x�bbc`b``Ń3� �� �� Thanks, Ken This guide will help you update the firmware of the SynScan V4 hand controller. 0000002647 00000 n Sky-Watcher have released new SynScan hand controller firmware for version 3 and 4 of their handsets. 2. The v1.7 refers to the firmware bootloader version, not the Synscan firmware version. Posted 25/11/2020 by Gregory Bilinski. 0000000832 00000 n To connect the SynScan V5 hand controller to your mount, plug the 8-pin RJ-45 connector of the coil cable that came with your SynScan into the corresponding port on the bottom of the hand controller (Figure 1b), and plug the other end of the cable into the port on the mount’s drive panel. 0000002253 00000 n 0000004474 00000 n 3) Activate "Solar Track Mode." V5 synscan hand controller issue. To use this new function: Polar align the equatorial mount or level the base of the Alt-Az mount. Regarding how to update the bootloader of SynScan, please refer to the included instruction manual. 0000003699 00000 n startxref This firmware allows the SynScan V3 hand control to work as a transceiver between a computer's serial port and a Skywatcher GOTO telescope mount's hand control port. 1. When turning my hand set on Im getting the following message: The most reasonable problems I can think of are: 1.I don't have Synscan V3(from what I've searched and saw, I do, but maybe Im dumb..) 2.Im trying to flash the wrong version(I just went to V3 firmwares and downloaded the most updated firmware, might be wrong tho) 0000000016 00000 n 2) Finish the initialization on SynScan. This new SynScan Hand Controller firmware release is an update from the previous SynScan Firmware Version 03.39.05. December 5, 2016 SynScan Hand Controller Firmware Ver. 0000007566 00000 n 0000012413 00000 n 1. Copyright © 2011- 2018 Pacific Telescope Corp. All rights reserved. It can detect the model of the mount it is connected to and select the appropriate operation mode. 0000004510 00000 n 0000003172 00000 n Update and fix the issue for the older version of SynScan GPS, which has the Week Rollover issue reported that the date gets from the GPS is incorrect as showing in the year 2099 or the year in the past. %%EOF 3. 0000006860 00000 n 0 H��UMo�@��+��J�zg�V�r�W�C�J&ʙ��ֆH-��w�R�F��#����ͼe� ��gwW_�������D�"����9�ut�F�4倐��m���tK?�ր�����*@�lB!��#%3�ǐn�����g�s�����P3 x�b```e``�"��00 � P����� ��V����}{9Tr�(�ʔ�E�6�KZ�3v400J00p400t�T���^�b@,֩����A���u��}�Ck��Uy47�`j�z��i2C �����˄����@{\��$Ӈz r�5�p���y� t��Q� ד'j 259 26 The table below lists the “Hand Control” ports on different Orion GoTo mounts. 1. 0000006159 00000 n It is for updating the motor controller's firmware, or controlling the telescope mount with the application "SynScan Pro for Windows". endstream endobj 260 0 obj<>>>/LastModified(D:20071025101528)/MarkInfo<>>> endobj 262 0 obj<>/Font<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/ExtGState<>>>/StructParents 0>> endobj 263 0 obj[264 0 R 265 0 R] endobj 264 0 obj<>/Subtype/Link/A 282 0 R/StructParent 1>> endobj 265 0 obj<>/Subtype/Link/A 281 0 R/StructParent 2>> endobj 266 0 obj<> endobj 267 0 obj<> endobj 268 0 obj<> endobj 269 0 obj<> endobj 270 0 obj<> endobj 271 0 obj<>stream Update and fix the PEC not working issue for those equatorial mounts without the PPEC equipped. 5) Start observing. 5. ?���nل �8��t�J�8�F���t-�V��&�'d6��v�l8X�0 ��� For an equatorial/Alt-azimuth dual-mode mount, such as the AZ-EQ6 GT mount, the Syn- Scan hand control will require the user to choose the mount’s operating mode. This is the first time it’s done this. Activate "Solar Track Mode." What's new in this update? September 1, 2015 AllView Hand Controller Firmware Ver. On some SynScan V3 hand controls, the voltage reading under menu "Utility\Show Information\Power Voltage" is much higher than the true power supply voltage. All my setup is exactly the same with power coming from mains. Instruction Manual: Updating SynScan Hand Controller's Firmware, Windows program: SynScan Firmware Loader Version 3.3, Firmware: SynScan V3 Hand Controller For All GO-TO Mounts Version 3.39.15, Firmware: SynScan V3 Hand Controller For All GO-TO Mounts, Version 3.39.10, Firmware: SynScan V3 Hand Controller For All GO-TO Mounts, Version 3.39.05, Firmware: SynScan V3 Hand Controller For AllView Mount, Version 3.09.26, Firmware: SynScan V3 Hand Controller Bootloader, Version 1.7, Firmware: Fix Incorrect Voltage Reading on a SynScan V3 Hand Controller. No alignment is needed. 1. 0000003394 00000 n H��UMo�@��W�1��e?�ݍ�H��C���� ��4��|�o�kV&�j@�0���y�����1�xa�J�3NdH$���m��d�y�-�\^r�琖�Ͷ�R㲲����խ-,�}ۇd��8�Y�����q��qssw�?�%� I0H^f�����Ə�H�'(g3��A�o����ڸ�m��ܺǸ���#���'��,��+S�� �J�U���BL)�1�G�. 