FTDI USB to Serial Adapter for Celestron NexStar / NexStar+ Handset Controller - 1.8m / 5m

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This FTDI USB to serial adapter allows you to directly connect your NexStar hand controller to a computer or laptop enabling firmware updates and remote computer control through the various planetarium programs. The cable is suitable for all Celestron NexStar/NexStar+ computerised telescopes with a serial port on the handset (not micro USB). 

The well regarded FTDI FT232R chipset has a USB to serial converter built in, doing away with the older, less reliable 2-piece set-up. This makes for a much simpler, tidier and more convenient solution all round. Also the FTDI chip due to its unique chipset ID enables the computer's com port number to remain the same meaning it can be plugged into different physical USB ports on the same computer if needed. The cable is compatible with all versions of Windows, Mac OS 10.3 onwards and Linux. All cables are quality controlled prior to dispatch.

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Telescope Compatibility
  • Suitable for all Celestron NexStar/NexStar+ computerised telescopes with a serial port on the handset (not micro USB).
  • Please note: Firmware updates require handset v4 or newer. Handsets older than this are not user updatable but can still be used to remotely operate the telescope.
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Computer OS Compatibility
  • Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008, 7, 8 and 8.1, 10, 11
  • Mac OSX 10.3 onwards
  • Linux
  • 32 and 64 bit operating systems are both supported
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Features / Specifications
  • FTDI FT232R Chipset
  • USB to serial RJ9
  • Suitable for all Celestron NexStar/NexStar+ Computerised telescopes
  • Enables remote operation and firmware updates
  • High quality, fully screened and shielded cable
  • Replaces the original Celestron serial cable
  • Available Lengths: 1.8m / 5m
  • Quality controlled before dispatch
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FTDI Driver

The FTDI driver will install automatically on a Windows computer. It can also be downloaded from the FTDI website if needed.

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Returns / Refunds / Replacements / Swaps
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  • In the unlikely event that an order has not been received replacements or refunds will not be issued until 10 days have elapsed after eBay’s estimated delivery date.