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Small black rectangular USB adapter with 6-pin and 8-pin connectors for telescope PC control

Sky-Watcher

Sky-Watcher SynScan USB Adapter for telescope PC control

SKU CH-E2PA-YJDEN

Connects Sky-Watcher telescopes to a PC via USB for direct control with astronomy software using included 6-pin and 8-pin cables

  • Control your telescope directly from a PC via USB
  • Compatible with 6-pin and 8-pin SynScan hand controllers
  • Works with Windows planetarium software like Stellarium and Cartes du Ciel
  • Supports PHD Guiding for accurate astrophotography tracking
  • Adds PC-Direct functionality to existing Sky-Watcher mounts

Connect telescopes to PC

The Sky-Watcher SynScan USB Adapter links a Sky-Watcher computer-controlled mount to a Windows PC or Mac via USB. It replaces the SynScan hand controller so planetarium and guiding applications can drive the telescope directly.

Plug-and-play with two cables

The adapter ships with both 6-pin and 8-pin connectors to match different SynScan hand-controller ports. Installation is a simple cable swap; the only common issue is selecting the wrong pin layout for a specific mount model.

PC-Direct replaces hand controller

The single deciding specification is the PC-Direct mode that lets astronomy software such as Cartes du Ciel, Stellarium or PHD Guiding command the mount without the hand controller present.

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Price $19.99
Cheaper than about 85% of the 1,401 comparable items (median $93.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

How can I verify the SynScan USB Adapter is working after connecting it to my PC?

The adapter should appear as a COM port in Windows Device Manager; planetarium software such as Cartes du Ciel or Stellarium will then detect the mount and allow you to slew to a target, confirming communication.

What connectors are included and what must I supply separately?

The package provides both 6-Pin and 8-Pin cables for the SynScan hand controller; you must supply a Windows PC with a free USB port and your chosen planetarium or guiding software.

Which version of the adapter should I choose for my mount?

A single version is offered that includes both 6-Pin and 8-Pin connectors, covering the range of Sky-Watcher SynScan hand controllers used on supported mounts.

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