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How To Connect SkySafari 6 Pro On iOS + iOptron AZ Mount Pro + Using iOptron IP Connection (Answer: SOLVED - Read On For Correct IP Address Setting)

SOLUTION:

IP address in SkySaf6pro       010.010.100.254  does NOT work  (WiFi will still connect, but Mount will NOT)

IP   10.10.100.254    DOES work

 

Background:

the SS6P software on both Android app and iPad will let you "load" both, but is coded in such a way that it won't recognize the extra "0" and therefore you can't connect to scope/mount.

Being new to both the iOptron documentation and SS6Pro... this was really frustrating, as the new User does what iOptron Docs says to "e.g.  add the Zeros / three digit"  , but the SkyS6p coders didn't write the code to recognize both conventions.   WiFi does connect Device to Mount; however, iOptron mount will NOT....unless 2 digit "10"     as in  "10.10.100.254" used.

 

Blue skies, Bill

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    Keiron Smith

    Hi Bill, 

    Is this for connecting SkySafari 6 Pro to iOptron's StarFi WiFi adapter?

    Thanks for posting your solution in the community forums!!

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    Bill

    Hi Keiron,

    Not using StarFi... just straight Wifi connection from iPad/Android to iOptron mount itself.

    blue skies

    Bill

     

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    Keiron Smith

    Thanks soooooo much, Bill!

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    Keiron Smith

    And, please a little more info.  Which mount are you connecting to?

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    Bill

    iOptron AZ Mount Pro / Firmware current ( as of 1 Feb )  190221 

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    Keiron Smith

    Thanks soooooo much, Bill!

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    Tanveer Gani

    This. I had the exact issue on Android as well. 010.010.100.254 doesn't work but 10.10.100.254 does! Looks like this could be fixed on the SkySafari side so it doesn't matter whether there is a leading zero. This cost me hours and in fact I replaced the entire control board on the mount thinking the WiFi was bad (which in turn required me to disassemble most of the mount, including the Az axis but that's poor design on iOptron's part).

     

    Tanveer

     

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    Jeffrey Thornton

    I thought I had an issue connecting my SkyFi III to the iOptron MiniTower  Pro with the 8401 Hand controller using SkySafari Pro, but I discover my issue. I am using the SkySafari on a Google Pixel 3 smartphone. In order for the phone to see the SkyFi, you must first align the scope using the MiniTower software and lock onto the target. For example, I used the planet Venus last night (because it's shining at a magnitude -4.5 and can't be missed) then connect the phone to the SkyFi III WiFi, this is where I was confused. Don't try a Bluetooth connection because it won't work. Go into settings, network & Internet Wi-Fi and allow the phone to search for the Wi-Fi signal coming from the SkyFi. You will then see the SkyFi listed. Just click on the SkyFi and then you will get a message that "SkyFi has no internet, and to tap for options. once you tap that question, you will be asked if you want to stay with the connection. Tap yes! If you don't, the phone will revert back to your home network and you won't be able to control the SkiFi. At this point, Get back into the SkySafari software and click Connect. At this point, you should be able to control the telescope using the SkySafari with the  smartphone.

    I should mention that you need to connect the hand controller to the SkiFi using the USB cable. I am having a issue with the cable coming out of the hand controller every time the scope moves from one area of the sky to the other. I was able to tighten the connection up with wrapping household tape around the USB B part of the cable, but that is not working well. I may use the silver duck tape, but not had the chance. I am open for suggestions..

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