Skywatcher Explorer 130P SupaTrak Auto, Computer controls?

[meade-jnr]

Hi all,

I just had a thought, For my Skywatcher Explorer 130P SupaTrak Auto, Is there anyway for plugging it into a computer and using the computer to control it, instead of the handset?

Thanks

Luke

[supernova65]

Mmmm , I would be interested in this also.

Ian

[Cornelius Varley]

Mmmm , I would be interested in this also.

Ian

Either purchase a Synscan handset and flash it to the latest firmware ( the firmware covers both EQ and AZ mounts ) Or use a bluetooth adapter like this one http://www.365astron...lin-p-2390.html . There is also a diy option for the adapter, I'll find the link tonight.

Or this one http://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/forum/howto-turn-a-skywatcher-supatrak-mount-into-a-goto-mount-t73086-10.html

[supernova65]

Gotta look into this

Thanks Peter

Ian

[Cornelius Varley]

A link to the website http://www.sharpcap.co.uk/supatrakmounthacking

[supernova65]

Thanks again ,,

gonna have a look down the DIY route when I get home this weekend , (will give me somethin to do as the clouds are due in)

Ian