In my experience, the skywatcher heq5 provides extremely high precision tracking and works exceptionally well with the use of autoguiding via the builtin autoguider port. Most astronomers crave the large aperture of a dobsonian telescope, yet the lack of computerized goto features can be discouraging for some users. I was thinking about the version on the equatorial mount, but because the view of the polaris is obstructed from my main observing location, i had to go for altazimuth mount. Use this app to control the az gti mount or other skywatcher or orion telescope mounts fitted with a synscan wifi. How to update synscan hand controller with the latest firmware. Equips your starblast autotracker altazimuth mount, atlas eqg mount, or sirius eqg mount with a database of over 42,000 celestial objects including galaxies, nebulas. Its important to update your firmware to fix software bugs. Skywatcher synscan instruction manual pdf download. The synscan goto hand controller provides easy, computerized location of thousands of night sky objects planets, nebulas, star clusters, galaxies, and more for viewing through your telescope. With a builtin database of over 42,900 objects there is no shortage of celestial objects to find, though youll need larger telescopes than this mount can carry to see all of them. This computerized goto hand controller features an extensive database of over 42,000 interesting celestial objects to explore with the ease and luxury of goto location and pointing. Synscan v3 altere firmware nur fur eq goto montierungen.
As i was walking down my back steps with a load in my arms i dropped my hand controller and accidentally stepped on it. Astroimages taken through a telescope on a tracking mount provide. The large keys and the twoline display make operation easy, even at night or when wearing gloves. Use this app to control the az gti mount or other skywatcher or orion telescope mounts fitted with a synscan wifi adapter. I have purchased a new r232usb adaptor, but the computer will still not connect to the handset. With the computerized goto system and hand controller, the orion sirius eqg makes a terrific upgrade into the hightech realm of effortless, electronic object acquisition. This firmware allows the synscan v3 hand control to work as a transceiver between a computers serial port and a skywatcher goto telescope mounts hand control port. Synscan v3 hand controller skywatcher skywatcher global. The exciting new skywatcher synscan altazimuth goto mount is a precision engineered instrument that will allow you to easily find and enjoy viewing night sky treasures, such as planets, nebulae, star clusters, galaxies and much more. The xxxx indicates the version number of the firmware. Skywatcher synscancelestron nexstar compatible telescope mount ascom. All you need is the free app and the orion synscan wifi adapter.
This firmware allows the synscan v4v5 hand controller to work as a transceiver between a computers serial port and a skywatcher goto telescope mounts. The synscan hand control also has the ability to connect to a computer via a rs232 cable. The internal database provides access to more than 42,000 objects, allowing even inexperienced astronomers to explore the stars. Now any orion goto telescope or mount that operates using the synscan handset can be controlled wirelessly via your ios or android smartphone or tablet instead. Hand controller the wellestablished synscan hand controller is the heart of the goto system that controls the movement of the mount.
This is the tools for updating the firmware of synscan v3 and synscan v4 hand controller. Orion synscan v4 computerized goto hand controller opt. Supercharge your goto telescope with wireless smartphone control. The synscan v4 goto hand controller provides easy, computerized location of thousands of night sky objects planets, nebulas, star clusters, galaxies, and more for viewing through your telescope. We believe in providing the highest levels of customer service and endeavour to resolve any problems swiftly and efficiently. Synscan v4 versus previous synscan v3 goto hand controller. The orion azeq computerized goto hand controller is compatible with the orion atlas eqg, sirius eqg, skyview pro goto, and starblast autotracker altazimuth mounts. The controller includes a bracket for attachment of the controller to a tripod accessory tray, an rs232 computer interface cable, wire clips, and mount attachment cables. Synscan hand controllers is the orion hand control the same and the skywatcher.
