Sky-Watcher SynScan WiFi Adapter for GoTo mounts
The high-quality SynScan Wi-Fi Adaptor Module is compatible with all of Sky-Watcher’s Go-To mountings and telescopes and allows convenient, wireless control via your smartphone or tablet using either the SynScan App or SynScan PRO App, which are available for free download from either the Google Play or App Store, but also from Sky-Watcher´s "Download" page (link below).
The WLAN adapter can be used with a Windows PC, too. But you have to download the right software from SkyWatcher. The link can also be found below.
The Wi-Fi adaptor module easily connects to the mount´s hand control port with one of the supplied RJ12 to RJ45 or RJ45 to RJ45 cables. No batteries are required as the operating current is provided by the mount. (*Please note the EQ6 PRO should be connected to the Wi-Fi Adaptor Module using the hand control cable originally supplied with the mount).
The Wi-Fi adaptor module creates its very own Wi-Fi network, so the mount can be used anywhere, without any reliance on other Wi-Fi or mobile networks. After entering your coordinates into the relevant SynScan App and following a simple alignment procedure, you are ready to explore the universe using the App´s intuitive touchscreen menus.
The SynScan Apps also support the SkySafari Plus/Pro mobile planetarium App for Android and iOS (please note that iOS connectivity at time of writing is currently limited and two devices with this operating system are required). Both the SynScan app and SynScan Pro app now support ASCOM for slewing, GOTO and Pulse Guiding. The Sky-Watcher ASCOM telescope driver can be downloaded from the following link:
Link to the Sky-Watcher download pageThe software for Windows can be found at the international Skywatcher site:
Link to the international Skywatcher download pageImportant note:
Depending on firmware, connection problems might possibly occur. They can be remedied by an update to the
current version.
Implementation of the update:The update has to be implemented by using a PC. For doing so, please connect the PC with the WiFi adapter and disconnect all other network connections of your PC.
1. Download tool
2. Check firmware
3. Choose new firmware in the same folder via the menu
4. Implement update
Hint: if an error message appears, repeat the procedure, it is not necessary to disconnect and reconnect the adapter from the network as it is mentioned in the user guide.
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Experience report of a satisfied customer:
At the very beginning: I am really thrilled. The WiFi adapter is simply plugged in instead of the hand controller. Principally, one now has two possibilities:
♦ Download smartphone app, connect to the network exactly to the instruction – that is very easy, as the smartphone just has to be connected to the new network. Press the connect button of the app and you can begin to control with the smartphone.
♦ Download Windows app and ASCOM driver. The apps does not install itself, but is just invoked. The PC has to be in the same network as the adapter, too. And then it just work.
The ASCOM driver is installed in the normal way and can then be used by the standard software. In the background, the Windows app has to run.
You do not only save cable and hand controller, but a separate network is created which can also be used for other network-compatible applications, of course.
J.Kemmerer
