{"product_id":"sky-watcher-synscan-usb-adapter","title":"Sky-Watcher SynScan USB Adapter","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConverts a Sky-Watcher GoTo mount's serial connection to a USB-B port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 2.0 connection to your PC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls the mount directly, without the hand controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with the SynScan Pro App for Windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLets you update the mount's motor control firmware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes EQ (8-pin to 8-pin) and AZ (8-pin to 6-pin) cables\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\u003eDownloads\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\u003eSky-Watcher SynScan USB Adapter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sky-Watcher SynScan USB Adapter lets you connect a Sky-Watcher GoTo mount that has a serial port to a PC through a USB-B port, replacing outdated serial connections. Over its USB 2.0 link, you can control the mount directly from the SynScan Pro App for Windows or your astrophotography software, without the hand controller, and update the mount's motor control firmware. Both cables are included: an EQ cable (8-pin to 8-pin) and an AZ cable (8-pin to 6-pin).\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\u003eDirect PC Control Without the Hand Controller\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlug the adapter into your mount and your computer, and the PC takes over GoTo and tracking commands. You can run the SynScan Pro App for Windows or the astrophotography software you already use for imaging sessions, and keep the hand controller in the case.\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\u003e2 Cables Included for EQ and AZ Mounts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EQ cable (8-pin to 8-pin) connects to Sky-Watcher equatorial mounts, and the AZ cable (8-pin to 6-pin) connects to alt-azimuth mounts. With both cables in the box, the same adapter works across most SynScan mounts in your collection.\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\"\u003eWhich mounts does the SynScan USB Adapter work with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is designed for Sky-Watcher GoTo mounts with a serial port and works with most SynScan mounts. Use the EQ cable (8-pin to 8-pin) for equatorial mounts and the AZ cable (8-pin to 6-pin) for alt-azimuth mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDo I still need the hand controller?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The adapter connects the mount directly to your PC, so you can control it without the hand controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhich software can I use with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky-Watcher designed it for the SynScan Pro App for Windows, and it also lets you control the mount from astrophotography software on your PC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I update my mount's firmware with this adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Sky-Watcher lists updating the mount's motor control firmware as one of the adapter's uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDo I need this adapter if my mount already has a USB port?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The adapter is intended for mounts with a serial port. Mounts that already include a USB port, such as the EQ8-R, connect to a PC directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e050234301077\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputer Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 2.0 (USB-B port)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial port, via the EQ or AZ cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEQ Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-pin to 8-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAZ Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-pin to 6-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSky-Watcher GoTo mounts with a serial port (most SynScan mounts)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynScan Pro App for Windows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand Controller Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\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\"\u003eSynScan USB 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\"\u003eEQ Cable (8-pin to 8-pin)\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\"\u003eAZ Cable (8-pin to 6-pin)\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.skywatcherusa.com\/pages\/firmware-and-software\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\" class=\"DAV-img-box\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"#0047a7\" d=\"M128 32C92.7 32 64 60.7 64 96l0 256 64 0 0-256 384 0 0 256 64 0 0-256c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64L128 32zM19.2 384C8.6 384 0 392.6 0 403.2C0 445.6 34.4 480 76.8 480l486.4 0c42.4 0 76.8-34.4 76.8-76.8c0-10.6-8.6-19.2-19.2-19.2L19.2 384z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Software\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/sky-watcher-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSky-Watcher 2-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sky-Watcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67666294735133,"sku":"SW-S30107","price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/S30107_SynScanUSBAdapter.jpg?v=1790966958","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/sky-watcher-synscan-usb-adapter","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}