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#1 2012-01-27 00:03:25

kenc3dan
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Newbie approval sought re:TTL-to-USB part for Celestron Sky-Watcher

Does this TTL to USB converter look like the right thing to connect this Celestron Sky-Watcher to a PC via USB and then drive it with Papywizard?
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/410n8%2BHhdNL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
http://www.amazon.com/UART-Module-Seria … ef=lh_ni_t
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41HhU2MwIxL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YL … GGRQPDAP9Y

I really don't need the Bluetooth convenience since I'm running a dedicated USB cable to the camera anyway for tethered remote control and capture of multiple images for HDR.
I've read the other entries on the subject but I really would like approval from someone experienced of these specific devices before I buy.

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#2 2012-02-01 12:29:04

jean80it
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Re: Newbie approval sought re:TTL-to-USB part for Celestron Sky-Watcher

If it's 5 volts then you should be ok. Beware, even if this is the right part, you can still break your equipment with it, because you still have to link it to the head, and this still requires some tinkering with sensitive stuff (namely, be always sure not to swap GND with any of the "hot" cables; also: remember the skywatcher outputs a scary 12v). Bluetooth is not only meant to be for wireless comfort... sometimes it is the only (practical) way to connect to some devices like all mobiles/tablets in the market. So, i still suggest you to build/buy a bluetooth adapter: i currently do multiple capture and HDR without cables with my Android App (but that's another story)

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#3 2012-02-01 18:33:10

claudevh
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Re: Newbie approval sought re:TTL-to-USB part for Celestron Sky-Watcher

Hello "kenc3dan" smile

Welcome on board ! wink

Please read teh next post carefully :

http://www.kolor.com/forum/t8410-usb-tt … 410#p71700


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