EQ6 and EQMOD - serial to USB converter - what drivers to I need

[niko]

I have a serial to USB converter cable that I'm trying to use to connect my EQ6 to the PC / EQMOD.

Can anyone tell me what drivers I need to get this up and running?

many thanks

niko

[Merlin66]

Niko,
Probably the latest ASCOM drivers for any guide scopes/ cameras etc.
Using CdC??
You mention a USB>serial adaptor - I therefore assume you won't be using a EQDir module to connect to the mount, but connecting through the hand controller.
You need to set the mount as a SW NEQ mount.....that's about it.

[pluto]

I use a usb to serial cable and Windows 8 and 8.1 just automatically install the drivers for it. However I did make sure I got one that said it was supported by Windows 8 as I'd heard of people having issues with usb to serial converters that used older chipsets.

[niko]

thanks guys

I was planning on using the serial to usb cable to go straight from mount to PC (and not use the hand controller at all)

right...?

[Merlin66]

Niko,
Hmmmm NO!
To do that you need to use a EQDir module not just a USB>serial adaptor!
Check out the EQMOD site for details....

[peter_4059]

This is what you need:

http://www.dontronics-shop.com/ftdi-usb-to-serial-ttl-level-33v-converter-cable.html

You'll need to change the plug on one end to a DB9 connector - pretty easy if you know how to use a soldering iron.

[Merlin66]

That's fine...
but you can still work EQMod through the hand controller....