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Pegasus EQDIR USB Stick for EQMOD

Pegasus EQDIR USB Stick for EQMOD

by Pegasus Astro
SKU PEG-EQDIR-USB-RJ
CA$55.00 - CA$60.00
CA$55.00
CA$55.00 - CA$60.00
CA$55.00
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  • Directly connects Sky-Watcher & Orion mounts to a PC for EQMOD control
  • Replaces the need for a hand controller
  • Available with native RJ45 or an included DB9 adapter
  • Uses a genuine FTDI chip for driver stability
  • Supported on Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, 11, OSX, and Linux
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  • Pegasus EQDIR USB Stick for EQMOD

    The Pegasus EQDIR USB Stick for EQMOD is a direct USB-to-serial adapter that connects your PC to compatible Sky-Watcher and Orion mounts like the EQ6-R Pro and Atlas EQ-G. EQMOD talks to the mount through it directly, so no handbox controller is needed, which is why Pegasus calls it perfect for remote observatories. This compact USB Type-A stick uses an original FTDI chip, compatible with Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 and 11, OSX and Linux. On Windows, Windows Update installs the latest FTDI driver for you.

    Direct PC Control for EQMOD

    This adapter's primary function is to eliminate the hand controller from your imaging setup. Instead of routing commands through the SynScan handset, the Pegasus EQDIR stick allows software like EQMOD to communicate directly with your mount's motor control board. One USB stick replaces the handset and its cable, and every mount command comes from the same PC that runs your capture and guiding software.

    RJ45 & DB9 Versions for Sky-Watcher and Orion Mounts

    Pegasus offers two versions to ensure compatibility across a wide range of mounts. The correct choice depends entirely on the port on your mount. The DB9 model is simply the RJ45 version with an included RJ45-to-DB9 adapter, allowing it to service both newer and older mounts.

    • RJ45 version (PEG-EQDIR-USB-RJ): Sky-Watcher EQ3 PRO, EQM-35 PRO, AZ EQ5-GT, HEQ5, HEQ5 Pro, AZ-HEQ5, AZ EQ6-GT, EQ6-R, EQ6-R Pro and EQ8; Orion Sirius EQ-G Go and Sirius Pro AZ/EQ-G.
    • DB9 version (PEG-EQDIR-USB-DB9): Sky-Watcher EQ6 and NEQ6; Orion Atlas EQ-G Computerized GoTo.

    Genuine FTDI Chipset for Plug-and-Play Stability

    At the core of the EQDIR stick is an original FTDI (Future Technology Devices International) USB-to-serial chip. Pegasus uses the original chip, not a clone, and lists it as fully compatible and functional with Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 and 11, OSX and Linux. For Windows users, drivers are installed automatically via Windows Update as soon as you plug the device in. Setup is three steps: plug the RJ45 cable (or the DB9 adapter) into your mount, plug the stick into your computer, and choose the discovered COM port in the EQMOD settings.

  • How do I connect the Pegasus EQDIR USB Stick to my Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro mount?

    The Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro uses an RJ45 port for direct control. Plug the RJ45 cable of the EQDIR stick into the mount, then plug the USB stick into your computer. Open your EQMOD software, select the newly appeared COM port, and connect.

    Does the Pegasus EQDIR USB Stick work with older mounts like the Sky-Watcher NEQ6?

    Yes. The Sky-Watcher NEQ6 uses the older DB9 serial port. You will need to purchase the DB9 version of the Pegasus EQDIR USB Stick, which includes an RJ45 to DB9 adapter. Attach the adapter to the stick's cable, plug it into your mount, and you can control it directly from your PC.

    Do I need to install drivers for the Pegasus EQDIR USB Stick on Windows 11?

    No, manual installation is typically not required. The Pegasus EQDIR USB Stick uses a genuine FTDI chip, and Windows Update will automatically find and install the correct drivers as soon as you plug it into a USB port on your Windows 10 or 11 computer.

    Can I use the Pegasus EQDIR USB Stick to control my mount without the hand controller?

    Yes, that is its main purpose. The EQDIR adapter is designed to completely replace the hand controller for PC-based control. EQMOD then communicates directly with the mount from your PC.

    What's the difference between the RJ45 and DB9 versions of the Pegasus EQDIR USB Stick?

    The core device is the same. The DB9 version simply includes an RJ45 to DB9 adapter in the box. If you only own modern mounts like the EQ6-R Pro, the RJ45 version is all you need. If you have an older mount like an Atlas EQ-G or might use one in the future, the DB9 version provides that extra flexibility.

    I'm setting up a remote observatory with an EQ6-R. Is the Pegasus EQDIR USB Stick the right tool for PC control?

    Yes. The EQ6-R takes the RJ45 version, and Pegasus describes the EQDIR as perfect for remote observatories: the observatory PC controls the mount through EQMOD with no handbox in the chain.

  • Adapter Type EQDirect USB to serial adapter for EQMOD
    Chipset Original FTDI USB to serial
    PC Connector USB Type-A stick
    Mount Connector RJ45 (PEG-EQDIR-USB-RJ); DB9 version (PEG-EQDIR-USB-DB9) adds an RJ45 to DB9 adapter
    RJ45 Mount Compatibility Sky-Watcher EQ3 PRO, EQM-35 PRO, AZ EQ5-GT, HEQ5, HEQ5 Pro, AZ-HEQ5, AZ EQ6-GT, EQ6-R, EQ6-R Pro, EQ8; Orion Sirius EQ-G Go, Sirius Pro AZ/EQ-G
    DB9 Mount Compatibility Sky-Watcher EQ6, NEQ6; Orion Atlas EQ-G Computerized GoTo
    Operating Systems Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, 11, OSX, Linux (Windows Update installs the FTDI driver)

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