Temporarily unavailable due to delays in manufacturing!
This is the NEW version of the Bluetooth Interface.
Additional Canon EOS Camera Exposure and Auto-Focusing Control
This
is the advanced version of our Bluetooth Interface. It has an additional output
to control the exposure time of a digital camera. (Long exposure time in mode
"B") It is compatible with Canon EOS 300D, 350D, 400D, 450D and 500D
models. The 2,5mm jack cable included to provide remote exposure and auto
focusing function.
Except from the above described differences it's quite similar to the original version,
therefore we've left its description below for your information.
Most of the new laptops have built-in Bluetooth
radio. The olders can be easily upgraded with USB port Bluetooth modules. With
Bluetooth connection we can control our telescope mount without wires. This
bluetooth interface compatible with Skywatcher Autotracking, Merlin and EQ
mounts. (See full list of compatible mounts below.) Just put this module
into the handcontroller socket of the mount, and your mount will be ready to
controlled wirelessly. The recommended software is the Ursa Minor Planetarium
Program, but it can be used with other programs (e.g. Papywizard) as well. The
operation with the Ursa Minor Planetarium program is similar as the connection
made by wire.
The
bluetooth interface can be easily connected to the handcontroller connector of
the mount as shown in the image.
Here
is how the LED on the panel will let you know what’s the situation:
Dark
The module
is not powered. Please check the power connections of the mount!
Fast
blinking (2Hz)
The module
is not paired to any computer. In this case it doesn't accept connections, but
it is ready to be discovered by a computer.
Slow
blinking (1Hz)
The module
is paired with a computer. It is ready to accept connections. If you press the
reset button, the module will forget the pairing, and comes back to unpaired
state (fast blinking).
Continuous lighting
Connection established with a computer. It indicates that a program
(typically the Ursa Minor Skytour or Pro) built the connection to control the
telescope.
Compatibility:
This
Bluetooth Interface can be ordered with different connectors to different
telescope mounts:
- Merlin, Autotrack, Supatrak, Autotrack Dobson
- Skywatcher NEQ3, NEQ5, HEQ5
- Skywatcher EQ6
When you order it,
please tell us what type of telescope mount you use, so that we can send you
the Bluetooth Interface with the right connector!
Delivery time: 1-3 weeks (it is usually not
longer then 10 days)
The previous, cheaper version without Canon EOS
exposure control available here:
http://www.365astronomy.com/bluetooth-interface-for-skywatcher-autotracking-merlin-p-350.html
