Skywatcher neq6 pro goto astronomy mount first light optics. The mount impresses with its quiet drive and is supplied with a synscan goto hand control that can automatically set and track. The eq6 pro synscan goto mount this is the largest and most capable mount made by skywatcher. The new eq6 r pro synscan computerised goto mounting is an exciting evolutionary progression of the continuing legend that is the eq6 pro.
This new synscan hand controller firmware release is an update from the previous synscan firmware. Skywatcher synscan pro goto upgrade kit for eq32 mounting. I think this might be a repost, but right now, im tying out of frustration, which is a nono im looking at different resources on. With the eq6 r, amateur astronomers now have an excellent mount for astrophotography with mediumheavy telescopes up to 20 kg weight at their disposal. Synscan az with skyhawk 1145p and the handset has a synscan az sticker on it see pic. In the menu at the top of the screen, go to file print setup. This is largely irrelevant to my post, except that i hope to convey that im not a. With an upgraded beltdrive system to improve tracking precision and the addition of a snap port to control a dslr shutter release for easier astrophotography, the skywatcher eq6r pro goto. For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized goto system, the eq6 pro synscan tm is your answer. Information on how to install the eq6 synscan upgrade kit. Product manuals for downloading, skywatcher australia. Skywatcher eq6r pro mount buy computerized skywatcher eq6. For an equatorialaltazimuth dualmode mount, such as the az eq6 gt mount, the syn. I have tried to follow along on my own atlas eq6 and hdx110 eq8.
Skywatcher synscan instruction manual pdf download. Standard eq6 goto upgrade options discussions mounts. For astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized goto system, the skywatcher neq6 pro synscan is your answer. Instructions to download older version of driver for windows 8. If you have any questions about skywatcher products we are always happy to help. I think i finally got everything mainly working, but i was going to post my findings in the event another newbie needs guidance yes, great, the mostly blind leading the blind thats the. The standard non goto eq6 mount would need to be upgraded with the synscan. Setup for skywatcher eq6 r pro with synscan v5 controller and usb ports posted in equipment. Synscan v4v5 hand controller synscan v3 hand controller synscan app ascom driver. Its builtin st4 autoguider port gives you the freedom to use most of todays best autoguiders. Use this app to control the az gti mount or other skywatcher or orion telescope. Skywatcher eq6 manuals manuals and user guides for skywatcher eq6.
The modern, streamlined design of the eq6 r pro includes new features that experienced astrophotographers will immediately approve of. The modern optimised design of the eq6r pro incorporates features that serious imagers will immediately appreciate, such as. It is a very efficient transportable mount weighing only 15 kg, for a load capacity. Create a folder for all synscan related files on your computer and name it synscan. Communication to the hand control is 9600 bitssec, no parity and one stop bit via the rs232 port on the base of the hand control. The new eq6r pro synscan computerised goto mounting is an formidable evolutionary progression of the continuing legend that is the eq6 pro. Decided to add the synscan to my eq5 and after watching some youtube videos i had no issues installing it. The very early eq6 s did not have the db9 see picture and these are the mounts that need a synscan upgrade to work. Skywatcher neq6 pro synscan mount tring astronomy centre. The exciting new skywatcher synscan altazimuth goto mount is a precision engineered instrument that will allow you to easily find and enjoy. Click to find the best results for synscan models for your 3d printer. Dob collapsible, or newtonian reflector telescope tube ota on a synscan dob goto upgrade kit. The new eq6 r pro synscan builds upon the legendary eq6 pro mount with a slew of new features that will appeal to astroimagers includes skywatchers computerised synscan. Azeq6 synscan is capable of carrying heavyduty photographic equipments for professional shooting and video recording.
The opticstar ds616c xl deepsky ccd camera has earned the annual star product award from astronomy, the worlds bestselling astronomy magazine. Setup for skywatcher eq6r pro with synscan v5 controller. In the window that appears, change the format for option to pdfwriter. The synscan hand control also has the ability to connect to a computer via an rs232 cable. View online or download skywatcher eq6 instruction manual. It is able to detect the model of the mount to which it connects and select the. Correctly plug the power cord into the 12v dc outlet on the the mount see fig. Heqeq6 manual for information on how to perform accurate polar alignment. Extend the legs to desired height, make sure the tripod top is level and then lock the clamps. The skywatcher eq6neq6 has been a stalwart of amateur imaging for a number of years now so whats new about this mount. Skywatcher eq6r pro equatorial mount telescope house. Synscan v4v5 hand controller for all goto mounts, version 4. I have a meade lx70 mount, so am familiar with eq mounts.
