{"product_id":"ioptron-8434","title":"iOptron StarFi TM Wi-Fi Telescope Adapter","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds 802.11b\/g\/n Wi-Fi control to compatible iOptron mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables wireless GoTo from smartphones, tablets, and computers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Sky Safari Pro on both iOS and Android\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides full ASCOM driver support for PC-based control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures both Access Point (AP) and Station (STA) network modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarFi\u003csup\u003eTM\u003c\/sup\u003e Wi-Fi Telescope Adapter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iOptron StarFi\u003csup\u003eTM\u003c\/sup\u003e Wi-Fi Telescope Adapter adds robust 802.11b\/g\/n wireless control to a wide range of iOptron mounts, supporting both AP and STAtion network modes for maximum flexibility. It enables full GoTo slewing from your iOS and Android devices running Sky Safari Pro, and requires an external 12V power source only for certain mounts like the SmartEQ\/Pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWireless GoTo Using 802.11b\/g\/n Wi-Fi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEliminate cable snags and the need to stay tethered to your mount. The StarFi adapter creates its own wireless network, allowing you to connect and control your telescope from a comfortable distance using your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Password protection ensures your connection remains secure during star parties or group observing sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBroad Mount Support Requiring up to 12V External Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StarFi adapter is designed for a broad array of iOptron mounts, though some models require specific cables or power arrangements. This ensures you can bring modern wireless control to both new and legacy iOptron systems. Note that for SmartEQ\/Pro mounts, an external 12V power source is necessary for operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirectly Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e CEM60, CEM60-EC, iEQ45 Pro, iEQ30 Pro, ZEQ25, and CEM25 mounts connect directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequires Adapters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Older iEQ45\/iEQ30 mounts with 8407 or 8406 hand controllers, as well as Cube Pro and Cube II mounts with the 8408 HC, require specific iOptron cables or standard DB9 connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnsupported Mounts:\u003c\/strong\u003e This adapter does not support the original Cube, MiniTower, or SmartStar PR series mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo Network Modes for ASCOM \u0026amp; Sky Safari Pro\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StarFi features two distinct network modes to suit any observing environment. In Access Point (AP) mode, the adapter creates its own Wi-Fi hotspot, perfect for direct connection in the field. In Station (STA) mode, it connects to your existing home Wi-Fi network, allowing seamless control from a PC in another room via the iOptron ASCOM driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the StarFi adapter to control my CEM25 mount with Sky Safari Pro on my iPad?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003eStarFi adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e is fully compatible with the \u003cstrong\u003eCEM25\u003c\/strong\u003e mount and supports \u003cstrong\u003eSky Safari Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e on iOS devices like the iPad. You can connect your iPad directly to the StarFi's Wi-Fi network and enjoy complete wireless GoTo control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow can I control my CEM60 mount from my laptop inside while imaging the Orion Nebula (M42)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo control your \u003cstrong\u003eCEM60\u003c\/strong\u003e from an indoor laptop, you would configure the \u003cstrong\u003eStarFi adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003eSTAtion (STA) mode\u003c\/strong\u003e. This connects the adapter to your home Wi-Fi network. Your laptop, on the same network, can then connect to the mount using the iOptron ASCOM driver in your preferred imaging software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between AP and STAtion mode on the StarFi adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccess Point (AP) mode\u003c\/strong\u003e is the default setting where the \u003cstrong\u003eStarFi\u003c\/strong\u003e creates its own Wi-Fi network. You connect your phone or tablet directly to it, which is ideal for field use where no other network is available. \u003cstrong\u003eSTAtion (STA) mode\u003c\/strong\u003e allows the StarFi to join an existing Wi-Fi network, like your home router, enabling control from any device on that network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat do I need to connect the StarFi to my older iEQ45 mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe required cables for an older \u003cstrong\u003eiEQ45\u003c\/strong\u003e depend on its hand controller.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you have the \u003cstrong\u003e8407 hand controller\u003c\/strong\u003e, you will need a DB9 RS232 male-to-male connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you have the \u003cstrong\u003e8406 hand controller\u003c\/strong\u003e, you will need both a DB9 RS232 male-to-male connector and an iOptron RS232-RJ9 cable (#8412).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eMy SmartEQ Pro mount isn't powering the StarFi adapter. What's wrong?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is expected behavior. The \u003cstrong\u003eSmartEQ Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSmartEQ\u003c\/strong\u003e mounts cannot supply power through their ports to run the \u003cstrong\u003eStarFi adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e. You must connect an external \u003cstrong\u003e12V DC power source\u003c\/strong\u003e directly to the StarFi for it to function with these specific mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the StarFi adapter work with a non-iOptron mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStarFi adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed and supported for iOptron mounts. While it may work with other manufacturers' mounts that use serial control, this is not guaranteed. Doing so would likely require a DB9 RS232 male-to-male connector and an iOptron RS232-RJ9 cable (#8412), and would be considered an experimental setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eStarFi\u003csup\u003eTM\u003c\/sup\u003e Wi-Fi Adapter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003e6P6C Power Cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003e4P4C Serial Cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eInstruction Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/ioptron-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eiOptron Warranty Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"iOptron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52917313437981,"sku":"IOP-8434","price":189.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/iOptron-StarFi-sup-TM-sup-Wi-Fi-Telescope-Adapter-1_8063d1a1-337f-45b1-b520-765f1ed6730f.jpg?v=1789142588","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr\/products\/ioptron-8434","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}