Stellarium comes with some builtin telescope control software. The synscan hand controller also has the ability to connect to your laptop computer with a rs232 cable. Reflex finder such as telrad as an addition to the supplied 8x50 scope. Skywatcher synscan instruction manual pdf download. Was previously using it with a pl2302 serialusb connection and eqmac which worked ok with wires. The only difference is i have the rs232c cable going to the computer i had to stick it onto the end of a usb port but i have the driver as well. Using a built in intervelometer timer, the synscan hand controller can setup exposure length, number of frames taken and a cool down period between each frame. Installation and setup stellarium, eqmod, acsom and stellarium scope. Ive got the telescope set up like it usually is with the cables running like normal. Every setting on the synscan and stellarium is the same, as in settings for longlat, height, time zone etc etc. Select plugins and then telescope control tick the load at startup button 3.
My tutorial on setting up an equatorial mount on ascom to interact with the free program eqmod to replace the hand controller. Computerized german equatorial skywatcher eq5 synscan mount with synscan hand control, dualaxis motor, polar scope and tripod. The more it was used, the easier is was to go straight to an object or starthe alignment process could not be simplerin all, the alignment process works so well that you can be on a selected object and tracking it accurately within minutesoverall. How to use stellarium program to control a synscan mount via. As shown on the stellarium example image on the left, the hour angle of polaris would read as 2 hours 35 minutes. We have 1 skywatcher eq5 pro manual available for free pdf download. This version of the synscan app is suited for novice users using altazimuth mounts. Nice condition but i bought this with the requirement of a new stem,this has been done with a new battery.
Oct 21, 2014 how to use stellarium program to control a synscan mount via computer utube. View online or download skywatcher eq5 pro user manual. Ill mention im in the southern hemisphere, but i set up unit for that, im also sure it would be extremely out if that was the. The mount offers a completely equipped goto system with quiet stepper motors. This ascom driver works with synscan app running on a smartphone, a tablet or a windows pc. Skywatcher explorer pro synscan newtonian reflector telescopes with onboard database with finding and tracking technology ideal for astrophotography covid19 delivery info we are delivering orders but there are some shipping delays, please contact us to check delivery times, all deliveries are now contactless. Thank you for replaying i already tried that already but it dont work if i would like to use eqmod then i got to have the synscan handcontrol as a protocol translator, i just thought if there is a reason why there is no driver in stellarium using the commandset directly to. It shows the installation of a skywatcher synscan upgrade kit for the eq3eq5 being installed on a vixen great polaris mount. The latest development snapshot of stellarium is kept on github. Fairly recently ive started using eqmod software with eqascom to control my synscan goto upgrade kit for my eq5 telescope mount with my c6sgt scope. Its free for a start, but dont let that fool you into thinking this is average quality software.
Stellarium and cartes du ciel are also introduced in terms of configuration and their use for planetarium to replace the goto o. The very sturdy eq5 equatorial mount provides excellent precision and stability and a host of other useful features for the serious astronomer. This instructable will guide you, step by step, how to complete your own controller using stellarium astronomy software and arduino opensource prototyping. Installs a driver that connects to software bisques thesky x65 astronomy software and makes it look like a standard ascom telescope. Skywatcher eq5 pro user manual 32 pages telescopes with eq5 mount. This a brief video guide, which you can achieve this simple, very cheap and very effective cool mod you can do to your exisiting skywatcher. In the days that i was writing this, it was known that synscan software uses j2000 epoch static coordinates and hour angle reported by handset was outdated.
