AutoFi - MEADE Autostar 497, Audiostar WiFi adapter For Sale
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AutoFi - MEADE Autostar 497, Audiostar WiFi adapter:
$59.00
Auto Fi - this is wireless adapter for telescope control systems such asMEADE ETX, LX90, LXD.
IMPORTANT: No external powersupply or batteries are required to power the WiFi module!
The WiFi module settings are made from the WEB interface.
It can be used for rapid targeting telescope with mobile devices.
To use the adapter on a PC, you must create a TCP-COM port bridge.
HW Virtual Serial Port software creates a TCP-COM bridge allow Windows based astronomical aplications comunicate throught WIFi moduls.
The WiFi module works as an access point and can be used to connect allyour astro devices to a single network!
This WiFi adapter provides full wireless control of the telescope mountfrom a laptop or PC, also works with the SkySafari, Orion StarSeek 4 4.4.4application for mobile devices.
To use the adapter on a PC, you must create a TCP-COM port bridge.
HW Virtual Serial Port software creates a TCP-COM bridge allow Windowsbased astronomical aplications comunicate throught WIFi moduls.
GET STARTED:
1. Before turning on the power of the telescope, connect the Wi-Fiadapter AutoFi in connector RS-232 serial port on the hand controller and inAUX port on the mount.
2. Turn the telescope. Spend a standard setting procedure recommended bythe manufacturer of the telescope, namely enter into the remote locationcoordinates of observation, the current time and make alignment the telescopeat the stars. Then turn on your mobile device Wi-Fi mode and connect to theaccess point with SSID - AutoFi. If the device asks for a password during theconnection - enter the line \"12345678\" and click \"OK\".
Telescope control by theexample of the program SKY SAFARI:
1. After downloading the program, go to Settings, «Settings» button.
2. Scroll down to «Telescope» section and click on the «Setup» button.
3. Select the type of equipment used «Scope Type – Meade ***» and typemount «Mount Type - Equatorial Goto (German)», if you select the azimuthalmount, respectively, «Alt-Az. GoTo », also select the wireless connection typein Section Communication Settings -« Connect via Wi-Fi ».
4. In IP address, type the address (192.168.2.x) indicated on yourAutoFi adapter.
5. In the Port field, enter - 1234.
6. Return to the main menu and press the Connect button.
If done correctly, you will hear a pleasant sound, and the screen willdisplay a crosshair with concentric circles showing where looking telescope,and on each side there will be buttons move the telescope along the axes of themount.
You can now direct the telescope at the object using a large database ofcelestial objects Sky Safari. For this use search - «Search» button and selectan item from the list, then click «GoTo». It is also possible to direct thetelescope at an object on the screen, which you need. For this to click firston it and then on the button «GoTo». For more details how to use all thefeatures of the program, see its official website Sky Safari.
ATTENTION: in some mounts MEADE LX65 and MEADELX85 in the AUX connector, the polarity of the 12V contacts is reversed. Forthe adapter to work in this case, an AUX polarity converter is required.
Please check this and if thepolarity is reversed in your mount,then you need to order an AUX polarity converter https://www.ebay.com/itm/313274151983
In order to improve the quality of the product, the manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the design and equipment without notifying users.
