Setting up a skywatcher mount with ascom platform and. Skywatcher eq5 pro synscan equatorial goto mount with tripod. A polar alignment scope is now included with all equatorial synscan goto telescopes. Installation du systeme synscan pour eq3 unterlinden. Skywatcher synscan pro goto upgrade kit for eq32 mounting. Page 19 the synscan az telescopes are designed to receive control commands sent from a computer via the rs232 port and rs232 cable. How to update firmware on synscan hand controller telescope. The eq3 synscan tm mounts use the same goto system found in the heq5 and eq6 prossynscan tm. The eq3 pro synscantm mount is a perfect instrument for novice visual observers and imagers to enjoy astronomy with minimal setup time and indepth knowledge of the night sky. Complete instructions are included to make kit installation easily. With the eqmod ascom driver, the user will be able to control the modded eq mount using any ascom based astronomy software at 0. Skywatcher synscan pro goto upgrade kits rother valley.
The synscan goto controller is switchable between equatorial and altazimuth modes. Eqstareq3 eq drive upgrade kit for eq 32, cg4, orion. Skywatcher synscan pro goto upgrade kit for eq32 first. Eqmod and eq3 pro synscan mount help needed, please. Had clear skies for a few hours last night and even a 1 star quick alighment was still very good. Pin compatible with the az synscan, eq3 pro, eq5 pro, heq5 pro, azeq5gt, eq6 pro, neq6 rro, azeq6gt and eq8 mounts. 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. 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 skywatcher heq5 synscan mount is a german equatorial mount designed to effectively support optical tubes weighing up to 14 kg, such as apochromatic refractors up to 120mm in diameter or newton reflectors up to 200mm in diameter. Downloads in our download area you can find current information about our products and our company, e. The mount itself comes pretty much ready to go out of the box, with aluminium tripod legs and a spreaderstorage space for your eyepieces that fixes onto the main mount, using the same bolt and lock mechanism that users of an eq6 or heq5 will be familiar with. This is the optimal requirement for successful astrophotography, which depends on very precise movement of the mount when tracking. Skywatcher azeq6 synscan goto mount dubai telescope.
Decided to add the synscan to my eq5 and after watching some youtube videos i had no issues installing it. Hi guys,i have read a bit about moding the eq32 mount for autoguiding shoestring astronomyim very interested in this given my 50p budget to get hubble quality pictures from a mount that currently gives me a 1015% success rate with regards to star trailing. 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. The cable is shielded and guarantees interference free performance required over long cable runs.
I bought a goto upgrade for my eq32 mount from astroshop warehouse deals. Requires a 12volt dc power source or an ac power adapter. At the same time this mount offers all amenities of a completely equipped goto mount. Using the optional polar scope for eq32 and eq45 mount. Skywatcher eq 3 go to upgrade module for eq 3 mount to complete goto mount. In this video you see how to install the eq32 synscan goto upgrade kit. Took some pics of andromeda and it tracked very well even without a guidescope. Jul 20, 2018 follow the instructions to run and install the software. 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. Skywatcher dualaxis motor drive for eq3 2 with synscan tm handset synscan tm goto upgrade kits upgrade kit for standard eq3 2. The skywatcher synscan eq3 mount uses synscan computer to control all functions, even the most advanced ones dedicated to astrophotography. Skywatcher eq3 pro synscan goto computerised equatorial mount. My goal is pulse guiding available only via eqmod for skywatcher mounts.
Skywatcher eq3 goto upgrade module optical universe. Not a deal breaker as i can autoguide using on camera in phd2 but pulse guiding. This new synscan hand controller firmware release is an update from the previous synscan firmware. The synscan hand controller is a popular model found on many equatorial telescope mounts. Skywatcher eq5 pro synscan equatorial goto mount with. The eq3 synscan tm mounts use the same goto system found in the heq5 and eq6 pros synscan tm. Skywatcher synscan pro goto upgrade kit for eq3 2 1. Skywatcher offers simple solutions for users who would like to attach their smaller telescope to a convenient computerized system but do not wish to deal with the weight of the heq5 or eq6 mount. Once done you can click finish and close the installation. The ascom platform is the swissarmy knife of software control for your various pieces of astrophotography kit from mounts, to focusers, to dew heaters and even powered observatory roofs. Only thing missing is a complete set of instructions on how to install on the mount, which i later found on the original skywatcher website. You can conveniently enter your search into the lower field. The eq3 pro synscan mount is a perfect instrument for novice visual observers and imagers to enjoy astronomy with minimal setup time and indepth knowledge of the night sky.
Nov 16, 2014 in this video you see how to install the eq3 2 synscan goto upgrade kit. Especially when it comes to easy transport, this precise goto mount is a true alternative. Refractors up to 150 mm newtonians up to 200 mm maksutovcassegrains up to 180 mm schmidtcassegrains up to 200 mm visual use. The defect appears not to affect the actual operation. Eq3 pro synscan tm precision computerized german equatorial mount supplied with aluminium tripod. Slide the holder onto the accessory tray as shown in fig. Installation du systeme synscan pour eq5 installation liste des pieces branchement des cordons fig.
