EQDIR USB Stick for EQMOD

Our new compact EQDir USB Stick Adapter for EQMOD allows direct connection of Skywatcher HEQ5/PRO Syntrek/PRO, NEQ6 Syntrek/PRO, AZ EQ6-GT and EQ8 mounts to your PC or laptop. With this adapter you can remote control your Skywatcher mount directly via PC. No handbox controller is needed and the device is perfect for remote observatories.

Compact size

It is a USB stick!

EQDIR heart is based on FTDI USB to Serial Chip

The device uses an original FTDI chip. This chip is fully compatible and functional with Windows XP, 7 , 8, 10, 11, OSX, Linux. There is no need to install external drivers as Windows Update will install the latest FTDI driver. Just plug it in your PC and play.

EQDIR adapter for DB9 type mounts

Choose the appropriate model (DB9 or RJ45) for your older EQ mount. You can use the same device in both of your mounts. Just attach the RJ45 to DB9 adapter and you are ready to go. The DB9 connector has male pins.

Mount Compatibility

RJ45 Cable type

Skywatcher EQ3 PRO
Skywatcher EQM-35 PRO
Skywatcher AZ EQ5-GT
Skywatcher HEQ5
Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro
Skywatcher AZ-HEQ5
Skywatcher AZ EQ6-GT
Skywatcher EQ6-R
Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro
Skywatcher EQ8
Orion Sirius EQ-G Go
Orion Sirius Pro AZ/EQ-G

DB9 Cable type

Skywatcher EQ6
Skywatcher NEQ6
Orion Atlas EQ-G Computerized GoTo