control autotrak mount via pc?

[breezy]

hi all,

as stated in my hello topic, i love gadgets.

now i was wondering if you could control a bog standard skywatcher autotrak mount via a laptop?

i have seen ideas for goto mount but wondered if i could pimp my mount in this way and give the mrs another excuse to take the rise out of me.

also playing with/modding the kit i have is part of the learning curve( my excuse any way)

[Cornelius Varley]

There is a way of doing it. I'll find you the link later.

If you google hacking supatrak mount you should be able to find something.

Peter

[Cornelius Varley]

This site is in French but you should be able to translate it http://www.autopano.net/wiki-fr/action/view/T%C3%AAte_astronomique_Multi-fonctions_Merlin_Interface

Peter

[Cornelius Varley]

Another option, if your pc has a bluetooth connection, is to use one of these http://www.365astronomy.com/bluetooth-interface-for-skywatcher-autotracking-merlin-p-2390.html

Peter

[breezy]

Thanks very much Peter , my French is rusty as is my DIY electronics .

The blue tooth gizmo looks interesting tho a bit steep price wise