Recommend software to run Cleestron CG5 and Meade DSI?

[g__day (Matthew)]

What if any software do folk recommend to run a Celestron CG5 mount and a Meade DSI?

I currently use NexStar (freeware) to control the mountand a DSI supplied the AutoStar package that can control LX200 series mounts as well as run the DSI.

Is there a optimal commercial software package that can manage both a Celestron Mount and a Meade DSI. What would you folk advise please?

Is there a good emulator that can use the AutoStar package and convert its LX200 commands (e.g. via a NULL modem or software application server approach) to instead drive the CG5?

Many thanks guys!

[EzyStyles (Eric)]

Hi g__day,

You might want to check out this post:

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=10988

Software that you will are:
- Guidestar or equivant Guidemaster etc
- HardWare Virtual Serial Port
These are free software which you can download. Just do a search on google and it should come up.

cheers

[EzyStyles (Eric)]

forgot to mention that I have an EQ6. But CG5 should work. Read the shoestring website it should list compatible mounts.

[g__day (Matthew)]

Many thanks, I'll start looking into it!

[g__day (Matthew)]

Nup, no joy - any other thoughts on how to get Autostar to drive my CG5, is it just a driver download and instal to teach Autostar how to command a CG5?