The synscan v5 goto hand controller boasts a backlit, twoline lcd screen and an illuminated keypad for easy access to intuitive object menus and mount controls. This version of the synscan app is suited for novice users using altazimuth mounts. Recently i was setting up my mount outside for the evening. How to update firmware on synscan hand controller telescope. In addition, one or more ascom drivers specific to synscan mounts must then.
The computer at 9600 bitslsec, no parity and stop bit. The heq5 is a good sturdy mount from skywatcher which uses quartz crystal drive motors. Valued for purchases between th march to th april or until stocks last. Unfollow synscan controller to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Jul 24, 2019 the synscan hand controller is now available as an app on your smart device. In this video, i made an attempt to show you guys how to control your computerised telescope with the help of a computer using a free software called stellarium. Skywatcher s11800 goto collapsible dobsonian 8inch white. Overview of the orion synscan v5 computerized goto hand controller orion telescopes duration.
It can detect the model of the mount it is connected to. This telescope mount includes the synscan system, which offers the user a hand controller to select and track various objects in the night sky. Page 20 the synscan telescopes are designed to receive control commands sent from a computer via the rs232 port and rs232 cable. Dec 20, 2017 my test telescopes included a meade lightswitch altazimuth goto system, an ioptron smarteq german equatorial mount and a skywatcher heq5 pro german equatorial mount with a synscan hand controller. Orion synscan goto instruction manual pdf download. Equips your starblast autotracker altazimuth mount, atlas eqg mount, or sirius eqg mount with a database of over 42,000 celestial objects including galaxies, nebulas, star clusters, doublestars, variablestars, and more. Select from among 42,900 celestial objects using the intuitive menus on the hand controller, or take a tour of the finest celestial showpieces. Jan 19, 2012 hi bumblebee, welcome to sgl, the answer is yes you can. Product support orion synscan v5 computerized goto hand. The orion synscan v5 goto hand controller features an extensive database of over 10,000 deepsky objects to explore. Allows any skywatcher synscan goto mount to be operated with the synscan pro wifi app available for ios and android includes 6 to 8 pin az and 8 pin to 8 pin eq cable not compatible with skywatcher star adventurer or star adventurer mini.
The synscan hand controller, combined with the optical encoders and electronic drive motors of your goto. A synscan hand control and its interfaces are shown in fig. Optical vision, skywatcher downloads fur astronomie, firmware. Dec 15, 2014 the synscan hand controller is a popular model found on many equatorial telescope mounts. First connect the adapter cable to synscan gps mouse. The synscan hand controller is a popular model found on many equatorial. The synscan goto hand control box is used to control skywatcher telescopes.
It includes a connecting cable that makes the hand controller compatible with orion starseeker iv goto mount and telescopes, orion skyquest goto dobsonians, and the orion starblast autotracker mount. It supports not only altaz mounts for visual observing, but also equatorial mounts for astrophotography. Skywatcher skyhawk 1145p synscan altaz goto newtonian. Skywatcher synscan hand controller replacement goto hand control unit for skywatcher mounts if your synscan goto hand control is damaged, irreparable or you simply need a spare, then we have control paddles available. The synscan hand controller is a popular model found on many equatorial telescope mounts. The new synscan series takes syntas excellent collapsible design of reflector and mates it to an encoder and motor on each axis, operated by the wellproven synscan hand controller and software. Synscan v4 versus previous synscan v3 goto hand controller en. Skywatcher here you find replacement parts and options for articles, like colour or mount connections for tripods and much more. Firmware update instructions for synscan goto hand controllers en. Indi synscan driver is installed by default with indi. Orion synscan v5 computerized goto hand controller for altaz.
