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Onstep GOTO User Manual

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OnStep GOTO Quick Start Guide
for Hubble Optics
UP12G/UL16G/UL20G/UL24G
(R 1.3.1, 10/3/2023)
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................2
2 Hardware Setup...........................................................................................................4
3 OnStep drivers Installation..........................................................................................5
4 OnStep GoTo Controller.............................................................................................6
4.1 Power Supply.......................................................................................................9
4.2 LED Operation.....................................................................................................9
4.3 DB9 Encoder Port Connection...........................................................................10
5 Smart Hand Pad.........................................................................................................11
5.1 Initialization Sequence.......................................................................................12
5.2 Starting Up.........................................................................................................12
5.3 Button Functions................................................................................................12
5.4 Use......................................................................................................................13
5.5 Icons...................................................................................................................13
5.6 Menu structure 3.x.............................................................................................15
5.6.1 Main Menu [center button long press]........................................................15
5.6.2 Feature Key menu.......................................................................................20
6 Telescope Encoder Wiring and Setup.......................................................................20
7 Using Browser to Configure and Control the Controller..........................................21
8 Quick Start Operations via OnStep Android App.....................................................27
9 Quick Operation Guide on Sky Safari......................................................................33
10 Quick Operation Guide on Stellarium.....................................................................35
10.1 Quick Operation Guide on Stellarium Mobile Plus.........................................36
10.2 Quick Operation Guide on Stellarium on MS Windows platform...................39
11 Telescope control via ASCOM Planetarium programs...........................................45
12 Smart Telescope Setup via INDI on Raspberry Pi 4B...........................................45
12.1 Smart Scope using stellarmate.........................................................................46
12.2 Smart Scope using ASiair Pro / Plus................................................................46
13 Imaging with ULXXG............................................................................................46
14 Limited Warranty....................................................................................................46
15 Technical Support...................................................................................................47
Appendix A: Motor and Motor Encoder Pin Out.........................................................47
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Onstep GOTO Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandOnstep
ModelGOTO
CategoryControl Systems
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 Introduction

2 Hardware Setup

3 OnStep Driver Installation

4 OnStep GoTo Controller

4.1 Power Supply Details

Details power connector, supply, and important warnings for the controller.

4.2 LED Operation

Explains the function of the four LEDs on the controller for status indication.

4.3 DB9 Encoder Port Connection

Details the pin configuration for the DB9 encoder port and its uses.

5 Smart Hand Pad

5.1 Initialization Sequence

Describes the step-by-step process for initializing the Smart Hand Pad.

5.2 Starting Up

Explains the initial startup procedure for the Smart Hand Pad.

5.3 Button Functions

Details the functionality of each button on the Smart Hand Pad.

5.4 Use Key Functions

Explains how to use the main keys for navigation and feature selection.

5.5 Icons

Provides a guide to understanding the various icons displayed on the Hand Pad.

5.6 Menu Structure 3.x

Maps the menu structure of the Smart Hand Controller as of version 3.x.

5.6.2 Feature Key Menu

Explains selection and alteration of features like Guide Rate and Reticle.

6 Telescope Encoder Wiring and Setup

7 Using Browser to Configure and Control

8 Android App Operations

9 Sky Safari Quick Guide

10 Stellarium Operation

10.1 Stellarium Mobile Plus Setup

Guide for connecting Stellarium Mobile Plus via WiFi or Bluetooth.

10.2 Stellarium Windows (Bluetooth)

Steps for pairing and connecting Stellarium on Windows via Bluetooth.

11 ASCOM Planetarium Control

12 Smart Telescope Setup (INDI/RPi)

12.1 Smart Scope using stellarmate

Steps for using stellarmate and setting up WiFi connections.

12.2 Smart Scope using ASiair Pro/Plus

Recommendation for using ASiair Pro/Plus for smart scope functionality.

13 Imaging with ULXXG

14 Limited Warranty

15 Technical Support

Appendix A: Motor Encoder Pin Out

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