StellarMate X Astrophotography Controller - 8GB Memory/128GB Storage
StellarMate X - Plug & Play Multi-Platform Astrophotography Controller
The Stellarmate X from Ikarus Technologies is a powerful command center for a wide range of astronomy equipment, allowing everything to work seamlessly to produce amazing results during and after your astrophotography sessions. Simply connect your mount, astronomy camera, DSLR, electronic focuser, filter wheel, etc. to Stellarmate X via USB or WiFi. Equipped with 128GB of storage onboard, you will experience both high transfer speed and lots of storage for your images. Stellarmate is based on years of field research by both amateur and professional astronomers from around the world.
StellarMate X is quiet with no moving parts, and uses passive cooling technology for noiseless, dust-free operation. It comes with 128GB of storage, 8GB memory, and is powered by an Intel Celeron J4125 processor, enabling fast and seamless control for the most demanding and high-resolution astro cameras. The StellarMate X module has four (4) USB 3.0 ports, dual band WiFi with Auto HotSpot, as well a Gigabit Ethernet. You can use the accompanying astrophotography tool, Ekos, on Windows, Mac or Linux operating systems, and the Stellarmate X app is available for both Android and iOS so that you can automate your astro-imaging workflow from your smartphone or tablet. It is powered by Linux, the same OS that powers professional observatories, and it supports more than 15 clients, including SkyCharts, PHD2 and PixInsight.
StellarMate X Provides Complete Control of the Imaging Process!
Are you looking for a way to control your camera, mount, filter wheel, electronic focuser or DSLR from your Windows, Mac or Linux computer or your smartphone or tablet? StellarMate X offers complete control of everything from your observatory and dome to polar alignment, auto guiding, robotic operation, image processing and more. Just connect your equipment to StellarMate X and control them from anywhere at any time!
Everything You Need, Powered by StellarMate OS
The
StellarMate X comes with everything you need to create stunning astrophotos
preinstalled! Powered by StellarMate's operating system this WiFi camera
control system brings you a fully-fledged astrophotography suite with
imaging, framing/ mosaic assist, polar alignment assist, planning, and live
stacking. You'll also have access to auto-guiding, digital planetarium, and
weather/ sky-quality forecasting features out of the box. Accessing the
desktop environment additionally gives you the ability to customize the
StellarMate X with your own Linux compatible software, making this a
powerful choice for those looking for simple and complex imaging solutions
alike!
Your Imaging System: Unlocked
With the StellarMate X
you can build your astrophotography system without constraints, thanks to an
incredible range of equipment compatibility! With support for the INDI
driver system, your compact command center can support a large variety of
devices and brands. The powerful INDI foundation is further enhanced with
tweaks and additional support programed by the by the StellarMate team. Not
only does this provide a solid experience, but also allows the StellarMate X
to connect to your DSLR/ mirrorless cameras in addition to dedicated astro
options. This gives you the freedom to choose the cameras, mounts,
electronic focus wheels, electronic focuser, rotator, and other supporting
gear that fits your goals and guidelines—not what fits your control
system!
Well Connected
The StellarMate X comes equipped with a
number of ports to connect your gear and expand your experience. For
connecting your astrophotography gear, four USB A 3.0 ports give you fast
connectivity between your equipment and command center! A gigabit ethernet
jack gives you options in establishing your link to the StellarMate X,
allowing you to hardwire the device into your local or internet connected
networking system. If you plan on working off the StellarMate X directly
however, StellarMate has additionally included two HDMI 2.0 ports for
displaying the StellarMate OS desktop environment on a monitor; with a 3.5
mm jack for local audio output. You can expand the 64GB astrophotography
data and image space via the microSD slot, which can accept cards up to 2TB
in size to ensure you can add plenty of space for the most demanding
sessions! Finally, the device features a USB-C port for use with the
included AC power supply.
Control: Your Device, Your Way
Whether you want a
streamlined mobile interface or in-depth stationary command center,
StellarMate X has you covered! Available for iOS and Android, the
StellarMate app gives you access to your StellarMate X through a high-level
interface that gives you easy access to the power pre-installed in the
StellarMate OS. For laptop and desktop users StellarMate OS additionally
supports control via the Ekos Astrophotography Tool, bringing sleek control
to Windows, Mac OS, and Linux! Finally, this system supports control through
a desktop environment for a more hands-on approach; accessible either
through a monitor and keyboard & mouse or via the included remote
connection software!
Compact, Yet Incredibly Capable
The StellarMate X
comes in a dovetail-friendly form-factor, able to be bolted on to mounting
bars with through holes that can accommodate the included M6 bolts or
clamped with the sold separately
StellarMate Universal Vixen/Losmandy Clamp. Packed inside this sleek controller however is a capable Intel Celeron
CPU and WiFi radio. Paired with double the RAM and storage of the base
StellarMate X model—featuring 8GB LPDDR4 RAM and 128GB of eMMC
storage—this combination gives the StellarMate the power to run full
desktop programs, perform more memory intensive tasks, keep up with
demanding cameras, store a large amount of data, and connect to the system
wirelessly!
Extensive Instruction Manual
The StellarMate X comes with a 263-page manual that contains a comprehensive
break down on the control unit. From detailing the components included with
your purchase, to the set up, to the ports, this manual contains everything
you need to use your StellarMate X. The manual also includes information on
Ekos and EkosLive and how to use it on your Windows, MacOS, or Linux
computer. While you will receive a physical Quick Start Guide in the SM X
box, you can download the full manual by clicking the link above or
navigating to the "Product Attachments" tab on this page.