Az synscan hand control for az synscan including connecting cable and rs232 cable. Skywatcher v5 hand controller for az and eq synscan goto mounts. This is the software that will do the job of the synscan hand controller, its called eqmod, its probably the best bit of astronomy kit you can own if you have a skywatcher mount in their list of supported mounts. Supercharge your goto telescope with wireless smartphone. Skywatcher telescopes goto hand controller synscan. It is for updating the motor controllers firmware, or controlling the telescope mount with the application synscan pro for windows. Skywatcher v5 hand controller for az and eq synscan goto. These are ok for basic tracking, but the goto upgrade kit installs more precise stepper motors and adds the goto hand controller for better alignment. How to control your goto telescope with your computer. Plug the rj12 connector on the end of the adapter cable into the rj12 socket of the synscan hand controller. Skywatcher heq5 synscan goto mount bbc sky at night.
If the firmware version of the synscan hand controller is version 3. December 5, 2016 synscan hand controller firmware ver. Foremost among these new capabilities is the ability to simply click on an object shown in a sky mapping program on the pc and have the telescope move to that object. The cable plugs directly into the rj11 telephone style port at the base of the controller and into a spare serial port on the computer. Orion synscan v5 computerized goto hand controller for eq. Orion synscan v4 computerized goto hand controller. The thumbsized synscan wifi adapter plugs into the hand controller port of your mount with one of the two short cables provided. The handcontrol contains the smarts of the goto system. Press and hold down the key 0 simultaneously, then plug the power cord into the hand control, as shown in fig. Replacement goto hand control unit for skywatcher mounts.
It also supports ascom platform for goto, pulseguiding, etc. My test telescopes included a meade lightswitch altazimuth goto system, an ioptron smarteq german equatorial mount and a skywatcher heq5 pro german equatorial mount with a synscan hand controller. Orion 7947 atlassirius computerized goto hand controller. This firmware allows the synscan v4v5 hand controller to work as a transceiver between a computers serial port and a skywatcher goto telescope mounts hand control port. The exciting new skywatcher synscan altazimuth goto mount is a precision engineered instrument that will allow you to easily find and enjoy viewing night sky treasures, such as planets. The driver can control any mount controllable by synscan hand controller, it offers basic goto capability and parking. Product manuals for downloading, skywatcher australia. Users can use the esc key, the initialization, or after the goto alignment routine is com the enter. Anyway, skywatcher explorer p synscan az goto is the perfect telescope for everything, and it is an excellent choice for a beginner, especially in a situation like i was. Users can use the esc key, the initialization, or after the goto alignment routine is com the enter key, and the two scrolling keys to access the menu. The synscan hand controller is now available as an app on your smart device. Nov 08, 2019 hand controller the wellestablished synscan hand controller is the heart of the goto system that controls the movement of the mount.
Synscan handset serial update cable signal cables this serialrs232 cable is used to update the synscan hand controller firmware. Once attached to a compatible orion telescope mount and aligned, the computerized goto hand controller will accurately point the mount and attached telescope at any. One great feature is the tour button, which serves up a selection of the best celestial objects visible right then, from your location, for you to observe and enjoy. A detailed guide with pictures on how to install the synscan goto upgrade kit for excellent heq5 mounts.
Mar 14, 2018 connecting a synscan telescope mount to a computer for control can give the user a number of additional useful features over using the supplied hand controller. Once connected, the popular planetarium software program. Hi bumblebee, welcome to sgl, the answer is yes you can. Will also work quite well with tracking dob range if programmed with az firmware. Once the connection has been established between the computer and synscan hand control, many commercially available planetarium software programs can be used to control the heq5 pro mounts, they also come with features that advanced astronomers can. Orion atlassirius computerized goto hand controller. The synscan hand controller allows users to point the telescope at specific objects, or tour the night sky with the touch of a button. It is for updating the motor controller s firmware, or controlling the telescope mount with the application synscan pro for windows. Synscan menu tree accessing menus the synscan hand controllers menu is only accessible after pleted if it is chosen at startup. How to upgrade firmware on skywatcher synscan handcontroller goto. Now the mount will start working at solar tracking speed until exiting the solar track mode. Orion is committed to supporting you with yourorion synscan v5 computerized goto hand controller for eq.
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