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AutoFiLX200 – MEADE LX200 WiFi adapter

$31.15

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  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Ukraine
  • Item must be returned within: 60 Days
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Type: Interface
  • Condition: New
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Brand: AG
  • Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)

Description

AutoFi LX200 this is wireless
adapter for telescope control Meade LX200.
It can be used for rapid
targeting telescope with mobile devices.
To use the adapter on a PC, you must create a TCP-COM port bridge.
HW Virtual Serial Port software creates a TCP-COM bridge allow Windows based astronomical aplications comunicate throught WIFi moduls.
IMPORTANT:
No external power supply or
batteries are required to power the WiFi module!
The WiFi module settings are made
from the WEB interface.
The
WiFi module works as an access point and can be used to connect all your astro
devices to a single network!
Also,
the WiFi adapter can operate in local station mode
This WiFi adapter
provides full wireless control of the telescope mount from a laptop or PC, also
works with the SkySafari, Orion StarSeek 4 4.4.4, Stellarium mobile PLUS
application for mobile
devices.
To use the
adapter on a PC, you must create a TCP-COM port bridge.
HW Virtual
Serial Port software creates a TCP-COM bridge allow Windows based astronomical
aplications comunicate throught WIFi moduls.
TO
GET STARTED:
1.
Connect the AutoFiLX200 WiFi adapter to the RS-232 serial port located
on the front of the mount (before turning on the telescope).
2. Turn the
telescope. Spend a standard setting procedure recommended by the manufacturer
of the telescope, namely enter into the remote location coordinates of
observation, the current time and make alignment the telescope at the stars.
Then turn on your mobile device Wi-Fi mode and connect to the access point with
SSID – AutoFi LX200. If the device asks for a password during the connection –
enter the line “12345678” and click “OK”.
Control
telescope on the sample of program SKY SAFARI:
1. After
downloading the program, go to Settings, «Settings» button.
2. Scroll down
to «Telescope» section and click on the «Setup» button.
3. Select the
type of equipment used «Scope Type – Meade LX200» and type mount «Mount Type –
Alt-Az. GoTo », also select the wireless connection type in Section
Communication Settings -« Connect via Wi-Fi ».
4. In IP
address, type the address (192.168.2.x) indicated on your AutoFi LX200 adapter.
5. In the Port
field, enter – 1234.
6. Return to the
main menu and press the Connect button.
If done
correctly, you will hear a pleasant sound, and the screen will display a
crosshair with concentric circles showing where looking telescope, and on each
side there will be buttons move the telescope along the axes of the mount.
You can now
direct the telescope at the object using a large database of celestial objects
Sky Safari. For this use search – «Search» button and select an item from the
list, then click «GoTo». It is also possible to direct the telescope at an
object on the screen. For this you need to click first on it and then on the
button «GoTo». For more details how to use all the features of the program, see
its official website Sky Safari.
In order to improve the quality of the product, the manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the design and equipment without notifying users.