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6.
EQStar control via ZWO ASIAir Pro
The ZWO ASIAir Pro astronomic controller is a popular control box for scripted automated
astrophotography, for use principally with ZWO imagers. (see
EQStar can be controlled via an ASIAir Pro controller via USB or WiFi.
6.1.
ASIAir Pro control via USB
USB is likely simpler: just use the supplied USB cable connected to the PC port on the EQStar and to
a USB port on the ASIAir.
In the telescope settings form of the ASIAir Pro, choose ‘EQMOD with SkySafari’ with a 9600 baud
serial connection:
6.2.
ASIAir Pro control via WiFi
For WiFi connections, the EQStar must be started with WiFi turned on. Slide the Wifi slider switch
on the EQStar to the right. If the EQStar is powered via the ASIAir Pro, turn both on at the same
time. The EQStar should beep 3 times and the WiFi indicator LED should be lit.
Connect the ASI Air to your home network or the ASIAir Pro network. Once this is complete, launch
the ASIAir app, turn on station mode and connect to the EQStar network.
Finally, set the ASIAir Pro telescope settings to use ‘EQMOD for SkySafari’ with an IP address of
192.168.4.1 and port of 11880: