Dark Clear Skies · Terrans Industry
Give your EQ5 GoTo control
OnStep V5 Pro · Sky-Watcher EQ5 upgrade kit
Bring computer-controlled pointing and tracking to your Sky-Watcher EQ5 with the Terrans Industry OnStep V5 Pro retrofit kit. The controller, two motor assemblies and belt-drive components provide the hardware for a GoTo conversion while keeping your existing mount at the centre of the setup.
- Find targets through GoTo. Once the mount is installed, configured and aligned, use compatible control software to select and slew to objects.
- Control both axes. The RA and DEC motor assemblies connect to the mount through the supplied pulley and belt components.
- Choose a suitable control device. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB provide connection options for supported phone, tablet and computer software.
A GoTo conversion for your existing mount
This kit suits an owner who wants to keep a compatible EQ5 and add OnStep control. It is a hardware retrofit: fitting the drive components, adjusting belt tension and configuring the system are part of the installation.
Sidereal, solar and lunar tracking rates let you select the rate appropriate to the target. For imaging, the controller can form part of a wider computer-controlled setup. Exposure length and guiding results still depend on the mount's mechanical condition, balance, polar alignment and the rest of the equipment.
Choose the correct mount version
This is the Sky-Watcher EQ5 version. An EQ5 is a different mount from an HEQ5, EQM-35 or AZ-EQ5. Please check the exact model on your mount and ask us before ordering for a modified mount or another model.
Connect the way you observe
App or computer control
Terrans lists support for OnStep-compatible mobile control and computer use through ASCOM or INDI. Choose software and drivers that support your operating system and the connection you intend to use.
For a computer-led imaging setup, this provides a route to integrate mount control with compatible acquisition, planetarium and guiding software. A guide camera, guide optics and imaging camera are separate parts of that setup.
Plan the power supply
Use a suitable 12 V DC supply rated for at least 3 A for the kit alone, with the specified 5.5 × 2.1mm connector. Check the controller markings and manufacturer instructions before connecting power; additional powered equipment needs its own power budget.
From installation to first target
- Fit the drive hardware. Follow the mount-specific instructions for the motor brackets, pulleys and belts. Check clearance and movement before powering the system.
- Connect and configure. Connect the motor cables and suitable power supply, then set up the chosen app or computer connection using the manufacturer's guidance.
- Balance, align and test. Balance the complete telescope setup, polar-align the mount and complete the required pointing alignment. Check slews and cable clearance before starting an observing or imaging session.
Read the Terrans Industry user guide and setup instructions.
Technical specifications
| Specification | Sky-Watcher EQ5 kit |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer / system | Terrans Industry / OnStep |
| Controller version | V5 Pro |
| Mount version | Sky-Watcher EQ5 |
| Driven axes | Right ascension (RA) and declination (DEC) |
| Drive components | Two motor assemblies with belt-and-pulley transmission |
| Tracking rates | Sidereal, solar and lunar |
| Control connections | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB; support depends on the chosen device and software |
| Computer interfaces | ASCOM and INDI with the appropriate driver and configuration |
| Recommended supply | 12 V DC, rated for at least 3 A when powering the kit alone |
| Power connector | 5.5 × 2.1mm DC barrel connector |
| Installation | Mechanical fitting and initial configuration required |
What's in the kit?
Upgrade components
- OnStep V5 Pro controller with mounting bracket and strap.
- RA and DEC motor assemblies with mounting brackets.
- Belt and pulley components for the two drive axes.
- Motor connection cables and USB cable.
- Fitting hardware and installation tools shown in the kit photograph.
Required separately
A compatible Sky-Watcher EQ5 mount, suitable 12 V DC power supply and a supported control device with the necessary software.
Mount, tripod, telescope, camera, guiding equipment and a separate hand controller are not part of this upgrade-kit listing.
Before you order
Does this fit every Sky-Watcher equatorial mount?
This listing is specifically for the EQ5 kit. Select by the actual mount model, not by the telescope fitted to it. Contact us with the model name and photographs if you are unsure which kit you need.
Does the kit include a complete telescope mount?
No. It is a motor and controller upgrade for an existing compatible Sky-Watcher EQ5. Your mount, tripod and telescope are required separately.
Can I use it for astrophotography?
It can provide the mount-control part of a compatible imaging setup. Accurate polar alignment, sound mount mechanics, careful balance and suitable guiding equipment remain important. Installing a GoTo kit does not establish a new payload rating or guarantee a particular exposure length.
Do I need a separate hand controller?
A separate hand controller is not essential when using a supported app or computer connection. If you prefer a handset, check its compatibility with this V5 Pro controller before ordering it.
Let's check your mount
Send Dark Clear Skies your mount's full model name, a photograph of its drive area and the device you would like to use for control. We can help check the version and setup requirements.
Ask DCS about fitment