AutoFiLX200 this is wireless adapter for telescope control
Meade LX200.
It can be used for rapid targeting telescope with mobile
devices.
To use the
adapter on a PC, you must create a TCP-COM port bridge.
HW Virtual
Serial Port software creates a TCP-COM bridge allow Windows based astronomical
aplications comunicate throught WIFi moduls.
IMPORTANT: No external power supply or batteries are required to
power the WiFi module!
The WiFi module settings are made from the WEB interface.
The WiFi module works as an access point and can be used to
connect all your astro devices to a single network!
Also, the WiFi adapter can operate in local station mode
This WiFi
adapter provides full wireless control of the telescope mount from a laptop or
PC, also works with the SkySafari, Orion StarSeek 4 4.4.4, Stellarium
mobile PLUS application
for mobile devices.
To use the
adapter on a PC, you must create a TCP-COM port bridge.
HW Virtual
Serial Port software creates a TCP-COM bridge allow Windows based astronomical
aplications comunicate throught WIFi moduls.
TO
GET STARTED:
1. Connect
the AutoFiLX200 WiFi adapter to the RS-232 serial port located on the front of
the mount (before turning on the telescope).
2. Turn the
telescope. Spend a standard setting procedure recommended by the manufacturer
of the telescope, namely enter into the remote location coordinates of
observation, the current time and make alignment the telescope at the stars.
Then turn on your mobile device Wi-Fi mode and connect to the access point with
SSID - AutoFi LX200. If the device asks for a password during the connection -
enter the line "12345678" and click "OK".
Control
telescope on the sample of program SKY SAFARI:
1. After downloading
the program, go to Settings, «Settings» button.
2. Scroll down
to «Telescope» section and click on the «Setup» button.
3. Select the
type of equipment used «Scope Type – Meade LX200» and type mount «Mount Type -
Alt-Az. GoTo », also select the wireless connection type in Section
Communication Settings -« Connect via Wi-Fi ».
4. In IP
address, type the address (192.168.2.x) indicated on your AutoFi LX200 adapter.
5. In the Port
field, enter - 1234.
6. Return to the
main menu and press the Connect button.
If done
correctly, you will hear a pleasant sound, and the screen will display a
crosshair with concentric circles showing where looking telescope, and on each
side there will be buttons move the telescope along the axes of the mount.
You can now direct
the telescope at the object using a large database of celestial objects Sky
Safari. For this use search - «Search» button and select an item from the list,
then click «GoTo». It is also possible to direct the telescope at an object on
the screen. For this you need to click first on it and then on the button
«GoTo». For more details how to use all the features of the program, see its
official website Sky Safari.
In order to
improve the quality of the product, the manufacturer reserves the right to make
changes to the design and equipment without notifying users.