#Skysafari for pc serial#
#Skysafari for pc android#

Some Meade ETX models (60/80) ship with the Autostar #494 controller. Consult a Celestron dealer for more information Note, the GT hand controllers can possibly be replaced with newer versions that will then work with SkySafari 4/5/6. This excludes the older Nexstar GT series, the original Celestron Nexstar series and the Celestron Ultima 2000. The baseline requirement for Celestron support in SkySafari 4/5/6 is Celestron firmware version 4.0 or higher, which is basically everything sold since 2008. If you don't have one yet, here it is below:

#Skysafari for pc serial#

Use your existing telescope serial cable and plug directly into SkyFi IIIВ - you don't need to buy (or build!) another. Join this network from your mobile device, laptop, or other computer, and - voila! - you're ready to use SkyFi III.В As long as your computer or mobile deviceВ gets its IP address by DHCP, no additional network configuration is required. By default, this is an open wireless network called 'SkyFi', but you can rename and secure it later on. Once powered on, SkyFi IIIВ creates its own 802.11 wireless network. See 'Package Options' below for possible additions at discounted rates. Outside of North America a plug adaptor (not included) will be necessary.В You can also power SkyFi III from a car battery using a 'cigarette lighter' micro USB adapter (not included). The package includes a micro USB power adapter that accepts worldwide AC current (100-240V, 50-60 Hz). It can be powered or charged from a standard 5V USB port on your computer. SkyFi III has a micro USB connector for external power. It can be easily attached to your telescope's mount or tripod a Velcro belt is included for that purpose. SkyFi IIIВ is very compact, barely larger than an iPhone. SkyFi IIIВ includes both USB and serial ports - this means that itВ can control the latest USB-only telescopes from Meade/Celestron as well as other telescopes with RS-232 serial interfaces. SkyFi IIIВ is the only WiFi device on the market specifically designed for telescope control,В and it now includes a built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery for up to 12 hours of field use!

#Skysafari for pc android#

If you have a computer-controlled GoTo telescope, SkyFi IIIВ can use the WiFi capabilities built into your computerВ and your iOS or Android deviceВ to point your telescope in the sky. SkyFi III is our WiFi-to-Serial/USB adapter, designed for wireless telescope control. If you are using Internet Explorer please ensure that JavaScript is enabled by going to Settings-Internet Options-Security and moving the slider to a setting that is not 'High' or by clicking on 'Default Level' to reset the settings. Please use a modern browser (Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari or Internet Explorer 7 or higher). JavaScript was either turned off or your browser doesn't support it.