Skywatcher eq8 pro synscan mount with tripod heavy heavy duty goto mount with a solid tripod the new skywatcher eq8 is an impressive, heavy equatorial mount of the observatory class with a load capacity of up to 50 kg. It is not only suitable for visual observation, but also the entrance into astrophotography. Skywatcher eq3 pro synscan goto computerised equatorial. It allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button. The eqdir module only replaces the handset on the eq6 pro or syntrek mounts and allows a planetarium program such as stellarium or cdc to control the mount without the use of the synscan handset. The skywatcher eq6 pro synscan tm is designed with the novice.
Skywatcher has constructed this mount even more precisely and more stable. The synscan hand controller, combined with the optical encoders and electronic drive motors of your goto. This communication protocol applies to synscan hand control with synscan v3 firmware version 3. Skywatcher eq6r pro mount buy computerized skywatcher.
The mount is in excellent condition and comes with the manual, synscan, two weights and extension bar. If so, let me know your experiences with it in the. For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control. With a weight capacity of 44 pounds, the beefy and thoughtfully designed skywatcher eq6 r pro computerized equatorial mount is just the thing for amateur astronomers and astroimagers who use all but the largest of telescope optical tube assemblies. This latest model skywatcher neq6 pro synscan includes a counterweight extension bar and dualsaddle to suit skywatcher 75mm and skywatcher 45mm losmandystyle and vixenstyle dovetails. Proseries is the name for the new generation of professional quality telescopes and mounts of the skywatcher range, targeted at the most discerning and critical observers. A synscan hand controller with a firmware version 3. The new eq6r pro synscan builds upon the legendary eq6 pro mount with a slew of new features that will appeal to astroimagers. Setup for skywatcher eq6r pro with synscan v5 controller and usb ports posted in equipment. Optical vision, skywatcher downloads fur astronomie, firmware.
Once the connection has been established between the computer and synscan hand control, many commercially available planetarium software programs can be used to control the eq6 r pro mounts. Designed for beginner to intermediate astronomers and astrophotographers. Neq6 pro synscan tm computerised goto extra heavy duty equatorial telescope mounting system with v. It is a hybrid mount with altazimuth capability for general use and equatorial capability for astrophotography use. Click to find the best results for skywatcher eq6 models for your 3d printer. Skywatcher eq6rpro control board firmware update posted in.
The synscan hand controller is now available as an app on your smart device. Setup for skywatcher eq6r pro with synscan v5 controller and. Hi, ive got one of the cheap skywatcher synscan az mounts like this one. The synscan v4 goto hand controller provides easy, computerized location of thousands of night sky objects planets, nebulas, star clusters, galaxies, and more for viewing through your telescope. Skywatcher eq6r goto syncscan equatorial mount s30300. Skywatcher synscan and syntrek goto mounts we are very pleased to be official skywatcher dealers. With the userfriendly pushbutton hand control, locating and viewing the treasures of the night sky becomes as easy as a walk in the park. The skywatcher eq5 pro synscan goto equatorial mount is a great choice for those wishing to mount small to medium size telescopes and enjoy all the features of an established computerised goto. Learn how to connect a synscan skywatcher or orion telescope mount to a pc for control. However, the eq6 syntrek mount which is nongoto will work as the mount itself is identical to the synscan version with the exception of the handcontroller itself. It has been specially developed to be able to support heavy telescope otas of up to 18kg, stably and vibrationfree.
Once the intricacies of the synscan handset are mastered the next step is to. May 26, 2016 kit synscan for eq6, unpacking and install. The eq6r pro includes a synscan hand controller with an lcd. As per most accessories listed on this website we do not have the resources to maintain stock info on several thousand smaller items. Skywatcher eq6 pro synscan computerised goto equatorial mount. Skywatcher eq3 pro synscan equatorial mount with a. Skywatcher eq6 r pro synscan goto equatorial mount. Eq6r pro goto mount skywatcher s most reliable mount just got better 44pound payload allmetal precision construction makes this mount strong and stable. The successor to the proven eq6 skyscan or synscan mount has taken over the good properties of this mount. The synscan tm should be powered by 1115v dc power supply tippositive capable of producing continuous current of minimum 2 amps. The skywatcher eq6 r pro is available with free shipping at high point scientific.
