HEQ5 and Skymap Pro Connection Test

Objective: Finalize all connection software and hardware between each component is running smoothly.

1. Connection HEQ5 to Skymap Pro 8

  • Connect RJ45-serial cable from HEQ5 handpad to Serial-to-USB converter to Laptop
  • Identify COM Port number (under My Computer>Manage>Hardware etc)
  • In Skymap, under Telescope>Configure, select ASCOM Driver then Configure
  • In the list, select Celestron Scope Driver, then Properties
  • Under Scope Type, select NexStar 5i
  • Serial Port = whatever COM Port number assigned by Windows
  • Track Mode = Eq N
  • Site = Current location
  • Scope = not paying attention for this one yet.
  • OK>OK>OK
  • Under Skymap, select Telescope>Open Connection
  • “Your Wish is My Command”!!

Comments

  1. UnknownDecember 20, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    Hi Shah,

    Connect RJ45-serial cable from HEQ5 handpad to Serial-to-USB converter to Laptop

    Are these off the shelf connectors without mods? I have discovered you can't connect the RJ45 serial controller port direct to the RJ45 serial port on a laptop without an interface. I blew a fuse trying, but the mount appears ok.

    I bought an HEQ5 Pro mount and mounted my old C8 on it, in the hope of trying indoor astronomy.

    Regards

    Jim (Australia)

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  2. ShahGazerApril 16, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Hi Jim,

    Sorry for the late reply. I am currently using EQDIR for the connection to laptop, and EQMOD for the control software. It's been a while since I used the setup above.

    Regards
    -Shah-

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