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Model: HitecAstro_EQDIR-1Brand: HitecAstro
This new compact and convenient EQDIR adapter allows direct connection of Skywatcher HEQ5, NEQ6 (Syntrek and PRO models) and AZ EQ6-GT mounts to your laptop.
The EQMOD project consists of a suite of open source applications that bypasses the hand-controller and communicates directly with the mount's stepper motor controller.
2m cable length.
Compatible with Windows XP, 7 & 8.
Windows Prolific Driver (zip)
EQMOD website
EQMOD User Group
NOTE: The 'HEQ5' and 'AZ EQ6-GT' EQDIR adapters are the same so if you already own an EQDIR adapter for HEQ5 then it will work perfectly with an AZ EQ6-GT without compromise.
I jumped at the chance to get this new windows 8 compatible eqdir adapter after finding out my new win 8 laptop was not compatible with the previous eqdir adapter. Got it and I still cannot get hooked up to work on my win 8 laptop. Previous reviewer said they got it working after finding the "right" driver. Why is there not a link to what I need flo? This has 1 star only because I cant give less...I am so disappointed in wasting more of my time trying to conect something to win 8 which IS NOT COMPATIBLE!!! FLO Response: The Windows driver can be downloaded from the 'product info' page
Install the "right" drivers, plug in the HitecAstro EQDIR and turn on the mount and away you go. I found this easy to setup in WIndows 8 after tracking down the right drivers. Seems very stable - used for 3 sessons (9 hours) so far with no issues. Would give it 5 stars but I dont like the little screws that fix to the mount port - should have been thumb screws. As it is you need a small screwdrver if you want to remove it when you pack up at the end of a session.
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