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AuxFi - AUX port WiFi adapter for Celestron GoTo mounts
$ 41.71
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Description
AuxFi is a wireless WiFi adapter for Celestron GoTo mounts.AuxFi
connects to the AUX port on the mount and is designed to quickly aim the telescope using mobile devices and PCs.
Important:
No external power or battery is required to turn on this WiFi adapter!
If your Celestron telescope does not have an additional AUX port, you can order the
AUX Port Splitter for
Celestron
(
https://www.ebay.com/itm/312819360085)
, a compatible 6-pin splitter for splitting the hand controller connection port. The following models are currently known to have no AUX port: LCM series and AS-GT (CG-5) Advanced GT series.
Compatibility Information - AuxFi WiFi Module is compatible with the following Celestron mounts:
Advanced VX
Astro Fi
CG-5 (requires CG-5 Aux splitter cable)
CGE
CGE Pro
CGEM
CGEM II
CGEM DX
CPC
CPC Deluxe HD
LCM
Nexstar GT (2015 models and newer with Aux splitter cable)
NexStar Evolution
NexStar SLT
NexStar SE
SkyProdigy (no automatic alignment)
CGX
CGX-L
AuxFi WiFi Module is NOT compatible with the following Celestron mounts:
NexStar i Series ,
NexStar GPS,
Ultima 2000 ,
early generation GoTo mounts (such as Compustar)
How to start:
1. Connect the WiFi AuxFi adapter to the AUX port on the mount (before powering on the telescope);
2. Turn on the telescope.
3. Turn on Wi-Fi mode on your mobile device and connect to an access point with SSID - "AuxFi". When connected, the device asks for a password. The default password is "12345678".
An example of setting up and controlling a telescope using SkySafari software:
1.Download and install SkySafari software. In the main menu go to "Settings";
2.Scroll down to the "Telescope" section and click "Settings";
3.Select the type of equipment used "Scope Type - Celestron WiFi" and the type of mount, depending on your setting "Mount Type - Equatorial Goto (German)" or "Alt-Az. Go to ". In the" Communication settings "section, select the type of wireless connection -" Use Direct Connect ".
4.Go back to the main menu and click "Connect".
If done correctly, you will hear a pleasant sound, and a crosshair with concentric circles will appear on the screen, indicating the direction in which the telescope is looking. On the sides there will be buttons that allow you to move the telescope along the axes of the mount.
You can now point the telescope at objects using the SkySafari Object Database. For more information on how to use all the features of the SkySafari software, visit the SkySafari official website.
AuxFi also works with SkyPortal mobile app and CPWI app (Celestron PWI Telescope Control Software) for PC.
If necessary, SSID (username) and password can be changed to individual ones. To do this, open the SkySafari or SkyPortal application, go to the "Communication Settings" section and select the menu - "Configure Access Point".
In order to improve the quality of the product, the manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the design and equipment without notifying users.