1. StellarMate X

Warning

NEVER LOOK AT THE SUN WITH YOUR TELESCOPE OR CAMERA WITHOUT APPROPRIATE FILTERS IN PLACE. PERMANENT AND IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO YOUR EYES AND YOUR EQUIPMENT WILL OCCUR.

StellarMate X is a compact and powerful Astrophotography Controller that supports numerous Mounts, Cameras, and other astronomical equipment. Powered by Open Source technologies and designed and built by Astrophotographer for Astrophotographers.

It provides unparalleled freedom in selecting your favorite platform to remotely control your equipment. You can use Ekos astrophotography tool on Windows, MacOS, or Linux. Furthermore, use StellarMate App on iOS and Android to automate your complete astrophotography workflow.

1.1. Key Features

StellarMate X is simple:

  • Connect your equipment (Mount, Camera, DSLR, Focuser, Filter Wheel, etc.) to StellarMate X via USB or WiFi

  • Connect to StellarMate X from either your Mobile, Tablet, or Laptop/Desktop Computer

  • Start controlling your observatory and image from any major platform

StellarMate X is quiet with no moving parts. It is four times faster than its predecessor StellarMate Plus and comes with double the storage and memory capacity enabling fast and seamless control for the most demanding and high-resolution astro cameras. It features a special VESA mount to secure it to standard dovetails and clamps.

1.2. Quick Setup

The following is the quick startup guide to getting StellarMate X up and running in a few minutes using your phone/tablet:

  1. Download Stellarmate App from the Android/iOS store.

  2. Launch the App and Register an account.

  3. Connect the power adapter to StellarMate and turn power on.

  4. Open network settings in your phone/tablet and connect to the StellarMate WiFi hotspot.

  5. Open StellarMate App. Go to Setup tab. Click Rescan.

  6. After StellarMate is detected, click on it.

  7. Start the default Simulators equipment profile or create a new equipment profile.

  8. Go to Ekos tab and start using your equipment.

  9. Check StellarMate network settings and status from the Device tab.

1.2.1. Ports

StellarMate runs few back-end services that use the following ports.

SSH

5624

Not Required

INDI Web Manager

8624

Required

INDI Server

7624

Required

Ekoslive Server

3000

Required

Web VNC

6080

Not Required

VNC

5900

Not Required

NetBIOS

139

Not Required

Samba

445

Not Required

1.3. Package Contents

Thank you for purchasing StellarMate! Please follow this guide before you starting using your StellarMate Gadget.

After unboxing your package, you should have the following items:

  1. StellarMate X Unit.

  2. USB-C Power Supply with international socket adapter

  3. Quick Start Guide.

  4. VESA-Mount

  5. Optional plug depending on the region.

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Connect the USB-C power supply cable to StellarMate X and then turn power on. There is no need to push the power button as the unit automatically boots up when power is connected. A soft blue light indicates the unit is powered up. Startup time should take less than 30 seconds after which the unit is ready to be used.

1.4. Getting Started

For detailed setup instructions and tutorials, visit our YouTube Channel.

1.5. Specifications

StellarMate X leverages a passive cooling technology, and has a good thermal dissipation to prevent overheating. No fan no noise, reaching a totally silent, dust free performance:

  • CPU: Intel Gemini Lake Celeron J4125 Quad-Core

  • GPU: Intel HD Graphics 600

  • Operating System: StellarMate OS

  • Memory: 4GB/8GB LPDDR4

  • Storage: 64GB/128GB eMMC Built-in

  • Expandability: Micro USB up to 2TB, M.2 SSD/NVMe 2280 up tp 4TB

  • 4x USB 3.0 Ports

  • 2x HDMI 2.0 port, support 4K@60Hz

  • 1x 3.5mm Audio jack

  • 1x Gigabit LAN Port

  • 1x Kensington Lock Slot

  • 1x USB Type-C (Only for power supply)