AutoFi – MEADE Autostar 497, Audiostar WiFi adapter

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 1 customer rating
(1 customer review)

$59.00

Wireless adapter for telescope control systems such as Meade ETX, LX90, LXD. Compatible with any telescope controlled by AutoStar 497 telescope control system.

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AutoFi is a wireless adapter for telescope control systems such as Meade ETX, LX90, LXD. Compatible with any telescope controlled by AutoStar 497 telescope control system.

It can be used for a rapid telescope targeting with help of mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets. It works with the SkySafari, Orion StarSeek 4 4.4.4 application for mobile devices.

To use the adapter on a PC, you must create a TCP-COM port bridge.

HW Virtual Serial Port software creates a TCP-COM bridge allow Windows based astronomical aplications comunicate throught WIFi moduls.

Important: No external power supply or batteries required to power up this bluetooth adapter!

Getting started:

  1. Connect AutoFi WiFi adapter to RS-232 serial port on the hand controller and to AUX port on the mount (before turning on the power of the telescope);
  2. Turn on the telescope. Spend a standard setting procedure recommended by the manufacturer of the telescope, namely enter into the remote location coordinates of observation, the current time and make alignment the telescope at the stars. Then turn on your mobile device Wi-Fi mode and connect to the access point with SSID – «AutoFi». If device asks for a password during the connection – enter «12345678» and press «OK».

Example of telescope configuration and management with use of SkySafari software:

  1. Download and install the software. In the main menu, go to «Settings»;
  2. Scroll down to «Telescope» section and click on «Setup»;
  3. Select the type of equipment used «Scope Type – Meade ***» and type of the mount, depends of your setup «Mount Type – Equatorial Goto (German)» or «Alt-Az. GoTo». In «Communication Settings» section select the wireless connection type – «Connect via WiFi»;
  4. In «IP address» field, enter the IP address that indicated on your AutoFi WiFi adapter – «192.168.2.x»;
  5. In «Port» field, enter – «1234»;
  6. Return to the main menu and press «Connect».

If done correctly, you will hear a pleasant sound and the screen will display a crosshair with concentric circles which indicates the direction of the telescope viewing. On each side there will be the buttons that allow you to move the telescope along the axes of the mount.

You can direct the telescope at the objects by using a SkySafari objects database now. In order to do this use search – «Search» button, select an object from the list and press «GoTo» button. It is also possible to direct the telescope at an object on the screen. You need to click on it first and press «GoTo» after. For more details about how to use all features of the SkySafari software please visit SkySafari official website.

ATTENTION: in some mounts MEADE LX65 and MEADE LX85 in the AUX connector, the polarity of the 12V contacts is reversed. For the adapter to work in this case, an AUX polarity converter is required.

Please check this and if the polarity is reversed in your mount, then you need to order the AUX polarity converter.

Successful observations and dark sky! Thank you for choosing AutoFi.

In order to improve the quality of the product, the manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the design and equipment without notifying users.

Economy worldwide shipping – $8.98

Shipment within 5-7 business days after payment day.

Weight 0.05 kg

1 review for AutoFi – MEADE Autostar 497, Audiostar WiFi adapter

  1. Rated 5 out of 5

    TerryD (verified owner)

    I purchased this Wifi adapter for my Meade LX90 10″ about eight months ago and it has worked perfectly ever since I received it. Simple to install and it connected flawlessly with no hassles. Sky Safari works through it with no glitches. At this price, compared to what you have to pay from all the other makers of Wifi adapters, this little thing is practically a gift.

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