This is an easy way to control your eq5 telescope with the skywatcher wifi adapter install the ascom drivers run all the. Eq5 dualaxis motors, autoguidinggoto without synscan. Comes with battery pack, tool set, data cable, compas and accessory tray. The synscan system provides a userfriendly menu that allows automatic slewing to over 42,000 objects. Stellarium is a free open source planetarium for your computer. I have an skywatcher eq5 mount, dualaxis motors with handcontroller. Jun 15, 20 eqmod is a popular set of software tools used by many astronomers to control the skywatcher heq5, neq6 and other mounts directly from a pc. This sounds to be a driver for autoguiding through st4 port. It is for updating the motor controllers firmware, or controlling the telescope mount with the application synscan pro for windows. A comprehensive tutorial on setting up the polar scope finder for the popular heq5 mount and polar alignment.
Stellarium and cartes du ciel are also introduced in terms of configuration and. How to use stellarium program to control a synscan mount. Skywatcher dualaxis motor drive for eq5 with synscantm handset synscantm goto upgrade kits upgrade kit for standard eq5 available for easily upgrading the standard nonpro mountings for computerised goto capabilities. Hooking up synscan to stellarium archive iceinspace. The eq5 synscan mount is the eq5 mount with the inclusion of goto facility. At the same time this mount offers all amenities of a completely equipped goto mount. The setup process can also be used with the eq6 mount and orion equivalents. I also have pages on this site for making a simple fliptop observatory and cheap eq6 pier. Due to the ball bearing mounted ra axis, the eq5 synscan can be loaded with telescopes swith up to 10 kg weight. Eqascom quick start guide introduction the eqmod software has many features and it can be an awful lot to take in initially. If your handset is updated, or you have precise coordintes, you may use them now, but i had outdated synscan and as you remember i had it 15 minutes rush. We asked steve richards to write an overview of eqmod with details on some of its many features and how to use them. View and download skywatcher synscan instruction manual online.
Setting up an equatorial mount on ascom with eqmod, stellarium. I then noticed where the handset thought the moon was, is many degrees out from what stellarium has it. The computer at 9600 bitslsec, no parity and stop bit. Eqmod is a popular set of software tools used by many astronomers to control the skywatcher heq5, neq6 and other mounts directly from a pc. Now we release the ra clutch and turning the axis to align the hour scale with the ha we got from handset.
Available for easily upgrading the standard nonpro mountings for computerised goto capabilities. How to control stellarium with a skywatcher wifi adapter computer. Stellarium is a planetarium software that shows exactly what you see when you look up at the stars. Synscan eq3eq5 upgrade kit where available in the us. Select stellarium directly through serial port, select comm port number and synscan azgoto as your mount. A padded wheeled bag or box for the heavy equatorial head. A velcro tape to hold the synscan controller on the mount is a big help. Getting apt and stellarium working together astroheart uk. This was interesting to me as i have a friend that has a donated great polaris mount with a motor drive that is not working. The azeq5 mount has built in dslr interface with the ability to control two cameras at once. You can select different intensities in the view window. Invaluable as a guide to this topic which can be very confusing. If you want to compile development versions of stellarium, this is the place to get the source code. Heq5 pro, eq5 pro, eq3 pro, azeq5 pro, azeq6 pro, eq8 8pin rj45 all altazimuth mounts 6pin rj12 1.
Check out tring astronomy centre for best prices on skywatcher explorer200p eq5 pro synscan telescopes. Download and install synscan app it will run either alt az or eq mounts as needed 6. Skywatcher dualaxis motor drive for eq5 with synscan tm handset synscan tm goto upgrade kits upgrade kit for standard eq5. Archive hooking up synscan to stellarium software and computers. Skywatcher synscan goto upgrade kit for all eq5 type non motorized equatorial mounts. 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. How to use stellarium program to control a synscan mount via computer utube. Theres no need to use stellariumscope in order to use your ascom telescopes with stellarium anymore. Item will be shipped by registered air mail with tracking number provided. Control is also possible using the indi platform available for multiple operating systems but those control methods are beyond the scope of this article. Skywatcher eq3 pro synscan equatorial goto mount with the eq3 synscan pro, skywatcher offers a completely equipped mount for compact telescopes.
