BlueTooth and WIFi for scope Mounts Now tested with synscan hand controllers Pictures

[coldknights]

BlueTooth and WIFi for Different Telescope Mounts
Hi Have Been making Bluetooth now for the Australian market Skywatcher/Merlin, Orion/Teletrack,( Celestron/Nexstar Gt Series plugs into the bottom of the Nexstar hand controller. ) Also Celestron "ALLVIEW" Mount.
Then Starting on the EQ6 and EQ5 Bluetooth modules and different cables need by anyone on these forums.
Will Also be making WiFi modules within a few weeks as well.

Also the bluetooth will be in a small box. some mounts I can can get the power that is required to power up the Bluetooth and some will come with a external battery pack 4 AA . These Bluetooth boxes will come with a bit of Velcro to stick the small box on to the mount....... so it will not catch on anything as the mount moves so it will not get caught up around the legs of the tripod.

Also make Terand Adaptors for to go between the Dynamic Perception mx2 Controller to Skywatcher/Merlin style Mount also the stop switches which a few people that are members of iceinspace use on there Stage Zero Dolly's .
some of these Bluetooth boxes can be used with papywizard the program , as well as a lot of astronomy programs to remotely turn the scope .
I am asking a Fair price for these Bt Boxes and have had these boards Manufactured in the USA from a good friend and look good sourcing good boxes does put the price up so to keep the price down they will be in a blue Jaycar box.
Can you Please leave comments about what you need and also the fair price you will be willing to pay for A Bluetooth box or a WifI Box to control your scope mount.
You Can see the prototype Terand Adaptor on YOUTUBE.

[martyn01]

Wow what a grate idea I could use my iPad on my scope as for the price not sure seen some things like it on eBay for around $70 so if you could get a good deal it would be sweet I got nexstar 8se so if you came up with a good price I would like to get a wifi box

[Loupy31]

how much for an EQ6?

[coldknights]

poa

[Loupy31]

I dont want to go down this path, "what do i think its worth"," How much would I pay" .............Just asking for a price and availability,
If your going to sell them at least be professional about it

[coldknights]

poa

[Loupy31]

Thanks for that.............do you have any close up shots of the ones you make

:)

[coldknights]

Sorry no Pictures for the EQ5 OR EQ6 !
For the Celestron next weekend the boards will be here from the usa(Have have Been tested as well) .
Also the Celestron allview mount Bt Modules will be 2-3 weeks ( completed and tested ) will be shipped to Australia in 2 weeks
And the Skywatcher/Merlin will be a few weeks as well. I only have the prototypes I made on Breadboard in the boxes at the moment tested and working for the Skywatcher/merlin and used a Nokia n800 and 810 with Papywizard to test them with.
Will test them on the sky version 5 which I own and Stellarium which is free on the internet.

[04Stefan07]

Is that POA for either the bluetooth or wifi one?

[coldknights]

PRICE IS POA for the Celestron Nexstar and POA for the Skywatcher/Merlin AND WILL BE AVAILABLE IN 4-6 WEEKS ( Bluetooth )

Hi the WiFi price is to be worked out sorry I will not have a price on the WiFi models for a few weeks I am in Discussions
with a company to supply a bulk amount to me at a lower price hence to pass the savings onto you the buyers.
Will let you all know how much as soon as I know.
Thankyou for you interest

[Saturn%5]

I will watch this space for the wifi for my nexstar:)

And Cathy don't think there will be to many going to vk0 :D

[coldknights]

Thanks Graeme! I think you may be Right and freight in the winter months is close to nil but
least there you would not need a peltier cooler for you camera just the reverse a string of resistors around your lens to stop it fogging up :lol:

[coldknights]

Hi Graeme the Celestron Nexstar Bluetooth is done just waiting on the 4AA Battery holder to turn up
$POA PLUS Postage

Merlin mount Bluetooth $POA plus postage

Celestron AllView Skywatcher Allview mount Bluetooth POA plus postage

EQ5/EQ6 Mounts single Bluetooth for both a switch has been added ( FOR SELECTING BETWEEN MOUNTS )
Price TBA

Quick Edit WiFi Boards are here yes serial Wifi
Price TBA

Will be a Youtube video it is uploading at the moment

http://youtu.be/sO333BG0THc


Picture Attached is of the Celestron Nexstar Bluetooth Adaptor.

