This USB to DB9 Male cable is designed for connecting a compatible Sky-Watcher EQ6 Pro mount to a computer for direct mount communication and control.
Featuring a FTDI FT232R USB-to-UART chipset, the cable provides a USB interface for PC connection and a DB9 male connector for the mount-side connection.
It is intended for compatible EQDIR/EQMOD setups, allowing supported astronomy software to communicate directly with the mount without relying on a hand controller for normal EQMOD operation.
Compatible Mount: Designed for compatible Sky-Watcher EQ6 Pro mounts.
USB Interface: Connects to a computer through USB.
DB9 Male Connector: Provides the mount-side connection.
Prolific PL2303 Chipset: USB-to-UART serial communication chipset.
EQDIR / EQMOD Support: Intended for compatible direct mount control setups.
PC Connection: Suitable for supported astronomy control software.
Direct computer control of compatible EQ6 Pro mounts
EQMOD-based telescope mount control
PC-based astronomy and telescope positioning
Compatible astronomy software communication
Please check that your mount supports the DB9 EQDIR connection before ordering.
This cable is designed for direct mount communication, not as a general-purpose USB-to-RS232 adapter.
Connector pinout and electrical signal levels must match the mount's EQDIR interface.
Please verify your mount model and hardware revision before purchase.
1 × USB to DB9 Male EQDIR EQMOD Cable