Hubble Optics iSkyHub-B User manual

iSkyHub-B Instruction
REV 2.1
Hubble Optics
12-01-2016
1. Assembly nd Inst ll tion................................................................................................2
1.1 iSkyHub-B.................................................................................................................2
1.2 AZM Encoder Inst ll tion.........................................................................................5
1.3 Extern l ALT Encoder Inst ll tion............................................................................8
1.4 Mounting the iSkyHub-B when the intern l inclinometer is used..........................15
2. Configur tion of iSkyHub-B.........................................................................................18
2.1 Bluetooth Configur tion on Android.......................................................................22
2.2 Bluetooth Configur tion on Windows.....................................................................22
2.3 Inst ll tion of USB seri l Driver on Windows........................................................25
2.4 Inst ll tion of USB seri l Driver on M c Book nd Linux systems.......................28
3. Inst ll tion of EK ASCOM driver.................................................................................28
4. Stell rium.......................................................................................................................28
4.1 Inst ll tion of Stell rium.........................................................................................28
4.2 Configur tion of Stell riumScopeWD....................................................................33
5. C rtes du Ciel................................................................................................................37
6. SkyS f ri for Android....................................................................................................43
7. Used with the Equ tori l Pl tform................................................................................49
8. Specific tion..................................................................................................................49
9. Limited W rr nty...........................................................................................................52
Appendix A: FAQ nd Troubleshooting...........................................................................53
It supports USB to MS Windows XP/Vist /7/8 nd M cOS (M c Book).
It supports Bluetooth connection to MS Windows nd Android devices.
Th nks to D vid Ek’s wonderful DSC ASCOM driver, you c n now enjoy numerous
wonderful Windows b sed pl net rium softw re such s TheSky 5/6, St rry Night Pro,
Sky M p Pro, Meg St r, E rth-Centered Universe, nd C rtes du Ciel, Stell rium, nd
etc., with iSkyHub-B.
However, we c n only provide very limited technic l support for ll these very powerful
but sophistic ted third p rty softw re. So this function is provided “AS IS”.
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iSkyHub-B has an state of art built-in high resolution digital inclinometer to replace
the e ternal ALT encoder. You can easily mount the iSkyHub-B on either side of the
Dobsonian scope, it will automatically sense the scope movement around the ALT
a is.
1. Assembly and Installation
1.1 iSkyHub-B
The iSkyHub-B Receiver is shipped s Kit. You need to inst ll the CPU bo rd into the
c se. Note that you should only open the iSkyHub-B by loosing the 4 screws on the
bottom of the iSkyHub-B when needed. Never loose the 4 screws on the top of the
iSkyHub-B when ever possible.
Top of the iSkyHub-B: Do not loose the screws on this side
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Loose these screws on the bottom of the iSkyHub-B to open the c se when needed
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A: RJ45 Encoder Jack
B: USB port
C: 7-12VDC connector, center positive
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A: Bluetooth Status LED
B: Data Communication Status LED
C: Information LED
D: Power Status LED
1.2 AZM Encoder Installation
Install the 1” diameter brass Azm encoder housing onto the center holes of the three stainless
steel Azimuth spoke arms as shown below using a M6 x10 hex screw. o not tighten them
completely yet.
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Install the three stainless steel Azimuth spoke arms to the inner Azm bearing ring with three M6
screws. The encoder housing should be precisely placed at the Azm bearing center by making
sure the scale readings on all three AZ spoke arms are exactly the same at the edge of the Azm
inner bearing. Tighten the M6 screw and the center screw to lock the encoder housing to the Azm
spoke arms. If there are no additional holes on your Azm bearing, you can install the AZ spoke
arms in the same three holes used by the footers, and use the same wing nuts to lock the
spoke arms.
Install the Azm encoder arm assembly by carefully inserting the encoder shaft into the center hole
of the brass encoder housing. Adjust the depth so the threaded shank of the encoder does not
touch the housing. Tighten the Nylon setscrew on the side of the brass housing onto the
shaft.
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The AZM encoder pivoting arm is restricted by the plastic wrapped M6 screws
The pl stic wr pped M6 pivoting screw
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1.3 External AL Encoder Installation
This step is not needed if the internal inclinometer is used.
Install the 1” diameter brass AZ encoder housing into the one of center holes of the ALT encoder
holder bracket as shown below using a M6 x10 hex screw.
A: for UL14
B: for UL16
C: for UL18
D: for UL20
These re recommended positions only; however you m y use different position for your
scope to m ke sure th t the encoder is indeed centered t the ALT xis
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