This is my third attempt to post my problem. Each time, no post is generated and no one responds. I cannot connect to my Skyfi with SkySarfari 6 pro from my iPhone or iPad. I can see the skyfi settings web page and I have done all the hard resets, reboots, and everything else posted in this forum with absolutely no success.
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Keiron Smith Hi Lawrence,
Please answer these questions:
- OS version number
- Scope make and model
- Hand controller firmware version number
- WiFi hardware (i.e. SkyFi 3)
- Confirm WiFi network connection via mobile device
- Serial cables
- SkySafari Scope Type setting
- Alignment type process via hand controller
- Photos of scope & cables setup
- Screenshot of error message
Thanks!
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Lawrence Kenyon 1. iOS version 13.5.1
2. ioptron smart eq Pro German equatorial mount
3. Hand controller Go2Nova #8408 Firmware information reads as follows: HC 170518, RA 161028, DEC 161028
4. SkyFi 3
5. I cannot confirm WiFi network connection via mobile device. How to do this?
6. Rs232 serial cable is from a prior SkyWire by Southern Stars
7. SkySafari Scope Type setting is iOptron Smart Eq/EQ/ZeQ sonf 8407/8, Equatorial Goto (German)
8. Alignment type process - I am trying to get a connection to the scope before going outside. I try one or two star alignment and just let the scope go to where it thinks the alignment stars are and click OK. still no connection
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Keiron Smith Turn on SkyFi 3
On your mobile device:
- OS Settings > WiFi Settings > find and select SkyFi 3
- On iOS, you should see a checkmark that you are connected. On Android, you should see "connected" under Current Network.
- If connection is confirmed go to 10.0.0.1 in a mobile web browser > you should see the SkyFi Settings Page.
Please tell me how far you get in the above steps.
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Lawrence Kenyon I was able to select SkyFi 3 under OS settings. There was checkmark
I was able to see the SkyFi Settings page
I attempted to connect and got the following error message:
Connection Failure
SkySafari 6 Pro can make a wireless network connection to the scope, but the scope is not responding. Make sure it is connected and powered on. Also check that your scope type is correct.
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Keiron Smith Gooooooood!
So, now you have to align the scope. Fake the alignment. The connect with SkySafari.
Fingers crossed.
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Lawrence Kenyon I did a fake one star alignment. Same error message.
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Keiron Smith What do you mean by this...
Rs232 serial cable is from a prior SkyWire by Southern Stars
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Lawrence Kenyon Years ago, Southern Stars corporation made a product similar to yours but it used a directly wired controller to connect an iPod to a telescope. The rs232 cable came attached to the adaptor that connected to my ipod. The composite cable worked when connected to a Celestron CGEM mount. Perhaps, this cable is no good.
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Keiron Smith The cable only works for Celestron mounts. So, there is your solution. Get an iOptron-specific cable and your setup will work fine.
We do not sell iOptron cables.
Thanks!
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Lawrence Kenyon I purchased an iOptron cable. Same exact error message.
Connection Failure
SkySafari 6 Pro can make a wireless network connection to the scope, but the scope is not responding. Make sure it is connected and powered on. Also check that your scope type is correct.
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Keiron Smith Lawrence,
Did you fake align first?
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Lawrence Kenyon I did a one star fake alignment. I have not had an opportunity to do a true alignment yet.
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Keiron Smith Please try ScopeType:
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iOptron CEM/EQ Pro/AZ Mount Pro
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Lawrence Kenyon That seems to work. I can connect to the telescope and get it to slew to objects in Skysafari at least indoors. The true test is when I have it aligned on the actual sky at night. Still, this is the biggest breakthrough. Thanks. I will update you.
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Keiron Smith An excellent result, Lawrence!
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