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Sky-Watcher SynScan Wifi Adapter

Sky-Watcher SynScan Wifi Adapter

by Sky-Watcher
SKU SW-S30103
CA$100.00 - CA$100.00
CA$100.00
CA$100.00 - CA$100.00
CA$100.00
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  • Enables full wireless control of all Sky-Watcher GoTo mounts
  • Operated via the free SynScan Pro app for iOS and Android
  • Replaces the traditional hand controller with your smartphone or tablet
  • Includes both 6-to-8 pin (AZ) and 8-to-8 pin (EQ) cables
  • Creates its own WiFi network; no internet connection required
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  • Sky-Watcher SynScan WiFi Adapter

    The Sky-Watcher SynScan WiFi Adapter modernizes your observing setup by enabling full wireless GoTo control from your smartphone or tablet. It connects directly to your mount's hand controller port using the included 6-to-8 pin or 8-to-8 pin cable, replacing the physical controller entirely. With the robust SynScan Pro app, available for both iOS and Android, you gain a graphical, intuitive interface for alignment, object selection, and slewing, all without the tangle of extra wires at the telescope.

    Control Your Mount from the SynScan Pro App

    This adapter transforms your personal device into a powerful, full-featured astronomical controller. The SynScan Pro app is more than a simple remote; it contains a database of celestial objects, advanced alignment routines, and telescope status information, all accessible from a familiar touch interface. The app connects to the adapter's self-generated WiFi network, meaning you don't need an active internet connection or router in the field to operate your telescope.

    • Full GoTo Functionality: Access alignment procedures, slew to objects from the internal database, and sync on targets just as you would with the physical hand controller.
    • Intuitive Interface: Navigate the sky using a graphical planetarium interface on your device, making object selection faster and more intuitive.
    • No Internet Required: The module acts as its own WiFi access point, ensuring a reliable connection even at remote dark-sky sites.

    SynScan WiFi Adapter vs. the SynScan V5 Hand Controller

    While the standard V5 hand controller is a reliable tool, the SynScan WiFi Adapter offers a fundamentally different operating experience. The primary trade-off is moving from a dedicated, physical keypad to a screen-based app on a device you already own.

    • User Interface: The adapter allows for a richer, graphical planetarium interface on a larger color screen, which many users find easier to navigate than the text-based menus of the hand controller.
    • Power Consumption: The WiFi adapter draws power from the mount, but your smartphone or tablet's battery life becomes a factor for long observing sessions. The hand controller has no such dependency.
    • Firmware Updates: Updating the app is typically faster and easier through your device's app store than updating the firmware on a physical hand controller.
    • Physical Feedback: The hand controller offers tactile feedback from physical buttons, which can be easier to operate with gloves on in cold weather.

    Universal Compatibility with Sky-Watcher GoTo Mounts

    The SynScan WiFi Adapter is engineered to work with the entire line of Sky-Watcher's SynScan-equipped GoTo mounts. To ensure broad compatibility across different mount types and generations, two separate cables are included in the box. This eliminates any guesswork when connecting to your specific equipment.

    • For Equatorial Mounts: Use the included 8-pin-to-8-pin cable for models like the EQ6-R Pro, HEQ5, AZ-EQ5, and AZ-EQ6.
    • For Alt-Azimuth Mounts: Use the 6-pin-to-8-pin cable for mounts like the AZ-GTi (in EQ mode), SolarQuest, and other AZ models with a 6-pin port.
    • Important Note: This adapter is not compatible with the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer or Star Adventurer Mini tracking platforms.

  • How do I connect the SynScan WiFi Adapter to my Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro mount?

    For the EQ6-R Pro and other Sky-Watcher equatorial mounts, you will use the included 8-pin-to-8-pin cable. Plug one end into the port on the WiFi adapter and the other end into the port on the mount labeled "Hand Control." Then, power on your mount, search for the SynScan WiFi network on your phone, and connect to it before opening the SynScan Pro app.

    Can I use the SynScan WiFi Adapter for astrophotography with software like N.I.N.A. or an ASIAIR?

    Yes. The SynScan WiFi Adapter creates a network that allows computer control. You can connect your capture computer or an ASIAIR to the adapter's WiFi network. In your control software, you will typically select the "SynScan App" or "SynScan Mobile" driver to establish a connection with the mount for slewing, guiding, and plate solving.

    Does the SynScan WiFi Adapter require an internet connection to work in the field?

    No, an internet connection is not required. The adapter generates its own local WiFi network. You simply connect your smartphone, tablet, or computer directly to this "SynScan" network to communicate with the mount.

    Will the SynScan WiFi Adapter work with my Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i?

    No. The SynScan WiFi Adapter is not compatible with the Star Adventurer or Star Adventurer Mini. These platforms have their own built-in WiFi for controlling settings via the Star Adventurer Console app and are not GoTo systems in the same way as the larger SynScan mounts.

    What are the main advantages of using the SynScan WiFi Adapter over the standard hand controller?

    The primary advantages are a modern, graphical user interface on a device you already own, the elimination of a coiled cable that can snag in the dark, and easier updates via the app store. The visual planetarium display in the SynScan Pro app makes finding and identifying targets much more intuitive than scrolling through text-based menus.

    Which cable do I use for my Sky-Watcher mount?

    The adapter includes two cables to fit all compatible mounts:

    • Use the 8-pin-to-8-pin cable for most equatorial mounts (HEQ5, EQ6-R, AZ-EQ6, etc.).
    • Use the 6-to-8-pin cable for alt-azimuth mounts that have a 6-pin hand controller port.
  • Compatibility All Sky-Watcher SynScan GoTo mounts
    Incompatible With Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer, Star Adventurer Mini
    Control App SynScan Pro (iOS and Android)
    Connectivity Creates its own WiFi network
    Cables Included 6-pin to 8-pin (for AZ mounts), 8-pin to 8-pin (for EQ mounts)

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    • 6-pin to 8-pin Cable (for AZ Mounts)

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    • 8-pin to 8-pin Cable (for EQ Mounts)

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  • Sky-Watcher 2-Year Limited Warranty