Nexstar SE series data cable for connecting either the hand controller or the mount to a pc or laptop.
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Nexstar SE series data cable for connecting either the hand controller or the mount to a pc or laptop.
As I have already written, if I manage to figure out the correct cables, I'm unsure whether using software on a pc to control the scope should connect direct to the mount or through the hand controller.
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Re: Nexstar SE series data cable for connecting either the hand controller or the mount to a pc or laptop.
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Re: Nexstar SE series data cable for connecting either the hand controller or the mount to a pc or laptop.
You can get a converter for USB to RS232.
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Re: Nexstar SE series data cable for connecting either the hand controller or the mount to a pc or laptop.
CWPI https://www.celestron.com/pages/celestr ... l-software
You might need to update the hand controller https://www.celestron.com/pages/drivers-and-software
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Re: Nexstar SE series data cable for connecting either the hand controller or the mount to a pc or laptop.
Next, go into the device manager and then select COM ports to see which Com port has been assigned to the cable. Now when you set up the
One of the nice things about the type of software title (Planetarium or Image Acquisition) they give you the ability to "sync" your mount. Meaning if your
Hope this helps,
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Re: Nexstar SE series data cable for connecting either the hand controller or the mount to a pc or laptop.
Tony.
Smart Scope: Dwarf II - Club and outreach work.
AP Refractor: Altair 72EDF Deluxe F6;1x & 0.8 Flatteners; Antares Versascope 60mm finder. ASIAir Pro.Li battery pack for grab & go.
Celestron AVX Mount; X-cel LX eyepieces & Barlows 2x 3x, ZWO 2” Filter holder,
Cameras: main DSO ASI533MC; DSO guide ASI120MM; Planetary ASI224MC; DSLR Canon EOS100 stock.
Filters: Astronomik IR cut; Optolong L-Pro; Optolong L-Enhance.
Binoculars: Celestron 15 x 70.
Latitude: 52.219853
Longitude: -1.034471
Accuracy: 5 m
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