EQDir Cable alternative

[blinky]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FTDI-USB-to-serial-RS232-adapter-converter-1-8m-screened-cable-Gender-changer/122113973956?hash=item1c6e8f5ec4:g:cJMAAOSwxndcWUyn

 

Would the above allow me to connect to my EQ6 pro bypassing the handset?  I already have a very old connector, but its very bulky and the cables are a bit brittle nowadays - my USB hub is a few 10's of cm from the mount so don't really want to spend £35 for the cable from FLO as it seems to be about 5m!

[blinky]

This might be exactly what I need - nice short cable and FTDI chipset

[WanderingEye]

In a word...No, that is just a USB to serial converter, you need a proper EQMOD cable to bypass the handset... it has different electronics... 👍

Edited October 27, 2019 by WanderingEye

[blinky]

I thought the only electronics was the serial converter

[Dr_Ju_ju]

NO you do not need a 'proper' EQMod cable, you just need a USB to serial adaptor, that gives the correct signal voltages.

IF the one linked gives the appropriate voltage signals for your mount, then it will work fine......

I use these, (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FTDI-FT232RL-USB-to-Serial-adapt-module-USB-TO-TTL-RS232-Arduino-Cable-6PinMX1F/273990798997?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item3fcb1fce95:g:0aEAAOSwv-NWYE0M)  just need to replace the cable or terminate with an RJ45 connector, wired appropriately.

[blinky]

16 minutes ago, Dr_Ju_ju said:

NO you do not need a 'proper' EQMod cable, you just need a USB to serial adaptor, that gives the correct signal voltages.

IF the one linked gives the appropriate voltage signals for your mount, then it will work fine......

I use these, (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FTDI-FT232RL-USB-to-Serial-adapt-module-USB-TO-TTL-RS232-Arduino-Cable-6PinMX1F/273990798997?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item3fcb1fce95:g:0aEAAOSwv-NWYE0M)  just need to replace the cable or terminate with an RJ45 connector, wired appropriately.

Excellent - do you have a wiring diagram for an EQ6 per chance?

[Dr_Ju_ju]

Sorry no, I just have an EQ3 & AZ EQ6.....

[symmetal]

30 minutes ago, blinky said:

Excellent - do you have a wiring diagram for an EQ6 per chance?

This gives the wiring for the EQ6 D9 connector for the EQDirect cable. 

Alan

[WanderingEye]

2 hours ago, Dr_Ju_ju said:

NO you do not need a 'proper' EQMod cable, you just need a USB to serial adaptor, that gives the correct signal voltages.

IF the one linked gives the appropriate voltage signals for your mount, then it will work fine......

I use these, (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FTDI-FT232RL-USB-to-Serial-adapt-module-USB-TO-TTL-RS232-Arduino-Cable-6PinMX1F/273990798997?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item3fcb1fce95:g:0aEAAOSwv-NWYE0M)  just need to replace the cable or terminate with an RJ45 connector, wired appropriately.

Yes, but that is a proper EQMOD, cable the difference is you are making yourself.... 😀

[stash_old]

13 hours ago, WanderingEye said:

Yes, but that is a proper EQMOD, cable the difference is you are making yourself.... 😀

And saving £20+ 🙂     3 wires thats all.  

[WanderingEye]

3 hours ago, stash_old said:

And saving £20+ 🙂     3 wires thats all.  

I didn’t even bother making, wasn’t worth it, as you can buy one made up  on aliexpress delivered to the U.K. for £7 😀

Edited October 28, 2019 by WanderingEye

[bottletopburly]

25 minutes ago, WanderingEye said:

I didn’t even bother making, wasn’t worth it, as you can buy one made up  on aliexpress delivered to the U.K. for £7 😀

Link ?

[stash_old]

He means one of these https://id.aliexpress.com/item/1889797965.html 

doubt its a genuine FDTI chip just a clone - best test look for unique serial number 

[WanderingEye]

1 minute ago, stash_old said:

He means one of these https://id.aliexpress.com/item/1889797965.html 

doubt its a genuine FDTI chip just a clone - best test look for unique serial number 

Well it works perfectly ... 😀👍