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Old 09-01-2020, 09:58 PM
beebs (Joel)
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Starsense Autoalign and HEQ5 Pro possible?

Hi,
I have a HEQ5 Pro older model (v2 HC) purchased recently 2nd hand, and also a celestron evolution. I just picked up a starsense autoalign on the cheap and updated the firmware (as suggested) that works with the evolution and am looking into whether I can use it with the HEQ5 as I'd a decent mount to begin astrophotography. I've made a home made wedge for the evoltion with some success but want to improve with a good mount. I have since noticed that you can purchase the "starsense for skywatcher mounts" that includes an "interface box" ( small box with 3 aux ports that then feeds into the skywatcher HC aux on the mount). Unfortunately it doesnt seem you cant purchase the interface box separately and I can't seem to find a work around. i was looking into rj45 8c to rj12 6c adapter/converter, but there isn't a purchasble product and if there was, im not sure it would work. If i plug the celestron rj12 into the heq5's rj 45 it does fit, but the celestron HC doesnt even power on. is this due to different wiring in the cords or could i attempt to use a rj45 to rj12 adapter?
I am unable to update the synscan HC either as only V3 or higher can be updated. I am new to all of this and have been trying to buy things 2nd hand bit by bit. I would have loved to have money to buy the perfect setup right away but it is a learning curve and an expensive one at that.
Failing what is suggested above, is there software and controlling through a computer that could make a work around to use the starsense autoalign with the HEQ5? Any suggestions will be appreciated, and thanks in advance. I'm sure given the knowledge and experience on this site, someone can help.
Joel
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