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Does SkyWire Work With Celestron USB Hand Controllers? (Answer: No - Get SkyFi 3)

I recently bought a skywire for use with my Celestron Nexstar 5SE in the hopes of using SkySafari Pro on an iPad.  I also acquired the Simulation Curriculum adaptor recommended by Simulations Curriculum (https://store.simulationcurriculum.com/collections/accessories/products/telescope-serial-cable).  Unfortunately, my handset on the Nexstar has a micro-usb port rather than a traditional RS232 and/or phone-jack style port.

I read repeatedly NOT to use the AUX port on the base of the telescope.

Is there any way to get the SkyWire (wired) connection between an ipad/iphone and a Nexstar5SE with the micro-usb port on the handcontroller?  Worried about buying the only RS232 to micro-usb adaptor I can find (here) out of concerns for communication protocols.

Help!

Thanks to all!

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    Bill Tschumy

    Sorry, not the SkyWire can't be used with the new Celestron USB hand controllers.  Some people suggest putting a serial-to-USB adapter between them but this will not work without the appropriate drivers, which can't be installed on the iPhone.

    I understand it can be hard to find all the relevant info on a purchase, but in the specifications on our product page we do say:

    • Telescope compatibility: any telescope model with an RS-232 serial port.
    • Not Compatible with:  Celestron USB Hand Controllers

     

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    Keiron Smith

    Hi Bob,

    We are going to contact you about returning the SkyWire.  If you want to pay the difference we can send you a SkyFi 3 instead.  And, SkyFi 3 does work with Celestron USB.

    Thanks!

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