The eq6 pro synscan goto mount this is the largest and most capable mount made by skywatcher. Using the setting circles for eq3 2 and eq45 mount. We then need to get the drivers for our particular mount. The instructions included are on how to configure the synscan hand controller. Hi guys,i have read a bit about moding the eq3 2 mount for autoguiding shoestring astronomyim very interested in this given my 50p budget to get hubble quality pictures from a mount that currently gives me a 1015% success rate with regards to star trailing. I tried to get these two to play together but no workie. Skywatcher synscan pro goto upgrade kit for eq5 first. It has been specially developed to be able to support heavy telescope otas of up to 18kg, stably and vibrationfree. Fast installation on the mount, which excludes modifications, alterations and loss of the original appearance of your equatorial mount. The eq3 pro mounts use the same goto system found in the heq5 and eq6 pros synscan. The eq3 synscan mounts are the perfect instrument for novice visual observers to enjoy astronomy with minimal setup time and indepth knowledge of. Skywatcher eq3 2 pro synscan goto equatorial mount the skywatcher eq3 pro synscan uses the same goto system found in the heq5 and eq6 pro mounts which allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button. Dec 15, 2014 the synscan hand controller is a popular model found on many equatorial telescope mounts. The az eq6 is all 5kg lighter than the older eq6 mount, letting you carry the equatorial head more easily to your observing location.
Jun 12, 2019 got this to upgrade my eq3 2 with sw explorer 150p. Skywatcher az goto instruction manual pdf download. Skywatcher offers simple solutions for users who would like to attach their smaller telescope to a convenient computerized system but do not wish to deal with the weight of the heq5 or. Skywatcher eq3 pro synscan goto computerised equatorial. Eqstar eq3 is an equatorial mount drive upgrade kit designed to automate the control of the equatorial mount. Skywatcher eq3skyscan control skywatcher synscan pro goto upgrade kit for eq32 mount the eq3skyscan control is a masterpiece of engineering, which enables you to find the most beautiful objects in the night sky, such as planets, gas nebulae, open star clusters, galaxies and much more, in an easy and fun way. Skywatcher eq8 pro synscan mount with tripod heavy heavy duty goto mount with a solid tripod the new skywatcher eq8 is an impressive, heavy equatorial mount of the observatory class with a load capacity of up to 50 kg. The synscan az will communicate with the personal computer at 9600 bitssec, no parity and stop bit. Its important to update your firmware to fix software bugs. Jul 08, 2011 i just got the skywatcher eq3 synscan goto upgrade. Synscan v4v5 hand controller for all goto mounts, version 4. Orion goto upgrade kit for skyview pro eq mounts orion. Equatorial synscan goto mount with steel tripod a completely equipped goto mount for compact telescopes payload capacity.
Skywatcher eq32 pro synscan goto equatorial mount the skywatcher eq3pro synscan uses the same goto system found in the heq5 and eq6 pro mounts which allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button. It can be installed on the mount skywather eq 3 2, celestron cg4, orion astroview and others goto telescope control. Skywatcher eq3 pro synscan goto mount dubai telescope. The motor control box supplied situated left of handset in above picture is designed to clamp onto 1. Easy to install if you dont rush, easy to set up and use, awesome. Skywatcher explorer pro synscan newtonian reflector telescopes with onboard database with finding and tracking technology ideal for astrophotography covid19 delivery info we are operating as normal but there are shipping delays, please contact us to. It allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at a touch of just few buttons. This is the tools for updating the firmware of synscan v3 and synscan v4 hand controller.
Still dont know if it works ok been on internet installation videos make. I just got the skywatcher eq3 synscan goto upgrade. Using the optional polar scope for eq3 2 and eq45 mount. Now you can upgrade your eq5 mount to full goto operation for automatic object location and tracking tour the night sky at the touch of a button. Once connected, the synscan az can be controlled by most popular planetarium software program. A high quality cable to extend the reach of your synscan goto handset by 5 meters.
The mount impresses with its quiet drive and is supplied with a synscan goto hand control that can automatically set and track over 42,900 objects from its extensive database. This upgrade kit will upgrade your eq5 mount to goto operation. Skywatcher dualaxis motor drive for eq32 with synscan tm handset synscan tm goto upgrade kits upgrade kit for standard eq32. The skywatcher upgrade kits do not contain installation instructions for the motors, and the handset manual was for a. However, it does not explain, how to mount the motors, that come with the upgrade box. Like most websites, sgl uses cookies in order to deliver a secure, personalised service, to provide social media functions and to analyse our traffic. A goto mount offer more advance performance, allowing easy location and tracking of objects, and also allow more advance imaging control by computer and autoguider support. Skywatcher telescope mounts and mounting accessories. Seems that, as far as i can tell, i have to have a least the heq5 mount in order to use eqmod. Eq3 synscan installation contents hand control power cord motor cables hand control cable hand control holder hand controller motor controller holder dc 12v auto guide fig. Eq32 guiding discussions software stargazers lounge. For example on how to wire up the controller boxes.
This is an ongoing project, so be sure to check the site for updates. It gives access to a database of over 42,000 objects chosen from solar system, ngc, ic, messier, caldwell, sao, named star, variable star and double star categories, as well as being capable of generating a deepsky tour. It can be used in standalone mode and in a control mode using a computer or mobile device phone, tablet, etc. The highquality belt drives used in the design will save you from the noise of the mount, which arose on the traditional gears. The kit contains motors and handset with full instructions for installation on your mount. Eq3 synscan installation setting up contents connecting the cables fig. Installation du systeme synscan pour eq3 installation liste des pieces branchement des cordons fig. Skywatcher eq3 pro synscan equatorial goto mount with the eq3 synscan pro, skywatcher offers a completely equipped mount for compact telescopes. Pin compatible with the az synscan, eq3 pro, eq5 pro, heq5 pro, az. Setting up a skywatcher mount with ascom platform and eqmod. Star tools workflow, rosette nebula, for star tools for beginners and users fb group.
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