Bluetooth for skywatcher alt AZ synscan mounts

[skysculptor]

Hi all,

can anyone direct me to a link or web site that I can get a Bluetooth controller that will work between a widows tablet and a synscan Az mount? I did read some time ago that a Brazilian company did such a thing but it appears they are now defunct. Thanks.

[kerrylewis]

I use a Skyfi unit with Sky Safari to control my Az EQ6 from an iPad. Is that what you mean? 

[skysculptor]

 Hi 

thanks for the reply , No I was after a Bluetooth adaptor , I'm familiar with the skyfi wifi adaptor but it's to pricey for my needs , but thanks again .

 

[RTamer]

@skysculptor

I use the HC-06 adapter and the Mini RS232 To TTL MAX3232 Converter.

Adapter:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-Serial-4-Pin-Bluetooth-RF-Transceiver-Module-HC-06-RS232-With-backplane-/200924726178?hash=item2ec80c03a2:g:EbMAAOSwUxNXh1fd

Converter:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/5PCS-Mini-RS232-To-TTL-MAX3232-Converter-Adaptor-Module-Serial-Port-Board-/131700206049?hash=item1ea9f1a9e1:g:qLQAAOSwdzVXiFJm

Works with everything so far.

Hope this helps

[happy-kat]

365astromy sell one a Bluetooth adapter that I think fits your description. I have one of the Brazilian adaptors so haven't needed to get the one from 365astronomy.

[skysculptor]

Thanks guys I'll have a look at the suggestions , it's a real shame the Brazilian guys don't do them any more but hey ho, 

thanks again

[Helen]

I've used one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bluetooth-to-RS232-RS-232-Serial-Adapter-Converter-Module-Wireless-Android-PC-/281977148945?hash=item41a725d611:g:2ksAAOSwEK9W~jkw  and the serial cable that came with the handset - once set up it worked fine  

And actually I need to check it works with my little Merlin AZ mount ready for my trip to Spain tomorrow!!  So any problems I'll report back 

Helen

[apvit]

On 3/14/2017 at 17:18, RTamer said:

@skysculptor

I use the HC-06 adapter and the Mini RS232 To TTL MAX3232 Converter.

Adapter:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-Serial-4-Pin-Bluetooth-RF-Transceiver-Module-HC-06-RS232-With-backplane-/200924726178?hash=item2ec80c03a2:g:EbMAAOSwUxNXh1fd

Converter:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/5PCS-Mini-RS232-To-TTL-MAX3232-Converter-Adaptor-Module-Serial-Port-Board-/131700206049?hash=item1ea9f1a9e1:g:qLQAAOSwdzVXiFJm

Works with everything so far.

Hope this helps

Can you possibly share how you connect all these items and what software you use? Will this work with Stellaruim on PC or Skysafari on Android?