HitecAstro EQDIR adapter

[vanwonky]

Howdy, to get my MAC talking to an EQ6 mount straight from Stellarium I apparently need an EQDIR adapter (http://www.firstlightoptics.com/astronomy-cables-leads-accessories/hitecastro-eqdir-adapter.html). Is anybody using this setup on a MAC successfully or know of some similar adapter for this? BTW I don't have a hand controller so the through the handset option is out.
Cheers
Dave

[jwoody]

Hello Dave
I don't use a Mac but this link may help

http://stargazerslounge.com/discussions-software/146691-eqmod-mac.html

[vanwonky]

Thanks Jeremy, I had a look at that site this morning which sparked my interest in using the Mac for this. I will give it a crack but of the two EQDIR adapters / cables available one is twice as much as the other so I would just like to get some feedback if anyone is using one or the other on the Mac.

This is the other adapter (http://www.store.shoestringastronomy.com/products_eq.htm) (cheaper) available.

[jwoody]

Saw your post on SGL so I hope it all works out.
Cheers

[vanwonky]

Thanks Jeremy. As it turns out an Australian company - Bintel (http://www.bintel.com.au/Mounts---Tripods/Mount-Accessories/Shoestring-USB2-br--EQ6-Interface/775/productview.aspx) - stock the adapter. One on the way. Will post results as soon as I get it cracking.