About this product
Model: lynxastro_eqdir_sw_rj45
Part Number: FES-ASS-LYNX_FTDI_5V-TTL_RJ45
Updated design - longer option (5m), more flexible cable!
FTDI EQDIR USB Adapter for Sky-Watcher EQ3 PRO, EQ5 PRO, HEQ5 Syntrek & PRO, EQM-35 PRO, AZ EQ5-GT, EQ6-R PRO, AZ EQ6-GT and EQ8 Mounts.
Also suitable for use with the Orion Sirius EQ-G.
This convenient FTDI EQDIR adapter allows direct connection of Sky-Watcher EQ3 PRO, EQ5 PRO, HEQ5 Syntrek & PRO, EQM-35 PRO, AZ EQ5-GT, AZ EQ6-GT and EQ8 Mounts to your laptop.
The FTDI 232R chipset works reliably across all versions of Windows and, because each cable has a unique chipset ID, each time you unplug the adapter then plug it back into the same computer, even if on a different physical USB port, the COM port number remains the same.
We have also taken this opportunity to specify a higher quality RJ45 plug with a rubber cowl that prevents snagging and an integral 'boot' (a reinforcing sleeve) for extra strength.
And, we quality control each and every Lynx Astro cable prior to dispatch.
5m cable length.
Compatible with Windows XP, 7, 8 & 10, Linux, Mac OSX 10.3 and above.
Windows users, the EQDIR adapter should install automatically but should you require drivers they can be downloaded here.
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.
Using EQMod article by Steve Richards
EQMOD website
EQMOD User Group
NOTE: The Skywatcher EQ5 PRO, HEQ5 PRO/Syntrek, EQM-35 PRO, AZ EQ5-GT, EQ6-R PRO, AZ EQ6-GT and EQ8 mounts all use the same Lynx Astro FTDI EQDIR adapter so if you upgrade from one to another you will not need an additional EQDIR adapter.
Customer reviews
| Average Rating (47 Reviews): | |
Thursday, 13 May 2021 | Michael
Super fast delivery from FLO. Took a bit of time to set up but the driver link on FLO website sorted things out , use 9600 baud rate in EQMod and Windows and it works a treat.
Lynx Astro FTDI EQDIR USB Adapter for Sky-Watcher Mounts Monday, 3 May 2021 | Darren
A very well made piece of kit, connected to EQMOD first time with no issues, i chose the 5m length cable to enable me to control my rig from the comfort of my arm chair on those cold winter months 
. would definitely recommend it.
Thanks to FLO for the fast delivery a always.
Saturday, 1 May 2021 | Rameshwar
PERFECT AND excellent
Thursday, 8 April 2021 | Tim
I have a Lynx EQDIR/USB connector for my EQ6 pro ( D plug ). I needed one for my EQ8 which has the Rj45 plug. It worked perfectly and 5m gives plenty of slack to play with. Excellent and rapid service from FLO, my favourite supplier.
Thursday, 1 April 2021 | Les
Linked from mount to pc, works perfectly. If like mine, the driver does not download automatically, visit the ftdi site and download and run the exe file. Worked first time after that.
Order and receiving items Tuesday, 23 March 2021 | Simon
Great service as always. Cable is spot on and the hand controller is taking a well earned break. Very happy
Thursday, 4 March 2021 | Paul
This item appears of good quality manufacture. I have used it to connect my HEQ5 Pro to both my laptop via EQMOD and to an ASIair controller successfully. It connects directly to the mount meaning that the Hand Controller can be dispensed with.
Sunday, 31 January 2021 | Francesco
Good quality cable, highly flexible; it does what it is supposed to do 
Wednesday, 27 January 2021 | David
FLO are my go-to and highly recommend,. Purchased a 5m cable but in reality a 1m would have done as running it from my USB hub at the mount. No problems with Ascom connections anymore
Sunday, 3 January 2021 | Stuart
no connection issues; directly connected to my computer for simple computer control of mount via SynScan.
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