Products description
Pegasus EQDIR USB cable for EQMOD (DB9) for EQ6 mounts with the 9-pin connector.
This compact EQDir USB stick adapter for EQMOD allows you to connect various Skywatcher mounts directly to your PC or laptop in order to control them.
PC connection: USB
Connection mount: RJ45 and DB9 plug
Cable length: 2 m
Suitable for mounts: Skywatcher HEQ5, AZ-HEQ5, AZ-EQ6, EQ6-R, EQ6-R Pro, EQ8, EQ6, NEQ6
PegasusAstro EQDIR USB stick for EQMOD, DB9 version
This new compact EQDir USB stick adapter for EQMOD allows you to connect Skywatcher HEQ5 Syntrek/PRO, NEQ6 Syntrek/PRO, AZ EQ6-GT and EQ8 mounts directly to your PC or laptop. With this adapter you can remotely control your Skywatcher mount directly via your PC. No hand box controller is required and the device is perfect for remote controlled observatories.
The heart of the EQDIR is based on an FTDI USB-to-Serial chip
This chip is fully compatible and working with Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, OSX, Linux. There is no need to install external drivers as Windows Update will install the latest FTDI driver. Simply connect the device to your PC and get started.
Compact size
It's a USB stick!
EQDIR adapter for mounts with DB9 connection
Choose the appropriate model (DB9 or RJ45) for your mount model. You can use the same basic device on both mounts. If necessary, simply connect the RJ45 to DB9 adapter and you're ready to go.
Mount compatibility
RJ45 cable type
Skywatcher HEQ5
Skywatcher AZ-HEQ5
Skywatcher AZ-EQ6
Skywatcher EQ6-R
Skywatcher EQ8
Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro
DB9 cable type
Skywatcher EQ6
Skywatcher NEQ6
This article is the version with adapter, therefore also suitable for mounts with a DB9 connection!
Mount connection: RJ45 and DB9 (via adapter)
PC connection: USB type A (PC stick)
Length: 2 meters
Cable adaptation for mount: USB to DB9 (also RJ45)
EQDir USB stick adapter
RJ45 to DB9 adapter