{"id":921,"date":"2025-12-04T18:42:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T02:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autostaremulator.com\/?post_type=product&p=921"},"modified":"2025-12-04T19:38:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T03:38:45","slug":"autostar-emulator-for-web-browsers-asew-kit","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/autostaremulator.com\/?product=autostar-emulator-for-web-browsers-asew-kit","title":{"rendered":"AUTOSTAR EMULATOR FOR WEB BROWSERS (ASEW) KIT"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0AUTOSTAR Emulator for Web Browsers (ASEW)<\/strong>\u00a0is the modern replacement for failed\/failing MEADE\u00ae hand controllers. Powered by the\u00a0ESP32-S3<\/strong>, ASEW connects directly to your telescope over\u00a0RS-232<\/strong>\u00a0and transforms any device \u2014 laptop, tablet, or smartphone \u2014 into a\u00a0wireless hand controller<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re at the eyepiece or across the yard, simply open your browser, connect over Wi-Fi, and enjoy\u00a0full AUTOSTAR functionality<\/strong>\u00a0in a clean, touch-friendly interface.<\/p>\n

Why ASEW?<\/h3>\n
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  • \"\u2728\"\u00a0Free yourself from the cord<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 no more being tethered to a coiled handbox.<\/li>\n
  • \"\ud83c\udf10\"\u00a0Works everywhere<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS \u2014 if it has a browser, it works.<\/li>\n
  • \"\u26a1\"\u00a0Zero learning curve<\/strong> \u2014 The interface mirrors the original hand controller, so you already know how to use it.<\/li>\n
  • \"\ud83d\udd0c\"\u00a0Plug-and-Play<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Powered by the ESP32-S3, with built-in Wi-Fi and a KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) setup philosophy.<\/li>\n
  • \"\ud83d\udce1\"\u00a0Always up-to-date \u2014 Built-in OTA (Over-The-Air) firmware updates, so you can upgrade straight from your browser with no cables or special tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Compatibility<\/h3>\n
      \n
    • \"\u2705\"\u00a0Full Replacement<\/strong>: Works seamlessly on mounts that use\u00a0AUTOSTAR II<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0AUTOSTAR III<\/strong>\u00a0(e.g., LX200, LX600, LX850, LS series).<\/li>\n
    • \"\u26a0\ufe0f\"\u00a0Other Models<\/strong>: For scopes using\u00a0AUTOSTAR 497 \/ AUDIOSTAR<\/strong> (LX90, LX85, ETX, LXD75, DS, etc.), ASEW will still provide remote control, but it cannot always replace the handbox since the RS-232 port lives on the controller itself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Tested & Proven<\/h3>\n

      ASEW has been successfully tested across multiple platforms and screen sizes, delivering a smooth, reliable, and portable telescope control experience.<\/p>\n

      \"\ud83d\udc49\"\u00a0In short: ASEW lets you free yourself from the hand controller \u2014 and take full control of your telescope from any device, anywhere.<\/strong><\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

      The ASEW kit consists of the following items<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. KISS Server (ESP32-S3) with DB9 RS232 port, powered by 7-24 VDC<\/strong><\/li>\n
      2. Wi-Fi Adapter Antenna<\/strong><\/li>\n
      3. 3D printed case in PLA White<\/strong><\/li>\n
      4. DB9 to 4P4C 1 m Cable for AUTOSTAR & AUDIOSTAR<\/strong><\/li>\n
      5. DB9 to 6P4C 1 m Cable for AUTOSTAR II & AUTOSTAR III<\/strong><\/li>\n
      6. 0.8FT 5.5mmx2.5mm Pigtail Female Power Cable\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
      7. 12 Volt Power Y Cable<\/strong><\/li>\n
      8. Access to Automatic OTA (over the air firmware upgrades)<\/strong><\/li>\n
      9. A donation of $2 to Cloudynights.com or LX200GPS groupio (customer’s choice)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        The\u00a0AUTOSTAR Emulator for Web Browsers (ASEW)<\/strong>\u00a0is the modern replacement for failed\/failing MEADE\u00ae hand controllers. Powered by the\u00a0ESP32-S3<\/strong>, ASEW connects directly to your telescope over\u00a0RS-232<\/strong>\u00a0and transforms any device \u2014 laptop, tablet, or smartphone \u2014 into a\u00a0wireless hand controller<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

        Whether you\u2019re at the eyepiece or across the yard, simply open your browser, connect over Wi-Fi, and enjoy\u00a0full AUTOSTAR functionality<\/strong>\u00a0in a clean, touch-friendly interface.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":929,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[18],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-921","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-kits","7":"product_shipping_class-3-oz","9":"first","10":"outofstock","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/autostaremulator.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/921","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/autostaremulator.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/autostaremulator.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autostaremulator.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=921"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autostaremulator.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/929"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/autostaremulator.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=921"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autostaremulator.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=921"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autostaremulator.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=921"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autostaremulator.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=921"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}