Eq5 eq6 mount skywatcher ascom drivers astronomy forums. This information applies to the synscan v3, synscan v4 series goto mounts. Communication to the hand control is 9600 bitssec, no parity and one stop bit via the rs232 port on the base of the hand. Discover com port usb serial port your mount will be connected to your laptop through a serial cable either directly using an eqdir cable or via the handset. Az eq5 mount azeq6 mount azgte azgti az5 mount with tripod. This ascom driver works with synscan app running on a smartphone, a tablet or a windows pc. The synscan hand controller is a popular model found on many equatorial telescope mounts. It requires you to install the drivers with the cd thats included first. Eqascom quick start guide introduction the eqmod software has many features and it can be an awful lot to take in initially. How to update firmware on synscan hand controller telescope. Synscan v4v5 hand controller for all goto mounts, version 4. Get in touch with the skywatcher usa support team or download software and manuals for your product. Still dont know if it works ok been on internet installation videos make.
Skywatcher synscan pro goto upgrade kit for eq5 first. 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. It shows the installation of a skywatcher synscan upgrade kit for the eq3 eq5 being installed on a vixen great polaris mount. The synscan setup routine was very easy to follow and it is possible to enter precise latitude and longitude coordinates for your location, not just the nearest city. Hopefully you can then confidently move form that base to explore the more advance features and.
In this video i show you the steps on how to upgrade your firmware. In this video you see how to install the eq32 synscan goto upgrade kit. There are no markings on the body of the mount so we had to judge the home position by eye before we started the alignment process. Synscan eq3eq5 upgrade kit where available in the us. How to update synscan hand controller with the latest firmware. We will be using one of two drivers depending on the exact method. Received order promptly direct from supplier optical vision found security seal on box cut through unable to check contended as no contact list supplied but all parts appear to be there,no installation instructions supplied as i am not an engineer or a diy person still have not been able to fit the kit on my new eq5. Updating synscan hand controllers firmware download size. To get your beautiful eq5 heq5 pro or eq6 running with ascom drivers just go here.
A detailed guide with pictures on how to install the synscan goto upgrade kit for excellent heq5 mounts. Indi synscan driver is installed by default with indi. Skywatcher the worlds largest telescope manufacturer. This sounds to be a driver for autoguiding through st4 port. Tim trott is a creative photographer, traveller, astronomer and software engineer with a passion for selfgrowth and a desire for personal challenge. Technicalcustomer support if you have questions about your skywatcher usa product please contact our technicalcustomer support department. Setting up a skywatcher mount with ascom platform and. One thought on how to install synscan goto upgrade kit for heq5. Overview of the orion synscan v5 computerized goto hand controller. This is the tools for updating the firmware of synscan v3 and synscan v4 hand controller. In addition to the base ascom platform, a driver must also be installed. Its important to update your firmware to fix software bugs. This application is used to update the motor controllers firmware of a skywatcher goto mount, with a synscan hand control programmed with the synscan relay firmware, a synscan usb dongle or a synscan hand controller working in pcdirect mode.
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