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Step 1.
Connect the ScopeCOM module DB9 (M) data connector to the telescope mount
base or hand controller RS232 DB9 (F) cable assembly. For those telescope mounts that
contain a DB9 (F) connector on the mount base, you will need a standard DB9 (F) to DB9 (M)
cable assembly. Apply power to the ScopeCOM module. The ScopeCOM module will then
create a WiFi network named
ScopeCOM
.
Enter WiFi WPA Encryption Key:
Entering the WiFi WPA encryption key should only have
to be entered when establishing an initial connection using your Windows computer. The
WPA security key is
12345678
. Use the Windows
Network and .Sharing
menu to save this
network profile.
Note:
Once a connection is established to the ScopeCOM generated WiFi network,
ScopeCOM assigns the Windows computer wireless adapter an IP address. This places the
ScopeCOM module and the Windows computer on the same IP network
Step 2.
Power and position the telescope mount per the manufacturer’s instructions. Note
that most amateur astronomer telescope systems require alignment prior to establishing
GoTo telescope control.
Step 3.
If you configured the HW VSP3 settings as shown above, you may now start the HW
VSP3 application. In the Standalone version you must start the HW VSP3 software each
time the computer is booted (or use the Startup menu). The HW VSP3 application will then
open the previously configured COM port and minimize to the task bar.
Step 4.
Start
The Sky
Windows application.
Step 5.
Access the Windows
Network and Sharing
menu or similar Windows WiFi network
settings menu and connect to the
ScopeCOM
WiFi network.
Step 6.
Open
The Sky
Telescope
menu as shown below.
