SYNSCAN Firmware upgrade cable.

[SlipperySquid]

I'm trying to upgrade the firmware on my synscan handset but I don't think I ahve the right cable?

I have a cable that I use for EQMOD this plugs into the socket on the left.Am I right in assuming that the actual cable for the upgrade plugs into the middle and is an rj11 to serial? (I have a serial port on my laptop so all good)

If it is an rj11 and I can't use the eqmod cable where can I get one from

Or can a lovely soul post me there's and I'll post it back when I'm done?

Many thanks

Matt.

[barkis]

Why upgrade the hand set if you are using Eqmod?

Also, if you use eqdir, the handset is redundant.

[SlipperySquid]

Because I don't use eqmod, I find the handset a lot easier!

If it was an observatory I had then eqmod would be what I use but moving everything about like I do I find the handset easier?

If that makes sense?

[barkis]

Well, eqmod isn't for everyone I guess.

The cable you need, should have come with the cable kit for the handset. It is a lot thinner than the HBX to mount cable. It is the smaller of the RJ connectors on the handset, and should terminate in a db9 serial connector for your serial port.

on the laptop. You should check in the BIOS to find out if that port is active. It may be disabled. Or you could use the serial to USB converter.

[SlipperySquid]

Yeah I bought it second hand and it never came with it.

I'l ltry and get one from some where. I would use my st4 cable but I think it might be wired different.

Think I'll just email FLO and see if they have one knocking about.

[Cornelius Varley]

If you don't have any luck with FLO, Astronomiser sells a suitable cable Skywatcher Telescope control cables . The cable was designed for use with a planetarium program for controlling the telescope so is a bit longer than the Skywatcher supplied cable.

Peter