iKarus StellarMate X - Skywatcher

The StellarMate X Manual
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not strictly necessary since the driver can automatically scan the local network for
mounts, albeit this operation may take a few minutes to complete whereas if the IP
address is known beforehand then the connection is immediate.
Selecting the correct driver
Selecting the appropiate driver for your mount usually depends on two factors:
· Mount model.
· Connection method (AUX Port, PC Port, Handset, WiFI, ..etc).
Mount Driver Connection Method Comments
· Advanced AVX
· CGEM / CGEM II
· CGX / CGX-L
· CPC / CPC Deluxe
· Nexstar
· Evolution
· Celestron GPS
· Celestron CPC
· Celestron Nexstar
· Celestron AVX
· Celestron CGX
· Older Nexstar HCs come with RJ9 plug. You need
Serial-to-USB adapter cable from HC to PC/Device.
· Modern Nexstar HCs come with USB Type-B port that
you can connect directly via a USB cable to your
device (no serial to USB adapter is required).
When connecting to your mount via Nexstar Handset (HC), there is a
single driver (Celestron GPS). The rest of the drivers (e.g. Celestron
CPC..etc) are aliases to the base Celestron GPS driver.
You must power and align your mount using the handset using any
supported alignment method (e.g. SkyAlign). Without aligning your mount
first, the driver will not connect to the handset.
· Advanced AVX WiFi
· CGEM / CGEM II WiFi
· CGX / CGX-L WiFi
· Evolution WiFi
· Celestron AUX
· Celestron WiFi
· Evolution WiFi
· Evolution WiFi Wedge
· CGEM II WiFi
· CGX WiFi
· Advanced VX WiFi
WiFi (No handset is required).
WiFi drivers automatically try to connect to the mount over WiFi (Default IP address
1.2.3.4 using TCP port 2000). If your mount is using a different IP address, set it in
the Connection tab of the INDI driver.
Handset is not required and no alignment is necessary before establishing
connection to the mount.
If using a Wedge, make sure to only select "Evolution WiFi Wedge" driver.
· Advanced AVX
· CGEM / CGEM II
· CGX / CGX-L
· CPC
· Celestron AUX
Wired AUX or PC Port (located on top of the base of the
scope).
Under driver Connection tab:
1. Set Connection Mode to Serial.
2. Set Port Type to AUX/PC .
Handset is not required and no alignment is necessary before establishing
connection to the mount.
SkyWatcher
All SkyWatcher & Orion Mounts, including EQMod driver.
Before connecting to your mount
1. Ensure the mount firmware is the latest as provided by your manufacturer.
2. Ensure mount has proper and suffcient power to operate. This is often a primary source
of issues connecting to mounts.
3. Read the mount manual and learn about the mount startup or Home Position . This is
the mechanical position the mount must be in before you turn on the power to the mount.
This basically falls under two categories:
1. Equatorial Mount : Telescope should be looking at the Celestial Pole (Polaris