Celestron Motor for SCT and EdgeHD - Enables Electronic Focusing - Bring Celestial Objects into Sharp, Precise Focus, 94155-A
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In fact, yes.
The answer is yes if your mount only has one aux port. I even connected my wifi, focuser, and starsense using two splitters at the same time and they worked fine. I recently upgraded to an EQ mount with two aux ports, so I only need one splitter. I hope you find that helpful.
My scope has an 11" EdgeHD OTA with a Celestron focuser that fits perfectly into the carrying case designed for my scope by Celestron. Cushion pads cannot be used in addition to the integrated cushion pad.
There is only one way that I know for sure it will work if you connect by WiFi, or with a cable from the hand controller to a laptop with the Celestron software called CPWI on it. If you do not have a WiFi connection or the cable mentioned above, you should be able to control the focuser with CPWI. There is an alternative method using WiFi known as CPWI which can also be done over cable, but it is less reliable.
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Installation is very easy. Before leaving for my trip over the holidays, I went out and bought this item. It took me about 15 minutes to get it installed It performs as advertised, it was performed by the user Mechanics were able to calibrate the machine on their first attempt. With the NexStar 6SE, StarSense, and SkyPortal WiFi Adapter, I can connect to the sky via WiFi. These devices are connected through an AUX splitter because the NexStar 6SE has only one AUX port. I purchased this to be able to operate the telescope wirelessly. As the splitter only has two AUX ports, I wondered if there was a way to connect all three at the same time. If you are controlling the game with a mobile device or PC, you do not need the hand controller. You will now have an extra AUX port (because the hand controller ports are AUX ports). Connecting the StarSense to the AUX port of the hand controller, I then connected SkyPortal WiFi and Focus Motor to the AUX input With SkyPortal (iPhone), Sky Safari Pro 6 (iPhone), and CPWI Software (PC), this configuration was successfully tested. To link my Skyris 236C with a video source, I just need to find out how to do it wirelessly. Following that, I was able to enjoy lazy stargazing without my neck hurting.
Despite the large range and fine focus, the lens is still extremely sharp. Furthermore, I like how it is compatible with Celestron's CPWI software and other software tools. There are only three speeds on the gadget, which I think is brilliant Although it's not a complaint, it would be better if there were a way to decouple it from the web player for manual override, but that's just my opinion. NOTE
The port has several interfaces and it can act as a bridge. When you wish to be able to use it with the hand controller as well as CPWI (especially useful during CPWI alignment), connect the focuser to the aux port and then connect the focuser to your PC via the USB port *on the focuser*, NOT In the past, I had connected my scope to my laptop through the hand controller, but that rendered the hand controller useless and made alignment a bit of a hassle if I forgot When I discovered the focuser had a bridge capability, I was able to focus both in my laptop and my scope at the same time. Change the game!.
In the first place, it is an excellently designed device. Instructions on how to install and how to configure it are pretty useless. It is embarrassing to any engineer to have an installation that requires updating. There is no website where updating can be done. As you move the screws around, you will have some difficulty aligning the shaft with the focus knobs without causing them to stick. This should have taken just 20 minutes to install, but it took three hours. There is a way that this unit has been designed by an MIT engineer and its installation method has been handed over to elementary students. I agree that it is not a fence for grade schoolers. Obviously, there is a problem with the installation as it should be simple.
Several hex keys, an ordinary phillips screwdriver, and a wrench are included in the box. The focus motor can be fitted with all the different items on this set. There are three screws on the telescope's focuser cover plate that need to be removed as step 2 of the installation instructions (mine is a NexStar 6SE) says. I have a tiny little H3 hex key (for my scope) for the heads on these screws. I was fortunate to have one of these on hand. The mounting plate for the focus motor should be attached with the same screws as the mounting plate for the camera. Celestron, you've got it in you. A good number of people don't have a H3 hex key even though nearly everyone has a phillips screwdriver. No matter what type of telescope you intend to attach it to, make sure that you have a hex key to remove the screws on the focuser cover plate before beginning **BTW, if you want to use a computer, make sure that you have a USB in order to control the motor. There is a type A to type B cable of 0 meters. USB 3 is the new standard for connecting computers. It will not work with 0 versions of type A. I ask again, Celestron, why does your system use such old connectors? As long as you don't have old cables on hand (which, fortunately, I do), you'll need to purchase one in order to get your computer to talk to the motor.
After struggling to focus my NexStar for several minutes, I finally became weary of the wobbling. A lot of the wobbling is caused by just starting to do astrophotography, so that made it worse. I'm very happy with the motorized focuser. It's smooth and works great once it's installed properly. Prior to installing, watch a few of the videos on YouTube. If this is your first time installing a focuser, it's well worth your time. A slight wobble occurs at first but quickly disappears. Definitely increased my level of fun with my scope by a factor of 10. I am glad I invested my money in it.
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