0000001891 00000 n A SynScan hand control with firmware version 3.32 or later supports both an equatorial mount and an alt-azimuth mount. It is for updating the motor controller's firmware, or controlling the telescope mount with the application "SynScan Pro for Windows". You will see the version numbers at the bottom of the Firmware Loader as shown in Fig.v-1. No alignment is needed. This is the tools for updating the firmware of SynScan V3 and SynScan V4 hand controller. <<7fd457d253b1ec46aafc47abc4982608>]>> To use this Solar Track Mode function: To restore the original hand control function, users just need to re-program the hand control with normal SynScan V3 firmware. September 1, 2015 SynScan Firmware Loader Size: 850KB. The firmware updater and instructions can be found on the Skywatcher support page here Control Sky-Watcher mount by Wi-Fi (mount needs build-in Wi-Fi / external SynScan Wi-Fi dongle) or by USB (Android device needs USB-OTG) Works with these third party software: ASCOM, Luminos, Sky Safari, StarSeek, Stellarium 3.39.03 Size: 411KB. The SynScan V3 hand controller is incompatible with the SynScan V4 firmware (versions 4.xx and later) and does not support updating such firmware. This firmware allows the SynScan V4/V5 hand controller to work as a transceiver between a computer's serial port and a Skywatcher GOTO telescope mount's hand control port. endstream endobj 272 0 obj[/ICCBased 280 0 R] endobj 273 0 obj<>stream Update and improve the connection for the latest SynScan GPS module. A "Solar Track Mode" is added in the UTILITY menu. Now the mount will start working at solar tracking speed until exiting the "Solar Track Mode". 0000003622 00000 n ^_��l�ǵcpOO����H-�J���r[�� It is for updating the motor controller's firmware, or controlling the telescope mount with the application "SynScan Pro for Windows". The Solar Track Mode is a new fuction to track the Sun and does not need an alignment. 0000012528 00000 n Synscan v3.39.03 is the most recent version of the firmware. 261 0 obj<>stream 2. This is the latest bootloader firmware of SynScan V3 hand controller (SynScan Update version 1.7). %PDF-1.4 %���� 3. 259 0 obj<> endobj 0000009628 00000 n trailer 0000001286 00000 n What's new in this update? We will provide firmware updates for both the V3 and V4 controllers in the future, as need arises. Caution: The firmware of 4.xx and later versions can only be installed on the SynScan V4 hand controller. I was setting up for a clear night today and came across this issue with my hand controller. 0000002089 00000 n ��6� ����_?N5�-F��c��aJ�6�̚�x����|W�Y�+o��掴��_���;�BE< �˂��=��Ќ��`z G���R��ٴ^B"���#rp�W�mV9���CL�h�*� s[���:/��� ����*�πI���V� �F&▯WXs�N��N�QF0�,|a�ɚ��Z� 0000008975 00000 n This firmware allows the SynScan V3 hand control to work as a transceiver between a computer's serial port and a Skywatcher GOTO telescope mount's hand control port. 0000001925 00000 n 1. Update and correct the key-pressed slewing speed when key pressed in Rate 1 to Rate 8 in Alt/Dec axis, especially for those mounts, which have different gear-ratios in both axes including Sky-Watcher Discovery, Stargate 500 (20") SynScan, Stargate 450 (18") SynScan and EQM-35 telescope mounts. Star Adventurer/Star Adventurer Mini Windows program: Motor Controller Firmware Loader, Version 1.74 This application is used to update the motor controller's firmware of a Skywatcher GO-TO mount, with a SynScan hand control programmed with the SynScan Relay firmware, a SynScan USB dongle or a SynScan hand controller working in PC-Direct mode. 1) Polar align the equatorial mount or level the base of the Alt-Az mount. Fix minor bugs. This new SynScan Hand Controller firmware release is an update from the previous SynScan Firmware Version 03.39.10. Warning: Your telescope must be capable of observing the Sun safely. Orion SynScan hand controller firmware - posted in Mounts: Howdy Folks, Is there a site where a SynScan hand controller firmware can be Flashed to upgrade or repair? C��D^��,K���Ye���e���ӥL��P⇴�W7������+���;����s��5��w��;{�ĤO�Q�0=gY&��~�L�o�#�y� +��:_�h&Kb�y�KG���D���\5��5S{��|��P��GYu�6P���y�6�h���D'V����6�-� X�1�����i��?L���*ćT{�������@l��b���%$��o��~�=�ۮj�3�|�8��+vb�,�b֌�&H! Finish the initialisation on SynScan. 0000001106 00000 n endstream endobj 284 0 obj<>/W[1 1 1]/Type/XRef/Index[30 229]>>stream 4, Update and correct the telescope pointing issue for those AZ-GTi or AZ-GTe mounts, which are configured working in Equatorial mode with a latitude wedge. I can only get so far in the setup procedure before it starts all over from the beginning.