For the adapter to work in this case, an AUX polarity converter is required. For more details about how to use all features of the SkySafari software please visit SkySafari official website.ĪTTENTION: in some mounts MEADE LX65 and MEADE LX85 in the AUX connector, the polarity of the 12V contacts is reversed. You need to click on it first and press «GoTo» after. It is also possible to direct the telescope at an object on the screen.
In order to do this use search – «Search» button, select an object from the list and press «GoTo» button. You can direct the telescope at the objects by using a SkySafari objects database now.
On each side there will be the buttons that allow you to move the telescope along the axes of the mount. If done correctly, you will hear a pleasant sound and the screen will display a crosshair with concentric circles which indicates the direction of the telescope viewing. Return to the main menu and press «Connect».In «IP address» field, enter the IP address that indicated on your AutoFi WiFi adapter – «192.168.2.x».In «Communication Settings» section select the wireless connection type – «Connect via WiFi» Select the type of equipment used «Scope Type – Meade ***» and type of the mount, depends of your setup «Mount Type – Equatorial Goto (German)» or «Alt-Az.Scroll down to «Telescope» section and click on «Setup».If device asks for a password during the connection – enter «12345678» and press «OK».Įxample of telescope configuration and management with use of SkySafari software: Then turn on your mobile device Wi-Fi mode and connect to the access point with SSID – «AutoFi». Spend a standard setting procedure recommended by the manufacturer of the telescope, namely enter into the remote location coordinates of observation, the current time and make alignment the telescope at the stars. Connect AutoFi WiFi adapter to RS-232 serial port on the hand controller and to AUX port on the mount (before turning on the power of the telescope).Important: No external power supply or batteries required to power up this bluetooth adapter! HW Virtual Serial Port software creates a TCP-COM bridge allow Windows based astronomical aplications comunicate throught WIFi moduls. To use the adapter on a PC, you must create a TCP-COM port bridge. It works with the SkySafari, Orion StarSeek 4 4.4.4 application for mobile devices.
It can be used for a rapid telescope targeting with help of mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets. Compatible with any telescope controlled by AutoStar telescope control system. AutoFi is a wireless adapter for telescope control systems such as Meade ETX, LX90, LXD.
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