The StellarMate Plus Manual
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This is the same username and password you will use when accessing the unit
over Web VNC as well. It is highly recommended to change the default password
after your first login to the system.
5.1.1 Connecting your equipment
StellarMate supports connecting to your equipment via WiFi, Ethernet, Bluetooth,
or USB. USB is the primary connection method for most astronomical devices.
Make sure all equipment is sufficiently powered and initialized before connecting
them to StellarMate. For mounts, most mounts need to be already aligned before
you connect them to StellarMate.
The following equipment-specific guides provides the standard methods for
connecting such equipment to StellarMate:
· Mounts
· CCDs
· DSLRs
· Focusers
· Filter Wheels
To learn more about connecting your equipment to StellarMate, find out more in
the detailed equipment connection guide.
5.1.2 Connecting from Ekos
Click on KStars icon on the desktop to launch it. After initial startup, complete the
wizard to set up geographical location and download any extra data (Internet
connection required).
Launch Ekos either by press Ctrl+K, or by pressing on the Dome-shaped icon in
the Toolbar
It is recommended to use the Ekos Profile Wizard to set up your first profile. The
wizard automatically starts up the first time you fire Ekos in KStars. To start it
again, please the wizard-wand icon in Ekos summary screen.
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