In this video I will show you how to replace the short cable that comes with the Celestron hand control with a longer cable that will make it easier to operate
Though a coupler with a longer cable is possibly a better solution, I appreciate being able to see what the innerds look like, before I start taking it apart. Thank you.
I like the idea of a longer cord. There is an easier way. Got the the electronics or hardware store and buy coupler and and extension cord (inline coupled RJ-22). A handset extension cord will not work because the connector is smaller. Make sure to get the extension cord that you would plug into the wall jack (RJ-11). The extension cable needs to be 6-conductor as mentioned in the video. You may be able to find a longer coiled cable but most of the coiled extension cords are for handsets and will not work as they are only 4 conductor. For my CGEM I already had a left-over coiled cord from my old fork mount so I used that and the RJ-22 coupler.
Lol you better wait until the mount is out of warranty. And a coupler definitely makes more sense. Keep in mind that there is a limit to how long you can make this wire. I used a longer wire on my atlas pro, The Mount worked fine, but for some reason the RS-232 port didn't like the longer wire. My GPS and my Skifi unit didn't work with the longer wire? The pin configuration was identical the only difference was the length. FYI
en control tiene usb, y lo puedes conectar al pc sin ningun problema, bajate la aplicacion para windows o mac de cpwi de celestron, aparte tienes el el modulo wifi de celestron, y si el mando te vibraba con un poco de velcro lo solucionas en 3 segundos
the cord they use happens to be the same as old landline telephone hand sets, I replaced mine with a coiled 12' cord, its only about 3' coiled ,but is way more flexable than the 1' cord that the controller comes with
Response to Richard Lee's comment below and to anyone else who views the above video. Yes a RJ12 6P6C inline coupler works perfectly as I did just that to extend both my Celestron 6SE Nexstar control and my Celestron CGEM hand control cable. The phone cable and inline coupler means its cheap and you dont have to pull apart your hand control! Thanks heaps to both E. Stanis for the orig video and idea on using the 6C6P telephone cable and jack and Richard Lee's idea below.
You could've just pop the wires out of the plug, each wire locked in with a metal tab and just push the new cord's wires into the holes of the white plug. Simple, no need for heat shrink and soldering etc..., too much work.
Since its been close over 10 years I'm not really expecting a reply, BUT just in case someone see's this and can help me....WHERE can I find a "holster" for the hand controller like the one on your tripod leg??? Again hoping someone see's this and can help! Thanks in advance!!!-John
Found these at www.monoprice.com 7278 RJ12 6P6C Straight Inline Coupler - Beige $0.27 942 Phone cable, RJ12 (6P6C), Straight - 25ft for Data $1.48 I wonder if they would work with the handcontroller on my AVX?
Same thing with my Skywatcher Eq6. I have always wondered why the manufacturers are so damn stupid to make such a short cable. They probably want to make you buy one of their cables. Annoying as heck.
Though a coupler with a longer cable is possibly a better solution, I appreciate being able to see what the innerds look like, before I start taking it apart. Thank you.
I like the idea of a longer cord. There is an easier way. Got the the electronics or hardware store and buy coupler and and extension cord (inline coupled RJ-22). A handset extension cord will not work because the connector is smaller. Make sure to get the extension cord that you would plug into the wall jack (RJ-11). The extension cable needs to be 6-conductor as mentioned in the video. You may be able to find a longer coiled cable but most of the coiled extension cords are for handsets and will not work as they are only 4 conductor. For my CGEM I already had a left-over coiled cord from my old fork mount so I used that and the RJ-22 coupler.
Lol you better wait until the mount is out of warranty. And a coupler definitely makes more sense. Keep in mind that there is a limit to how long you can make this wire. I used a longer wire on my atlas pro, The Mount worked fine, but for some reason the RS-232 port didn't like the longer wire. My GPS and my Skifi unit didn't work with the longer wire? The pin configuration was identical the only difference was the length. FYI
I bought an extension cable. Easy as pie and didn't void the warranty.
en control tiene usb, y lo puedes conectar al pc sin ningun problema, bajate la aplicacion para windows o mac de cpwi de celestron, aparte tienes el el modulo wifi de celestron, y si el mando te vibraba con un poco de velcro lo solucionas en 3 segundos
the cord they use happens to be the same as old landline telephone hand sets, I replaced mine with a coiled 12' cord, its only about 3' coiled ,but is way more flexable than the 1' cord that the controller comes with
Response to Richard Lee's comment below and to anyone else who views the above video. Yes a RJ12 6P6C inline coupler works perfectly as I did just that to extend both my Celestron 6SE Nexstar control and my Celestron CGEM hand control cable. The phone cable and inline coupler means its cheap and you dont have to pull apart your hand control! Thanks heaps to both E. Stanis for the orig video and idea on using the 6C6P telephone cable and jack and Richard Lee's idea below.
I hate that the cable comes out of the back of the hand control. Why not bring it out the bottom?
Yes an extension cable would be much easier and the warranty is still good.
perfic !
You could've just pop the wires out of the plug, each wire locked in with a metal tab and just push the new cord's wires into the holes of the white plug.
Simple, no need for heat shrink and soldering etc..., too much work.
Is the LCD display also connected to the board by a removable connector?
Hi my friend , i have NexStar 6 SE , But the corrector plate is broken , can i chose a commercial glass for that ??
No, these corrector plates are specially polished to a very specific curve on one side. They are not just simply a flat piece of window glass.
Why don't you mount the controller to the counter balance mast at the top
why not just buy an extension cable...?
Rob Scott My thought right away as well haha. So easy and cheap to do. ;)
and, keep the warranty.
My thought as well! Lol....
@@crazygravy437 ya as soon as he said solder, I thought uhh... coupler...
Since its been close over 10 years I'm not really expecting a reply, BUT just in case someone see's this and can help me....WHERE can I find a "holster" for the hand controller like the one on your tripod leg??? Again hoping someone see's this and can help! Thanks in advance!!!-John
lets face it the warranty and the fix p&p would probably cost you more than a new handset so lets get soldering !
Found these at www.monoprice.com
7278 RJ12 6P6C Straight Inline Coupler - Beige $0.27
942 Phone cable, RJ12 (6P6C), Straight - 25ft for Data $1.48
I wonder if they would work with the handcontroller on my AVX?
why not www.scopestuff.com/ss_cgmx.htm doesn't void the warranty :)
This is perfect! THANKS!
these hand controller should be "WIRELESS" my expensive massage chair has a wireless remote..why not Celestron's ?
Celestron is firmly rooted in 1980s technology.
Same thing with my Skywatcher Eq6. I have always wondered why the manufacturers are so damn stupid to make such a short cable. They probably want to make you buy one of their cables. Annoying as heck.
Instead of voiding your warranty why not just add a female connector on the end of your new cord for an extension.