Astronomy Cables

[AlistairW]

Hello,

My HEQ5 EQDIR FTDI cable is far to long really for my requirements. Is there anyone that makes these cables to length, or know of ones around 50cm in length ?

Thanks

Alistair

[tooth_dr]

@light bucket

[LightBucket]

45 minutes ago, AlistairW said:

Hello,

My HEQ5 EQDIR FTDI cable is far to long really for my requirements. Is there anyone that makes these cables to length, or know of ones around 50cm in length ?

Thanks

Alistair

This guy will make you one to length, the linked one is EQ6 but he does both, drop him and email

https://www.dewcontrol.com/EQ6_USB_Cable/p3099125_13454589.aspx

[LightBucket]

2 minutes ago, tooth_dr said:

@light bucket

Was that meant to be me ....not sure as there is another Light Bucket.... lol

[tooth_dr]

Just now, LightBucket said:

Was that meant to be me ....not sure as there is another Light Bucket.... lol

LOL I though it looked wrong, and indeed it was.  Thanks for picking up and replying anyway.  Apologies to the 'imposter'

[michaelmorris]

14 minutes ago, LightBucket said:

This guy will make you one to length, the linked one is EQ6 but he does both, drop him and email

https://www.dewcontrol.com/EQ6_USB_Cable/p3099125_13454589.aspx

I have one of these for my HEQ5 Pro and it works fine. My only comment is that the chip is set in a clear case that includes the USB plug. With a bright green LED light on the FTDI chip this is a right pain. I solved the problem by simply wrapping a couple of layers of black insulating tape around the plug.

[LightBucket]

11 minutes ago, michaelmorris said:

I have one of these for my HEQ5 Pro and it works fine. My only comment is that the chip is set in a clear case that includes the USB plug. With a bright green LED light on the FTDI chip this is a right pain. I solved the problem by simply wrapping a couple of layers of black insulating tape around the plug.

Yes mine too....  but like you say easily solved

[Juicy6]

Write to Ewan Vellacott at ewanv@me.com . For £14 he made me one. 

Christer, Sweden

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[LightBucket]

Just be careful using an unknown source, as if the electronics are a little off it will blow your mount, look at the warnings here....personally I would rather buy something like this from a trusted seller, as it is an intricate bit of electronic work involved..just my opinion mind....

http://eq-mod.sourceforge.net/eqdirect2.htm

[sloz1664]

Cables, don't talk to me about cables. Hate them with a vengeance. If you want to go down a different route you could use bluetooth. There is a section in the EQmod manual on making your own, which I have done with great success.

Steve