Could someone please describe how to install Sky Safari 6 to control an EQ6-R mount by MacOS cabled directly to the mount's USB connector? No camera, autoguide, or wifi. Just direct mount control. Thanks so much!
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Keiron Smith Phil,
On MacOS, you need a USB-to-Serial cable. And, a SkyWatcher RS232 serial cable.
From the EQ6-R product listing page:
The hand controller can also connect to a computer using the supplied RS232 cable (USB adapter available), enabling computer control with most astronomy programs.
If required, we also sell the SkyWatcher RS232 serial cable.
Connect like this:
Mac >>> Serial-to-USB >>> SkyWatcher RS232 cable >>> SkyWatcher hand controller
In SkySafari, select ScopeType "SkyWatcher SynScan"
Star-align your mount using the hand controller before you connect with SkySafari.
Thanks!
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