The forums are filled to the brim with topics concerning eqmod problems, inhibiting my search. Once invoked, eqmod will immediately try to communicate with the mount and once it has done so successfully, you will be presented with a small version of the main controller. Eq6 power plug modification like most mounts, that us folks of average financial means can afford, the power plug is a frequent cause of heart ache. I have used the azeq6 for quite a while now and have always connected to it via eqmodeqascom and. Jun 15, 20 eqmod is a popular set of software tools used by many astronomers to control the skywatcher heq5, neq6 and other mounts directly from a pc. Our website provides a free download of eqmod eqmodlx 1. This download was scanned by our antivirus and was rated as safe. Stellarium telescope control with a heq5eq6 iceinspace. Help with cables for eqmod, eqdirect for orion atlas eqg.
Our compact eqdir bluetooth adapter for eqmod allows direct connection of skywatcher heq5 syntrek pro, neq6 syntrek pro, az eq6gt and eq8 mounts to your bluetooth 2. The skywatcher eq6 pro synscan tm is designed with the novice. Jul 20, 2018 follow the link to download eqmod from and then run the setup program. How to connect azeq6 eq6r to pc usb for eqmod mounts. Compatible with eqmod using a lynx astro eqdir adapter. I for one would love to be able to play around with the colors a little bit to see what effect i would get before making the wallhangings. Fairly recently ive started using eqmod software with eqascom to control my synscan goto upgrade kit for my eq5 telescope mount with my c6sgt scope.
This driver provides telescope v3 support, 100% conformance, and compatibility with thesky x 10. The eqmod project consists of a suite of open source applications that can provide an alternative to the hand controller on supported german equatorial mounts using a pc and an easily built or purchased interface module you are now in complete control of your. Neq6 pro synscan tm computerised goto extra heavy duty equatorial telescope mounting system with v. Help with cables for eqmod, eqdirect for orion atlas eqg i have been using pc direct mode with my neq6 pro for over two years now. This ascom driver works with synscan app running on a smartphone, a tablet or a windows pc. Skywatcher eq6 pro synscan pro equatorial goto mount up to 20 kg. Web help desk, dameware remote support, patch manager, servu ftp, and engineers toolset. Using our proprietary synscan hand controller, the eq6r pro provides a userfriendly interface with automatic slewing to over 42,000 objects in the night sky. Eqmod controlling the heq5, neq6 and other mounts directly. To use the eqmod system, it is necessary to install the. With all of these software tools, you have everything you need to effectively manage your small business.
I connect to my sirius pro with the eqmod adapter and drivers in. Personally i prefer to use the sky 6, i used cdc before finding how to initialise ts6 to recognise eqmod and to operate simultaneously with maxim dl 6, once this was done i have enjoyed the accuracy and efficiency of the system, ok you have a once only payment for both but its worth it using a truly professional method of system control, it may not work for everyone as there is a learning. The actual developer of the free program is chrisshillito, eqmodarchie, sarmientomon. Skywatcher the worlds largest telescope manufacturer. Power supply the asiair supports 12v and 5v power supply, asiair standby power. The hand controller can also connect to a computer using the supplied rs232 cable usb adapter available, enabling computer control with most astronomy programs. Jims cosmos projects eq6 control with eqmod on windows 10. Development may be untested, unstable and undocumented so are not recomended for wider distribution ouside of the eqmod yahoo group members.
Jun 05, 20 hi all,can someone clarify a topic for me please. Our new compact eqdir usb stick adapter for eqmod allows direct connection of skywatcher heq5 syntrekpro, neq6 syntrekpro, az eq6gt and eq8. Hi denise, i was wondering if you were going to make your 2011 wallhangings available in eq6 or 7 format for download. If im honest i would have bought a cheaper machine and gone down the linux route im a fan of ubuntu but windows 10 is a good os and has more astronomy apps which work then any other. Skywatcher eq6 pro synscan equatorial goto mount up to 20 kg.
Simply connect the cable between your pc and mount. We spend countless hours researching various file formats and software that can open, convert, create or otherwise work with those files. The absolute must before installing stellarium is to have the very latest video card drivers installed on your computer and even then there may be some issues. Eqmod controlling the heq5, neq6 and other mounts directly from a pc. Each version is identified with a name that includes a version number and probably a letter. With the added stability of the eq6r comes an added overall. Setting up a skywatcher mount with ascom platform and eqmod. I plan to use a mini guide scope that weighs in at 540g total. We recommend running the latest development snapshot build to get the latest bug fixes and enhancements. The eq6 skyscan controller has a fairly minimal feature set for the most part the included features are perfectly adequate and in use, the system works very well, locating objects from the built in database and tracking them accurately within the limits of the mounts mechanical hardware but there are a couple of omissions that would. Need to identify proper ascom driver for sw azeq6 mount. Skywatcher eq6 pro synscan computerised goto equatorial.
