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SkyBT Wireless Telescope Controller for Android
SkyBT® is fantastic wireless solution for telescope control via bluetooth with SkySafari for Android.
Plug it in and go! Smaller than your credit card, the SkyBT easily attaches to your RS232 ports via a DB9 connector. After you pair your Android with SkyBT and tapping "connect" in SkySafari, SkyBT automatically configures the correct settings your telescope mount. No time wasted!
- Sturdy, and compact. Perfect for field astronomy field use
- Easy pairing with your mount
- Up to 10 hours of battery!
- Great working range of ~100 Meters/325 Feet. Far more than low-cost bluetooth adapters on the market
- Built-in recharging circuit. (NOTE: Use only NiMH rechargeable batteries when externally powering the adapter.)
Some additonal notes about the device:
- SkyBT will need a telescope-specific RS232-Serial cable. Available on StellarTelescope.com
- This device is not compatible with new USB Celestron hand controllers.
- Uses two AAA alkaline or rechargeable batteries (not included)
- If you have your own power adapter, you can use the DC input jack to power the SkyBT. Requires a 5 Volts @ 300ma or greater DC power adapter; center-positive plug 4.0mm OD by 1.7mm ID
- PLEASE NOTE: Applying power while alkaline batteries are installed may cause battery leaks that destroy the adapter.
