Wireless Telescope Controller
Wi-Fi · serial bridge · shipped under two telescope brands
This Wi-Fi controller connects a computerized (GoTo) telescope mount to a planetarium app on a phone or tablet. Choose an object on the app’s star chart, and the controller sends the command to move the telescope through the mount’s serial connection.
Features
- Supports hundreds of GoTo mount models through their serial connections
- Creates its own Wi-Fi network in the field — no router or internet required
- Works with compatible planetarium apps on iOS and Android
- Battery-powered for a full night of observing away from mains power
What we did
We helped with enclosure design, component selection, firmware, the user interface, and support after manufacturing. The controller shipped as the Meade Stella and Orion StarSeek.
Related links and products
- Meade Stella — The Meade Instruments variant, paired with their AutoStar-controlled telescopes.
- Orion StarSeek — The Orion Telescopes & Binoculars variant, bundled with the StarSeek planetarium app.