I reckon forget connecting through the hand controller, ive read about issues with the pc direct mode on them. The development builds are updated more frequently then the general releases below. What is the correct ascom driver that i should use to connect sgp to my sw azeq6 gt mount and where do i find it. Stellarium comes with some builtin telescope control software.
Eqascom eq6r tracking problem discussions software. I bought a cheap gaming pc through amazon 200 and installed windows 10 pro, although this still had. Our new compact eqdir usb stick adapter for eqmod allows direct connection of skywatcher heq5 syntrekpro, neq6 syntrekpro, az eq6gt and eq8 mounts to your pc or laptop. How to connect azeq6 eq6r to pc usb for eqmod posted in mounts. With the eq6 update, eq6 runs faster on your computer. Eq6 update if you are planning to upgrade to eq8, you do not need to have previous versions installed or updated. Later development releases of eqmod software can be obtained via the eqmod yahoo group.
Since the eqmod software is continually evolving, the latest details will not be included here. Controlling the eq6 mount directly from a pc eqmod. With this adapter you can remote control your skywatcher mount directly via pc. Ive gone to the link for the eq6 and had a look at the diagram, and ive also seen the comments between.
I have an annoying issue which i am almost certain is a settings problem and not a bug with regards to the home and park positions on my sirius pro mount. Eqmod can be downloaded for free from the eqmod website download the latest version on the list. Our compact eqdir bluetooth adapter for eqmod allows direct connection of skywatcher heq5 syntrekpro, neq6 syntrekpro, az eq6gt and eq8 mounts to your bluetooth 2. Skywatcher eq6 pro synscan equatorial goto mount up to. Fortunately, it is fairly easy and inexpensive to remedy. Free eq6 downloads justquiltin with denise russart. We asked steve richards to write an overview of eqmod with details on some of its many features and how to use them. The adapter is connected in place of the handset and works with the eqmod driver and planetarium software. Despite its inclusion pcdirect mode remains an undocumented feature of the synscan handcontroller and the eqmod developers have no knowledge of how it works or of its limitations. I open the toolbox, hit register and get the message unexpected error, quitting, but behind it is another message box that says success.
For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized goto system, the neq6 pro synscan is your answer. Sky watcher eq6r pro and eqmod wont goto and bad star alignment. Used in conjunction with the eqmod suite of open source software applications, the cable does away with the standard telescope hand controller and allows the pc to communicate directly with the telescope mount. However, currently skysafari does not support eqmod. Gives syntrek mounts full goto and adds valuable features and precision to synscan mounts. There are two ways of correcting the periodic errors produced by your mount.
Recent generations of synta eq5, eq6, and eq8 mounts that use the synscan handcontroller such as the orion sirius eqg and orion atlas eqg provide stable, quality goto mounts at affordable prices for observing and imaging. The skywatcher neq6 pro mount is a heavy duty computerized equatorial mount, providing high payload capacity up to 25kg suitable for up to 14 cassegrain telescope visually and for 8 rc telescope imaging and still have ample of capacity for other accessories to attached. Next, we need to install what will essentially replace the hand controller in a virtual form on your computer. The shoestring astronomy store eq direct interface products. Eqmod can be downloaded for free from the eqmod website download the latest. Skywatcher neq6 pro goto astronomy mount first light optics. Skywatcher neq6 pro synscan go to equatorial mount.
I had a heq5 pro mount same as you, recently sold for neq6 pro, but pretty much the same. Page 1 of 2 eq6r pro eqmod problems posted in mounts. Eqmod is a popular set of software tools used by many astronomers to control the skywatcher heq5, neq6 and other mounts directly from a pc. With eqmod installed, we will be able to physically connect to the mount, slew it. It is required for the paramount mounts, and may be used with thesky controlling any other of its supported telescope types, or via its builtin outbound ascom support, and then using ascom telescope drivers. I switch on the laptop, connect the handpiece to the computer using my com to usb cerial cable. Skywatcher eq6 pro synscan computerised goto equatorial mount. American versions with the orion brand are often black even when goto equipped. Basically tossing up between the heq5 pro and the neq6. View and download skywatcher eq6 instruction manual online.
This application is used to update the motor controllers firmware of a skywatcher goto mount, with a synscan hand control programmed with the synscan relay firmware, a synscan usb dongle or a synscan hand controller working in pcdirect mode. No handbox controller is needed and the device is perfect for remote observatories. Telescopemount drivers ascom standards for astronomy. I have an eq6 pro mount, im trying to connect the computer to the mount.
