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Subject:	re: Encoder hookup info for SkySafari
Sent:	Wednesday, August 15, 2012 09:45:09
From:	richard seymour (rseymour@wolfenet.com)
Mike, i fear that Sam's "push-to LX200" is a completely home-modified scope,
not the standard LX200 that most programs know how to drive.
SkyCommander is an add-on set of "digital setting circles"

SkyCommander's makers/website is  http://www.skyeng.com

I'd start there....

good luck
--dick

Subject:	Encoder hookup info for SkySafari
Sent:	Friday, August 10, 2012 18:21:30
From:	Sam Garula (sam@p1s.com)
I recently upgraded from a flip phone to an iphone and was shocked by its
capabilities. Then I discovered your SkySafari 3 Pro software and was
literally blown away! I still can't believe I can hold such an advanced and
capable utility as SkySafari in the palm of my hand. Congratulations on a
wonderful piece of software!

Anyways, my reason for writing is to ask your advice. Since SkySafari can
control a telescope I wanted to ask if you know of an interface-type gadget
that I can hook to my Meade LX200 push-to scope. It currently uses 2
encoders and the SkyCommander box for locating objects. The plug that
connects the encoders to the SkyCommander box itself is an RJ45. 

Do you know of any wifi, blue-ray, USB cable or transition box that will
accept such a connection so I can use your much more comprehensive SkySafari
to locate objects?

Thank you for your time and again for a great piece of software.

Sam Garula

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