About this product
Model: lynxastro_eqdir_sw_rj45_2m
Part Number: FES-ASS-FTDI_5V-TTL_RJ45_2M
Updated design with a longer (up to 5m), more flexible cable!
FTDI EQDIR USB Adapter for Sky-Watcher EQ3 PRO, EQ5 PRO, AL55i Mount, HEQ5 Syntrek & PRO, EQM-35 PRO, AZ EQ5-GT, EQ6-R PRO, AZ EQ6-GT and EQ8 Mounts,Star Adventurer GTi Mount.
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 every Lynx Astro cable before 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 comprises a suite of open-source applications that bypass the hand controller and communicate 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 (77 Reviews): | |
15 November 2024 | Timothy
I received my cable from FLO, which came well packaged. The cable itself is very well made and I have used it once this has helped me to take out the hand controller, which I do not use now.
26 August 2024 | Andrew
A good quality cable & end connections too. Came in a handy wallet with protection wrapping. Delivered in 23hours.
23 August 2024 | Ian
I bought this to use with my HEQ-5 Pro mount and the MeLe 4c Mini pc on my astrophotography rig. Using APT for controlling the scope and image capture, I was having a few little issues while I had the pc connecting to the mount via the Synscan Hand Controller. The combination of this cable and free EQMOD software meant I could do away with the HC. I have done a few imaging sessions now and I must say it works very well. I can slew the scope, track at various rates, and set parameters that I used to set via the HC. But now the setup is less messy.
The cable looks to be of good quality, which goes some way to justifying the hefty price tag for a cable, you get what you pay for. Delivery from FLO was quick and secure as usual. I am very pleased with this purchase so far.
03 August 2024 | Gary
The cable from FLO works a treat with my new Skywatcher HEQ5 mount with no loss of connectivity. Previously had a similar cable from FLO for my Alt Ax GoTo mount which developed a fault which FLO graciously replaced in a timely manner, Gary Warnes, Cheam, Surrey, UK
18 April 2024 | Robert
Not the cheapest cable, but it is well made and feels like it will last a long time, the ends are nicely secured and the cable is reasonably flexible, no problems in use, reconised straight away on my Raspberry Pi and connected to the motor control board of my Synscan EQ5 Pro mount in place of the hand controller, was then able to control the mount with the EQMOD driver.
18 November 2023 | Roger
This replaced a budget cable that was no longer working. The plugs in the new cable are a snug fit and the ASIair connected immediately to the mount without issue. Problem solved. Cable appears well made and will hopefully give many years of reliability. Expensive but highly recommended.
08 September 2023 | John
Bought this as an upgrade to my basic eq-direct cable.
Very nice heavy duty type, a bit pricey for a cable (over £40) but I cannot fault its build quality or looks.
Great service from FLO as usual!
Worked flawlessly with ASIAIR Plus and HEQ5Pro mount 15 June 2023 | Neil
Worked first time syncing the Plus and my mount. Expensive for a cable but hey, it worked with no hassle
24 March 2023 | Pete
Am very happy with my cable I recently purchased from FLO, I brought to enable me to connect my new scope with my laptop. It took awhile but with advice from flo, I was able to successfully do it. And the cable is performing as it I hoped it would. Will definitely be doing business with again.
24 February 2023 | John
This lead works very well, enable me to control my telescope mount from my laptop.
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