AutoFiLX200 – MEADE LX200 WiFi adapter

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$31.15 (-40%)

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  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
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  • Brand: AG
  • Condition: New
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Ukraine
  • Type: Interface
  • Item must be returned within: 60 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    • AutoFi LX200 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.

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