ESP_xxxxxx and the app can’t connect.
So I tried a borrowed syntrek controller which didn’t do anything either.
 

ive tried a different power supply and different leads

There is no sound from the mount at all, it looks like the mount has died.

Has anyone got any ideas of a fix?

Thanks