Orion - USB Guide Port Interface

• This handy device enables autoguiding with the Orion Atlas and Sirius EQ-G GoTo and SkyView Pro GoTo mounts from a computer


• You'll need a PC or laptop computer, a CCD camera suitable for autoguiding (such as the Orion StarShoot Deep Space Imaging Camera), autoguiding software (like MaxIm DL or MaxIm DL Essentials), and a g


• Using an RJ-12 cable (10' cable included), the adapter connects to the autoguider port of your mount, enabling the autoguiding camera to "talk" to the mount through the computer and through the GPUSB


• This adapter requires no external power source, since it receives its power via USB from your computer

GPUSB Check is a great diagnostic program that will let you confirm the computer-to-GPUSB-to-telescope connections are all functioning properly. For autoguiding software packages that use ASCOM to interface to the GPUSB, you can download the ASCOM platform from www.ascom-standards.org, then install the GPUSB ASCOM driver.

Software Included in GPUSB Download:

• GPUSB Check (verifies GPUSB, computer, and mount are all working together properly)


• GPUSB ASCOM driver


• GPUSB User Manual