How do I connect my Celestron telescope to WiFi?
How do I connect my Celestron telescope to WiFi?
Simply plug the WiFi module into your telescope’s hand control or AUX port and connect your device to its wireless signal. Instantly, your device becomes a wireless hand control for your telescope, guiding you through the alignment process and slewing to any celestial object with a simple tap.
How do I reset my Celestron WiFi adapter?
Power off the mount, exit SkyPortal, power on the mount and start again. If you still have problems, use a paperclip to press the WiFi reset button on the mount/module.
How do I connect my SkyPortal app to my telescope?
How to use the Celestron SkyPortal App. Simply hold up your mobile phone or tablet up to display the night sky on your screen where you see labeled constellations and celestial objects. Tap on the object that you are interested in viewing, select “GoTo”, and watch your telescope find and center the object for you!
How do I connect my sky safari to my telescope?
Connect via Bluetooth – If selected, SkySafari will only attempt to communicate with your telescope using a bluetooth serial adapter. The adapter must be turned on, physically connected to your telescope’s serial port, and paired with your Android device.
How do you align in SkyPortal?
Once you have connected your phone to the mount’s WiFi, open the Celestron SkyPortal app. It’ll look like this if you hold your phone sideways (in “landscape”). Touch “connect and align”. The mount will get time, date and location information from your phone and immediately start the star alignment procedure.
What is WiFi module?
The ESP8266 WiFi Module is a self contained SOC with integrated TCP/IP protocol stack that can give any microcontroller access to your WiFi network. The ESP8266 is capable of either hosting an application or offloading all WiFi networking functions from another application processor.
How do I connect my Celestron 8se to my computer?
Plug the Celestron supplied cable into the base of the HandController, connect the two cables together, turn on the scope, then plug into the USB port on the computer. You the need to check the computer can ‘see’ the serial port provided. The WiFi dongle plugs into the ‘aux’ port on the mount base.
Is there a wifi adapter for a Celestron telescope?
WiFi module is compatible with all current Celestron computerized telescopes and select older models. Unit does not require batteries or external power. Get WiFi Access to the Universe with SkyPortal WiFi Module (Formerly known as the SkyQ Link 2)
How does the Celestron skyportal WiFi Control Module work?
Celestron’s SkyPortal WiFi Module turns your smartphone or tablet into your own personal planetarium and observatory! Simply plug the WiFi module into your telescope’s Hand Control or AUX port and connect to its wireless signal with your device.
Is there a free app for Celestron skyportal?
Along with the SkyPortal Wifi Module, the free Celestron SkyPortal app is a necessary component to turn your iOS or Android device into a wireless hand controller for your telescope. Download it from Google Play or the App Store and you’ll enjoy exploring over 100,000 celestial objects via multi-media presentations.
Is the SkyQ link a good wifi adapter?
The SkyQ is a good device, compact and convenience since it does do required external power source. However it’s very week in performance. You need the app in order to use it. The app is limited only for iOS. This app control is also limited. Do not expect Celestron help, they do not have their staff train on how to with the device.