Skywatcher eq5 pro manuals manuals and user guides for skywatcher eq5 pro. Close stellarium, connect the handset to the computer and restart stellarium. Mar 14, 2018 the computer from which we want to run the synscan mount needs software to make control possible. Stellarium, bluetooth, synscan, skywatcher ich erklare, wie man ein bluetoothfahiges teleskop mit dem pc verbindet, wie man es in stellarium e. This is an easy way to control your eq5 telescope with the skywatcher wifi adapter install the ascom drivers run all the stellarium programes first. Im having problems getting stellarium for macos talking to my ios synscan pro app on iphone and synscan wifi device and running my mount eq6. It shows the installation of a skywatcher synscan upgrade kit for the eq3 eq5 being installed on a vixen great polaris mount. Skywatcher eq5 pro goto astronomy mount first light optics. Oct 24, 2011 the more it was used, the easier is was to go straight to an object or starthe alignment process could not be simplerin all, the alignment process works so well that you can be on a selected object and tracking it accurately within minutesoverall the eq5 synscan gave a new lease of life to our smaller scope. Skywatcher explorer200p eq5 pro tring astronomy centre.
The absolute must before installing stellarium is to have the very latest video card drivers installed on your computer and even then there may be some issues. With the installation of this kit he would gain go to ability plus rapid slewing. Skywatcher eq5 synscan goto telescope mount tripod. Dec motor ra motor synscan hand control rs 232 cable power cable hand control holder control panel connecting cable. This way, you can control the mount using software from your computer, including a. This page goes through the stepbystep process to make an eq6 semirobotic using eqmod, phd2, and astro tortilla on windows 10. Stellarium cannot prevent your telescope from being pointed at the sun. This information applies to the synscan v3, synscan v4 series goto mounts. For next years there probably would be some changes in softaware and it. Help with stellarium controlled skywatcher synscan az goto. Stellarium is a great piece of software that you can use for various aspects of astronomy and astrophotography. If you spot any mistakes, have some suggestions or comment, please dont.
Skywatcher goto az or eq synscan mount using the stellarium which can be downloaded for free, youll not only be. The eq5 synscan mounts are the perfect instrument for novice visual observers to enjoy astronomy with minimal setup time and indepth knowledge of the night sky. Stellariumscope is a free addon that enables you to control your telescope with stellarium note that stellarium supports ascom telescopes natively since version 0. Eqmod controlling the heq5, neq6 and other mounts directly. Heq5 pro, eq5 pro, eq3 pro, az eq5 pro, azeq6 pro, eq8 8pin rj45 all altazimuth mounts 6pin rj12 1. Eqmod cable, which enables ascom control over the mount by pc i. Skywatcher eq5 pro synscan computer controlled goto mount with the eq5 skyscan pro, skywatcher offers a fully equipped mount for portable telescopes.
Today, this is done using the ascom platform on windows systems. The purpose of this guide is to provide a set of instructions to get the very basics of eqmod mount control working. Hopefully you can then confidently move form that base to explore the more advance features and. Especially when it comes to easy transport, this precise goto mount is a true alternative. Hey guys, im trying to run my synscan eq5 mount through stellarium. This is eqmod, another opensource program created with the idea of. How to control stellarium with a skywatcher wifi adapter. Installation du systeme synscan pour eq5 installation liste des pieces branchement des cordons fig. Polar alignmentaligning the skywatcher heq5orion sirius.
Stellarium telescope control with a heq5eq6 iceinspace. Thank you for replaying i already tried that already but it dont work if i would like to use eqmod then i got to have the synscan handcontrol as a protocol translator, i just thought if there is a reason why there is no driver in stellarium using the commandset directly to the sw az mount. Skywatcher synscan goto upgrade kit for all eq5type non motorized equatorial mounts. Hey guys, im trying to run my synscan eq5 mount through stellarium, but ive hit a dead end. The synscan hand controller is now available as an app on your smart device.