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Can I Connect SkySafari Directly To Astro Devices Encoder Via SkyWire (Answer: Unknown)

Ming Yang

June 17, 2019 00:00

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Hi, 

I have an encoder kit from Astro Devices that outputs signals through an RJ-45 cable. I am trying to figure out how to make it work with SkySafari on iOS.

Can I connect SkyWire to the RJ-45 cable through an adapter, and then connect the SkyWire to the iPhone?

I think it would depend on the pin mapping between the RJ-45 on the encoder and the RS-232 on SkyWire. 

Any advice?

Thank you!

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  Keiron Smith June 17, 2019 18:24

  Hi Ming, 

  No one has used SkyWire successfully with an adapter.  You are welcome to experiment.  But, your custom configuration is outside the scope of support for SkySafari + SkyWire.

  Thanks!

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  Sedmondson July 04, 2019 17:59

  I believe skywire is basically just a serial adapter for iOS, but the support personal here should know for sure.

  The encoders' RJ45 needs to be connected to a DSC, and then you can connect skywire to the DSC's serial port. So you need a Nexus (AstroDevices) or SkyCommander or similar box.