[UniPol]

Great video

[coldknights]

Thanks Steve !:)

[04Stefan07]

Cool video mate. Would be interested in it for my setup eventually!

[coldknights]

Hi Stefan when you are ready for one send us a message.
:)

[04Stefan07]

Will do! :D

[coldknights]

have had these boards Professionally Made and I Solder the components in With a Military Spec Soldering Station all these Bluetooth Adaptors are fully tested.

Each Adaptor has its own Unique Name as to Avoid 2 people with the same name on the device at a Star Party.
Link to The video Below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO333...ature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO333BG0THc&feature=youtu.be)
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/vbiis/images/misc/progress.gif

[04Stefan07]

Very nice! Would this work with SkySafari Plus from an Android tablet using Bluetooth? I also got Stellarium from my Mac as well.

[coldknights]

Hi Stefan it was tested by the board Manufacturer
with A Nexus tablet with SkySafari As for the mac I have no idea i have no mac to test it on i know it won't work with the Iphone but that is a apple thing unless you pay apple lots of cash they wont open it up .
Android and windows work ok.:)

[04Stefan07]

That's alright I have iOS, Mac, Android and Windows so all good.

I am currently running Windows XP through Parallels under Mac so should be fine!

[coldknights]

Hi Stefan you have the best of ALL worlds there with all the different operating platforms .:)

The link below is the best link to let people know how to clear the com ports out before installing any Bluetooth
so the com number is low like com 3 or 4


http://www.bisque.com/sc/forums/p/446/430.aspx

[04Stefan07]

Mad I will have a read of that, looks really handy! By the way where abouts in VIC are you based?

[coldknights]

Near Horsham.

Yes I used that link to clear out all the old com numbers I had up to com 35 now and again I clean it out only takes 30 seconds to do it and it saves SOOOOOOOOOOO Much time no scratching the head anymore hope others see this and do the same as some programs like stellarium and the sky and a lot of other programs won't work till you clean it out then like Magic all works like it should.
Also let me know how long you want the cable from the Nexstar hand controller to the Bluetooth Adaptor I custom make Cables As Well !!

[04Stefan07]

Cool will do.

It was $POA+ postage yeh?

[coldknights]

Yes That is correct $POA + postage I am just waiting for the 4 AA Battery holder and the Void Warranty if removed stickers to turn up I will send you a pm when it is ready to ship.
Should only be a week or so.

[04Stefan07]

Cool thanks for that.

[RobF]

Hi,

How do these units connect to Skywatcher HEQ5 or EQ6 mounts? Through the handcontroller, or directly to the mount through RJ45/DB9 connections?

[coldknights]

Hi the EQ5/EQ6 Bluetooth Adaptor Has 2 connectors on it A RJ45 For the EQ5 Mount And A DB9 For the EQ6 And a Switch to go between what mount you are using . I hope this explains it for you and yes it connects directly to the mount not to the hand controller.





Back to the post now below

Celestron Nexstar Bluetooth is done just waiting on the 4AA Battery holder to turn up
$POA PLUS Postage

Merlin mount Bluetooth $POA plus postage

Celestron AllView Skywatcher Allview mount Bluetooth $POA plus postage

EQ5/EQ6 Mounts single Bluetooth for both a switch has been added ( FOR SELECTING BETWEEN MOUNTS )
Price TBA

Quick Edit WiFi Boards are here yes serial Wifi
Price TBA

A Youtube video is ready to Watch
http://youtu.be/sO333BG0THc


Picture Attached is of the Celestron Nexstar Bluetooth Adaptor.

[aarong]

Are these available for Meade scopes? I have been after a bluetooth adapter.

[coldknights]

Hi not as yet but keep a eye on this forum for updates.
I need to buy a Meade scope to have a look and test the Bluetooth adaptors and configure the best way to design the circuit .

[coldknights]

Some More pictures Battery Holder is now Attached just waiting for the
Warranty Void if Removed Stickers.

NOW WORKING WITH SYNSCAN HAND CONTROLLERS PLUG IT INTO THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SYNSCAN HANDCONTROLLER

JUST TESTED IT WITH STELLARIUM WORKS A TREAT !

[coldknights]

Now working with synscan hand controllers plug it into the bottom of your synscan handcontroller

just tested it with stellarium works a treat !

Do your star alignment start Stellarium up
connect the scope and have a good night

[DavidU]

Nice product !