The StarSense takes a USB-mini connector. The SkyFi 3 takes a USB-micro. So you would need a cable with those connectors. We do not sell the cable.
You will not need an rs-232.
Keiron Smith
The StarSense takes a USB-mini connector. The SkyFi 3 takes a USB-micro. So you would need a cable with those connectors. We do not sell the cable.
You will not need an rs-232.
hi , I thought this would need an A-Male to Mini-B Cable? So A end into SkyFi3 and B into Starsense handset?
e.g.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00NH13S44/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1?
Using the cable posted initially, looks like you'd be plugging the Starsense into the Skyfi power socket, as that is what the mini-b is labelled as?
just bought this cable and it doesnt work?
Jamie,
Sorry no one got back to you on this. Did you ever get it to work? If not, it is likely you need to update the firmware in the SkyFi 3. The ability to connect to the new Celestron USB hand controllers was only added in version 1.3.x. The instruction for downloading and updating the firmware are on this page (midway down):
http://www.skysafariastronomy.com/skyfi-3-professional-astronomy-telescope-control.html
Bill - you didn't respond to the cable question, and I have the same one. Can we just use a standard USB A-Mail to Mini-B cable to connect the Starsense handset, as Jamie asked with his link example above, or do we have to purchase an unusual cable like the USB Mini-B to USB Micro-B ? The SkyFi III has both A and Micro ports - can I use the A port for simplicity?
No, we don't support serial control via USB on Android. It is on our list of possible enhancements
Same rig, same question.
Sorry, Bill - just want to be sure I’m really supposed to be plugging my HC into what’s described as a power plug.
Please confirm - mini to macro is the way to go?
David,
Use a USB-to-USB-Mini cable to connect SkyFi 3’s USB “A” port to the Celestron telescope’s USB “Mini” port on the hand controller.
https://skysafariastronomy.com/skyfi_3_quickstart_guide.pdf