The orion atlas eqg is the same as the eq6 pro, and. I prefer to use military style plugs with a threaded locking ring. The eqmod project consists of a suite of open source applications that can provide an alternative to the hand controller on supported german equatorial mounts using a pc and an easily built or purchased interface moduleyou are now in complete control of your gem. However, it still details many aspects of eqmod that are still relevant.
The original eq3, eq5, heq5 and eq6 mounts didnt have goto or. For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized goto system, the eq6 pro synscan tm is your answer. But the skywatcher driver on ascom site does not work for it. Dec 06, 2017 eqmod is a popular set of software tools used by many astronomers to control the skywatcher heq5, neq6 and other mounts directly from a pc. The eqmod project consists of a suite of open source applications that can provide an alternative to the hand controller on supported german equatorial mounts using a pc and an easily built or purchased interface module you are now in complete control of your gem. This mount is designed with the novice user in mind. Heq5 is a quite capable mount, at some point mine carried 102 mm ed doublet and 80mm triplet on top with a camera and motorised filter wheel see the photo and i was successfully imaging at about 1. This is eqmod, another opensource program created with the idea of controlling mounts through the ascom platform with a program interface rather than the hand controller. Skywatcher neq6 pro synscan go to equatorial mount optical. 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. Sequence generator pro will now also be able to control mount slews and automated plate solve centering. The latest public release of eqmod software can be found on sourceforge.
We cannot therefore make any guarentees as to its operation with eqmod which was designed only for direct connection to the mount. To connect to eqmod mount from a pc or a device like raspberry pi, it is. Its free for a start, but dont let that fool you into thinking this is average quality software. This latest model skywatcher neq6 pro synscan includes a counterweight extension bar and dualsaddle to suit skywatcher 75mm and skywatcher 45mm losmandystyle and vixenstyle dovetails.
After installation, choose synscanmobile telescope as you telescope in ascom telescope chooser. Having moved over to the new fancy skywatcher eq6r mount im not jelous. I also have pages on this site for making a simple fliptop observatory and cheap eq6 pier. Upgrading is just a discount for current eq owners, and will install the full version of eq8. It allows users to use a planetarium and sky chart applications such as cartes du ciel to control and align the telescope mount. The problem im having is with even registering eqmod. For us more modest amateurs though, the most important element that ascom needs to control, and usually the only required element, is the mount. He has used eqascom for a number of years with his celestron cg5 no problem. The pulleys are design and produced specifically for the neq6 mount and manufactured to a high precision. You can download the latest version of eqmod from here. Have to go to eqascom sourceforge and download eqascom and i. This project has the source files for the public releases of the eqmod ascom driver, associated programs and an eqmod compatible hardware design. Ive been looking at how to connect this, looking at shoestring, do i need this only usb2eq5 interface cable 5. Eqmod is a very popular way of controlling the skywatcher heq5, neq6, and other mounts directly from a pc.
Ok, so ive set up my new neq6 pro mount in my kitchen, polar aligned it, done the twostar align etc. This wiki is setup to document the features and use of the eqmod driver. Im helping a friend with a tracking issue using eqmod. I hope to be able to do some imaging of dsos when ive got everything. Eq6 pc connection please no eqmod mounts cloudy nights. May 02, 2019 eqmod connects the eq directly to a serial comms. Mar 14, 2018 choose the eqmod heq56 ascom driver for the telescope mount as shown in figure 25 above. This usb cable for the skywatcher eq6 and neq6 will allow you to turn your existing mount into a fully computer controlled goto mount. Setting up an equatorial mount on ascom with eqmod, stellarium. Eqdir adapters for skywatcher mounts modern astronomy. Everything what you will need for asi camera control, imaging, guiding and processing at one place. Depending on the speed of your internet connection, downloading the update may take a while.
The orion atlas eqg is the same mount as the eq6 pro, the orion. Ive looked at the posts on the diy astronomer usb eqdir for under. Pec is a feature whereby you record the corrections required to obviate the tracking errors caused by manufacturing defects for a whole eqmod ascom of the worm drive. Eq6 control with eqmod on windows 10 this page goes through the stepbystep process to make an eq6 semirobotic using eqmod, phd2, and astro tortilla on windows 10. Windows, mac and linux usb drivers, ascom drivers, latest firmware and camera control and processing software for all zwo devices. Pro versions with goto are mostly white while the nongoto versions are most usually black. Basically, i want the home and park positions to be with the counterweights down and the ota pointed straight to the north. Please note that later test releases for all eqmod project software may be available via the eqmod yahoo group. Installation and setup stellarium, eqmod, acsom and stellarium scope.
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