Mount Connection Guide
In order to know what connections your mount supports, check the following table:
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Manufacturer |
HC |
Direct |
WiFi |
Ethernet |
Bluetooth |
Comment |
Cables |
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Yes |
NA |
Yes* |
NA |
NA |
WiFi requires external Stella WiFi Adapter |
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Yes |
NA |
Yes* |
NA |
NA* |
1. Native WiFi support for Evolution Mounts using INDI Celestron Aux driver. Other models require SkyPortal WiFi Module. |
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2. Handsets before 2016 with RJ11 port require StellarMate IKA-205 cable. Post 2016 Handset have mini USB port that can be connected directly to StellarMate. |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes* |
NA |
Yes* |
1. Direct connection via StellarMate cables is the best option to gain full control of the mount via INDI EQMod driver. |
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2. Connecting to Synscan handset is possible but offers limited functionality. |
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3. Some WiFi mounts (e.g. AZ-GTi) offers direct WiFi communication. Non-WiFi native mounts require external dongle. |
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4. Bluetooth communication supported with external bluetooth dongles. |
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Yes |
Yes* |
Yes* |
NA |
NA |
1. Most mounts are connected from handset to StellarMate via IKA-202 cable |
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2. Some newer mounts (e.g. CEM70g) support direct connection to RS232 port. |
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3. Native WiFi mounts are supported. |
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Yes |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
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Yes |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
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Yes |
NA |
NA |
Yes |
NA |
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Yes |
NA |
NA |
Yes |
NA |
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Yes |
NA |
NA |
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NA |
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NA |
NA |
NA |
Yes* |
NA |
StellarMate can control Paramount only via TheSkyX TCP Server. The INDI Paramount driver must connect to TheSkyX server to drive the mount. Both StellarMate and TheSkyX must be on the same network. |
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Yes |
NA |
Yes |
Yes |
NA |
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Losmandy G11 |
Yes |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
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Explore Scientific EXOS2 |
Yes |
NA |
Yes |
Yes |
NA |
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Explore Scientific iEXOS100 |
Yes |
NA |
Yes |
Yes |
NA |
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Yes |
NA |
NA |
Yes |
NA |
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Yes |
NA |
NA |
Yes |
NA |
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Yes |
NA |
NA |
Yes |
NA |
Ethernet connection is supported (Firmware > v1.1) |
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Yes |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
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Yes |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
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Yes |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
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NA |
NA |
Yes |
Yes |
NA |
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OnStep |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Rainbow RS-125 |
Yes |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
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ArgoNavis |
Yes |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
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Digital Setting Circle |
Yes |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
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Methods of Connection
The following diagrams illustrates the methods of connection:
- HC (HandSet Controller)
- Direct
- WiFi
- HotSpot mode
- WiFi Infrastructure
- Bluetooth
