way to connect to the mount from a scope-side mini-PC. Much better than through a hand-controller, simpler than ethernet, and no fussing about with WiFi. Just plug it into an AUX port on the mount, and a USB port on the PC, and tell CPWI to use "Mount USB" for the connection...
Yeah, I’ve had my EVO 8” since 2016, used the basic WIFI setup that it came with and have never had an issue. Honestly for me its always worked brilliantly with my iPad. I dunno, it’s probably just me, but it seems like all the complaining about the celestron WIFI seems like s...
All power for the circuit is drawn from the USB connection, not from the AUX bus. So unlike nearly all other AUX bus accessories, it is reasonably safe to hot plug/unplug this one from AUX and/or USB while the mount is powered. I still turn my own mountoffbefore adjusting any AUX po...
Regarding SkySafari Pro and the SkyQLink - keep the SkyQLink set for direct connect and connect your smartphone/tablet's WiFi to the SkyQLink-XX network. Then in SkySafari, set the connection type to Celestron WiFi. Start any new session with the "Connect and Align" button and follow the...
I read where the newest firmware for the HC will allow for the CFM to wirelessly update it, so I decided to order a new NEXSTAR+ HAND CONTROL USB, AZ today. I did not want to buy a cheap laptop just to update and my current controller will not play nice with both SkySafari Pro 7...
features of theHBG3, was theHomeBrew All-In-One(AIO). This one has a built-in USB controller, so that one can connect aUSB-style Nexstar+ or StarSense HCto it, and then use aBluetoothconnection from that via the AIO. Works with SkySafari native Bluetooth, as well as with CP...
I set everything up the way it should be but can't get a connection to the handbox. she is considered as Unknown. The mount can be moved with the PC connection but cannot be connected to Autostar Update W:T:F I also changed the ports and baud rate. and also tested the key combina...
Just for disclosure, I have no connections to or with USconverters. I'm just excited to find a piece of hardware that just "works"; no fussing around or hoping on one foot while saying the correct incantation to get things working or constantly dropping a connection and at a very reasona...