iKarus StellarMate X - Connecting Your Equipment; Connecting from Ekos

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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.
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 .
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.