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Can SkySafari On Android Communicate With Orion XX16g Using A Wired Connection? (Answer: No. SkyFi 3 or SkyBT Is Required)

jere.yost69

November 02, 2018 20:00

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When I connect my Orion XX16g to my android tablet, SkySafari Pro is not able to communicate with the telescope. I connect the tablet to the XX16g with cables. the XX16g does not have WiFi or Bluetooth capability I believe. The ap only gives choices for connecting via Bluetooth or WiFi but the XX16g doesn't have those capabilities I have to connect the tablet to the telescope using cables. Is there anything I can do?

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  Keiron Smith November 02, 2018 20:07

  Hi Jere, 

  SkySafari on Android can not only connect using WiFi or Bluetooth.  You need our SkyFi 3 or SkyBT device.

  http://skysafariastronomy.com/skyfi-3-professional-astronomy-telescope-control.html

  https://store.simulationcurriculum.com/products/skybt-bluetooth-wireless-telescope-controller

  Thanks!

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  jere.yost69 November 03, 2018 01:41

  After reading the descriptions by following your links, it appears the SkyFi 3 utilizes an internet connection. What if I am at a remote dark sky site such as in the mountains where there is no Internet? Would it not work then?

   

  Would the SkyBT work without Internet?