Lynx Astro FTDI EQDIR USB Adapter for Sky-Watcher EQ6 or NEQ6 Syntrek & PRO Mounts
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Lynx Astro FTDI EQDIR USB Adapter for Sky-Watcher EQ6 or NEQ6 Syntrek & PRO Mounts

£35.00
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About this product

Model:  lynxastro_eqdir_sw_dsub_2m
Part Number:  FES-ASS-FTDI_5V-TTL_DSUB_2M

Updated design - longer option (5m), more flexible cable!

New FTDI EQDIR USB Adapter for Sky-Watcher EQ6 or NEQ6 Syntrek or PRO Mounts.

Also suitable for use with the Orion Atlas EQ-G mount. 

This convenient FTDI EQDIR adapter allows direct connection of Sky-watcher EQ6 or NEQ6 Syntrek/PRO 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 higher quality plugs. I.e. the DSUB plug has thumbscrews, so is easy to secure, and the point where the cable fits the plugs is nice and tight to prevent moisture entering the plug. 

And, we quality control each and every Lynx Astro cable prior to dispatch. 

1, 2 or 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 

Customer reviews

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Worked a teat
16 July 2023  | 

My other simi;ar cable just wouldn't work with ASCOM this USB cable did the job fine.


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Works well with ASIAir and NEQ6Pro
24 April 2023  | 

Nice cable, secure D plug to screw into EQ6 mounts and decent cable quality. Connects ASIAir Plus and have had no connection issues at all.


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It worked
05 March 2023  | 

Eq6 pro issues getting control, but this lead worked , downloaded software from FLO and carte ciel connected first time, and 1 day delivery as well thanks again FLO


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Eqmod cable
06 July 2022  | 

Delivery was bang on and product is well made. I have now connected my Neq6 pro mount to do asiair for full control. Bye bye hand controller


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Perfect solution
05 October 2021  | 

This is a great interface lead and like the others I have had before woukd give it the highest recommendation, easy fit and install


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Eqmod for EQ6
04 May 2021  | 

Very happy with this new Eqmod cable for my Eq6Pro mount, after initial problems trying to download. I downloaded the Ascom and Eqmod drives, but could not get it to work. After a long time, I finally clicked on the link provided by FLO, which took me to another site, where I could download software that would allow my windows 10 laptop to recognise the cable in the coms port. I thought this link was for Ascom and Eqmod which i had already downloaded. This link is very important and I only found it on FLO, not on any other review or website, so thank you very much FLO for providing this link on your site, otherwise it would never have worked. Don't know what others do if bought from somewhere else. I have tried it out and it controls my mount via the Eqmod panel and works with Cartes du ceil to work it also. I have bought from FLO before and will buy from again, due to a great customer service.


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Pleased with All in one cable by Lynx
08 July 2020  | 

Arrived the next day - impressive. Nice long 5m. The 9-pin D plug attached well. I did need to install the drivers for W10. Im pleased with the product and service - first rate.


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Works great with my Orion Atlas mount
19 June 2019  | 

Everything seems to be working fine with this cable connecting my mini-PC and Orion Atlas (totally eliminating the hand controller). I'm using EQMOD/ASCOM without issues. for pulse guiding.

The cable seems well made, and was packaged well for shipment. International shipping from FLO was fast and very reasonably priced considering I live in California, USA.


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Works a treat
25 March 2019  | 

I use a Sky-Watcher EQ6 mount and a windows 10 laptop. Downloaded ASCOM and EQMOD and then just connect scope using this cable to a USB port (or USB hub in my case). I then went into Windows management and noticed that the USB cable was using COM3 port, so you then just run the EQMOD ASCOM setup and select COM3 and bingo; everything connects and works perfectly. I also use PHD pulse guiding via EQMOD and it all works a treat with this cable.


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Neq6 by laptop
04 February 2019  | 

Arrived fast and well packaged.
Simplicity itself with a win10 laptop. Downloded EQMOD and the ESCOM pack while waiting on delivery.
Using Carte du Ciel , everything opens up without a problem , mount now fully under laptop control , much easier goto than with the handset supplied with Neq6.
I will add a gamepad to simplify initial alignment.
Very highly recommended upgrade at a budget friendly price.


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