Wanted~ Synscan Controller Cable

[ving]

hi folks, as stated in the title, i am one cable away from goto :)

having procured a 205a controller cheaply i now require the cable that connects said controller to my heq5 mount (giving me essentially a heq5 pro :))
if anyone has a spare of these cables I will gladly purchase it off you :)

thanks for looking...
:)

[Astroman]

you should join up with the yahoo group EQ6 to find all your answers David, they are very helpful. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EQ6/ BTW I posted a question to see if the cabling is the same on the HEQ5 as the EQ6....

[ving]

thanks andrew. i dont have time to go there atm but will join next week... I'll await your answer.

in the mean time... :)

[Astroman]

You could also try My Astroshop or Bintel to see if they have one too...

[acropolite]

Ving, I assume you want the cable that runs from the handbox to the HEq5. There look to be 3 cable options, Hbox-Heq5, Heq5 Guiding and Handbox-Db9 for PC interface. If the handbox cable is Rj45-45 and has no transpositions you may be able to use a standard cat 5 patch cable. I have heaps of flat cable, connectors and crimping tool so I can make a full set up for you. I wouldn't be able to post it until monday though.

[matt]

Call Ian James at Tasco.

That's who I called when I needed a replacement cable which connects my V2.05a hand controller to my EQ6.

Cost about $25 (from memory)

[ving]

according to the manual and i could be reading it wrong its a rj11 six pin job...
http://www.skywatchertelescope.net/Downloads/SynScan210305V1.pdf


edit... i'll call tasco first tho... if they are only $25 i might just get that. if it cost an arm and a leg i'll come back to your kind offer thank you mr acropolite :)

[Astroman]

The reply I got was...

A diagram is not required as EQ5/HEQ5s uses a straight through 8
poistion Modular Cable (RJ45 connector type) on both ends.

Pin 1 on side is connected to Pin 1 on the other side, Pin2 to Pin2 on
the other side, and so on.

Hope this helps Ving..

[acropolite]

. Hmm just noticed in the emanuelle it was an RJ45-45 that connects the Hbox to the mount on the HEQ5 and a DB9-Rj45 on the Eq6, The RJ11 is used for comms betwen the handbox and your PC if required. From what A1 is saying a standard cat 5 flylead should work (and cost a lot less than $25.00)

[ving]

sweet. then if you have the time and you indeed could be so kind to do so then Phil could you please make it so :)

I'll PM you my details in a sec :D

thanks buddy :)

[Astroman]

yes $25 is a bit extreme for something that should only cost you $10 or less in parts.

[matt]

That $25 includes postage.

Also, I'm not sure the exact cable Ving needs. I may have suggested something more costly than he needs?

Regardless... call Ian James if you've not got it sorted by the weekend

[Starkler]

David these are obtainable from any computer store or Dork Smith etc and should cost less than $10. No need to get it made up.

[ving]

except i have no electronic ability at all... i cant even solder properly. I dont even know if it needs soldering. :)
better off getting someone who knows what they are doing to do it then me doing a dodgey job and blowing something up hey. :)

[ballaratdragons]

Woo-Hoooo!!! :cool:

Vingo has a Hand Controller and is about to go GoTo!!!!!! :stargaze:

[ving]

yup, i am this close Ken (holds finger 1cm apart).
pretty exciting :)

[ballaratdragons]

Cooool, I am this close Vingo (holds arms out begging to Australia Post).

:lol:

[acropolite]

I will make the cable tomorrow, as promised, and despatch monday.

[ballaratdragons]

Hey Vingo, your even closer now!

Don't count too much on Australia Post though :P

[ving]

thanks phil :thumbsup:

:lol: ken
hope your legs turn up soon... (that sound weird)

[ballaratdragons]

:rofl: yeah, gonna hurt with upturned legs!


Phil, good onya mate :thumbsup:

[Astroman]

Lol

[ving]

shows how different people see things different... when i read my scentence i readit as you currently being legless :P