HitecAstro EQDIR Adaptor - USB EQ5 Direct Interface

[JemC]

Hi

Could someone please tell me if I bought this  and plugged it into the RA motor then into usb on laptop that it would allow me to basically control telescope with something like Stellarium (it can't be that simple surely)..OR am I totally wrong and barking up the wrong tree  

Regards

JemC

[oldpink]

Yes you can

[JemC]

Oldpink

Thanks for that, did not think it would be as simple as that though 

Regards

JemC

[oldpink]

it replaces the standard USB to Serial interface
though not sure how it works with the setting up the scope to start with, date / time / location etc
as you normally set that up with the hand controller and then take control of the mount with stellarium or CdC

but its most likely covered by software

[JemC]

Well for £27 I think I will buy it and give it a go, see what happens,

I notice in your signature you have SW Autofocuser, does that make a big difference? if so are they a reasonable price to buy

Regards

JemC

[Tinker1947]

Does in not need Ascom and EQMod to interface,,,,,,both free downloads...CdC works straight away Stellarium needs Stellarium Scope....

[JemC]

Does in not need Ascom and EQMod to interface,,,,,,both free downloads...CdC works straight away Stellarium needs Stellarium Scope....

Hi Tinker1947

just done a little more reading on it and yes you are right it needs both of those to interface, will download them when it arrives, will also look into cdc

Regards

JemC

[Tinker1947]

CdC has a simple interface couple of button to the top row  right hand side, Connect, Sync, Slew, Stellarium requires Stellarium Scope its easy to set up and just click on a star then Control 3 to slew, Control 1 to Sync anyway the keys are listed on the S/Scope screen...i might have them the wrong way round..

[Cornelius Varley]

If your mount is the version with the basic dual axis drives then it won't work. The eqdir module only works with the Synscan goto mounts.

[JemC]

If your mount is the version with the basic dual axis drives then it won't work. The eqdir module only works with the Synscan goto mounts.

Hi Cornelius

Mine is the one with basic dual axis drives  Oh well such is life...is there a way I can control this via laptop or turn it into a goto?

Regards

JemC

[Cornelius Varley]

If you look in the day section there is a very long thread about a goto kit which utilizes the existing motors (AstroEq) .

[Thalestris24]

Hi

I think it only works with the eq5 if you have the Synscan upgrade or at least the dual axis setup and Astro-EQ kit?

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/blog/eqmod-controlling-the-heq5-neq6-and-other-mounts-directly-from-a-pc.html

Instructions here:

Hth

Louise

[JemC]

If you look in the day section there is a very long thread about a goto kit which utilizes the existing motors (AstroEq) .

Thanks, will look that up

Regards

JemC

[JemC]

Hi

I think it only works with the eq5 if you have the Synscan upgrade or at least the dual axis setup and Astro-EQ kit?

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/blog/eqmod-controlling-the-heq5-neq6-and-other-mounts-directly-from-a-pc.html

Instructions here:

Hth

Louise

Hi Thalestris24

I don't have the upgrade, and I don't think my budget will stretch to be able to buy it just yet. Only have about £300 max I could spend at the moment, will get there eventually

Regards

JemC

[Thalestris24]

Hi Thalestris24

I don't have the upgrade, and I don't think my budget will stretch to be able to buy it just yet. Only have about £300 max I could spend at the moment, will get there eventually

Regards

JemC

Hi

Unfortunately the AstroEQ kit appears to not be available at the moment :{ Sorry.

[JemC]

Hi

Unfortunately the AstroEQ kit appears to not be available at the moment :{ Sorry.

Please don't be sorry, it's not your fault, but that seems to be typical of the luck I have

I notice FLO  do an upgrade kit for the EQ5 £295 not sure whether to go for that...

Quite like the SW star adventurer they have as well, slightly cheaper but can't hold as much,

My head tells me go for it, my heart tells me wait a while

Regards

[Thalestris24]

Hi

The upgrade kit is well overpriced. Probably not value for money. Might be worth looking out for a second-hand eq5 pro - would be better than a Star Adventurer, I reckon. 

All the best

Louise