This is the tools for updating the firmware of synscan v3 and synscan v4 hand controller. For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. This ascom driver works with synscan app running on a smartphone, a tablet or a windows pc. Left click to view pdfs, right click and save link as to download. The skywatcher az eq6 synscan mount gives optimal stability and pointing accuracy for a wide variety of heavy professional photo and video equipment.
Skywatcher eq8 pro synscan mounting with tripod 6930096630475. It is able to detect the model of the mount to which it connects and select the appropriate operation mode accordingly. Eq3 pro synscan tm precision computerized german equatorial mount supplied with aluminium tripod. Manual slewing of the telescope or centering an object in the field of view can. The skywatcher azeq6 synscan mount gives optimal stability and pointing accuracy for a wide variety of heavy professional photo and video. Skywatcher synscan az goto computerised telescopes. Skywatcher eq3 pro synscan goto computerised equatorial mount. Creating pdf files of patterns articles electric quilt. Locate the locking clamps on the legs and turn counterclockwise to unlock them to ex tend the tripod legs. Skywatcher eq6 pro synscan computerised goto equatorial. I am new to goto mounts and astrophotography with laptops, etc. The new eq6r pro synscan computerised goto mounting is an exciting evolutionary progression of the continuing legend that is the eq6 pro. Update the firmware of your skywatcher eq6 r pro synscan skywatcher website the complete user manual skywatcher synscan pdf do you use the skywatcher eq6 r pro for astrophotography. Skywatcher eq6 r pro german equatorial mount with synscan goto hand controller.
Compatible with eqmod using a lynx astro eqdir adapter. With a weight capacity of 44 pounds, the beefy and thoughtfully designed skywatcher eq6r pro computerized. Buy skywatcher eq6 r pro equatorial goto mount featuring motorized and computerguided eq mount, positioning accuracy up to 1 arcminute, snap port for astrophotography, belt drive for precise trackingpointing, illuminated polar alignment scope, 10 slew speeds from 1x to x, synscan 42,900object hand controller, one, two, threestar alignment, losmandyvixen dual saddle, stainless steel. Instruction manual for quattro 200mm, both steel and carbon fiber tube. Eq6 synscan pointing the wrong way discussions mounts.
Ascom driver for synscan app skywatcher skywatcher global. Skywatcher eq6 pro synscan equatorial goto mount up to 20 kg. The computercontrolled eq6r pro synscan mount is an evolutionary improvement of the legendary eq6 pro. Once the connection has been established between the computer and synscan hand control, many commercially available planetarium software programs can be used to control the eq6 pro mounts, they also come with features that advanced astronomers can. The ascom driver on the pc must use only motor control. Skywatcher azeq5 prosynscan computerized mount with synscan hand pad, with dualaxis motor drive, tripod with integrated halfpillar and encoders on both axis. The skywatcher eq6r equatorial goto mount has a 44 lb weight capacity and excels as an astrophotography mount. Skywatcher synscan pro goto upgrade kits rother valley. Telescope house are pleased to introduce the new eq6r pro synscan. The eq3 pro synscantm mounts use the same goto system found in the heq5 and eq6 pro synscantm. Skywatcher eq3skyscan control skywatcher synscan pro goto upgrade kit for eq32 mount the eq3skyscan control is a masterpiece of engineering, which enables you to find the most beautiful objects in the night sky, such as planets, gas nebulae, open star clusters, galaxies and much more, in an easy and fun way. The synscan apps support the new skywatcher mobile ascom driver.
The skywatcher neq6 pro synscan tm is designed with the novice user in mind. Skywatcher eq6r pro equatorial goto mount ships free. It has been specially developed to be able to support heavy telescope otas of up to 18kg, stably and. Page pc link cable that comes with the synscan dc power supply with tip positive. Skywatcher eq6 pro synscan equatorial goto mount up to. Universal stepper motor driver with builtin usb port, version 3. The synscan cable for the eq6 mount has a rj45 connector on.
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