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🛰️ AstroLink 4 Bee – Standalone Windows-Based Astro Controller

AstroLink 4 Bee is a powerful, all-in-one astrophotography controller built around the ~~T4 Pro~~ or T5 mini PC and running on the Windows Pro operating system.

This device offers a full feature set comparable to AstroLink 4 Pi, but it’s designed for users who prefer the flexibility and familiarity of Windows-based astronomy software.

💻 Integrated Windows Mini PC

~~T4 Pro~~ or T5 mini PC with Windows Pro preinstalled
Compatible with popular software like:
- N.I.N.A.
- MaxIm DL
- Sequence Generator Pro
- PHD2
- ASTAP
- ASI Studio
Includes a dedicated AstroLink control panel
Full ASCOM driver support for seamless integration

AstroLink 4 Bee is ideal for users looking for a compact, Windows-native solution to control all the main components of their astroimaging setup.

👉 Looking for a Raspberry Pi-based controller? Check out AstroLink 4 Pi.

🔌 Power & Connectivity

Powered via a 12V XT60 input socket
Connects easily to your home WiFi or LAN
Supports remote control from any computer, laptop, or tablet via Remote Desktop or dedicated apps

🔧 Key Features

🔭 Focuser motor control for Robofocus, Moonlite, or generic unipolar/bipolar stepper motors
🎯 Micro-stepping up to 1/32, with max 2.0 A current and 1.4 A continuous holding current
🌡️ Sensor support: temperature, humidity, sky temperature/cloud coverage, sky brightness
⚡ Real-time monitoring of voltage, current, power, and energy
💾 Permanent focuser position memory — no need to park after each session
🔥 2× adjustable PWM outputs (max 40 W each) for dew heaters, fans
🔌 3 switchable 12V DC outputs for mount, camera, filter wheel (max 5 A each)
🔋 1× permanent 12V DC output
🎛️ 1× adjustable 3–10 V DC output
🔗 XT60 high-current power input

🖥️ Hardware & Software

🪟 Windows Pro OS preinstalled
🧩 ASCOM drivers included: Focuser, Observing Conditions, Switch, Safety Monitor
🎛️ AstroLink control panel software
📶 Connectivity: WiFi + LAN
🖥️ Ports:
- 3× USB 3.0
- 2× HDMI
- 1× audio jack

📏 Specifications

📐 Dimensions: 173 × 105 × 25 mm
⚖️ Weight: 350 g
🧠 Controller: ~~T4 Pro~~ or T5 mini PC (4 GB RAM / 64 GB storage)

📥 Latest software and downloads (ASCOM 7 platform only)

Device	Panel application	ASCOM driver	Firmware	Docs / other
ASCOM 7 and new software stack is recommended New software requires ASCOM 7 platform installed. Additionally, AstroLink ASCOM driver, panel and firmware in version 5.x.x are required.
AstroLink 4 Go	5.0.16 Unified control panel manual [PDF] YT presentation	5.0.9	(5.0.2) 1.1.11	PDF
AstroLink 4 Bee			(5.0.1) 1.0.8	PDF / YT
AstroLink 4 MAX			(5.0.3) 1.0.8	PDF
AstroLink 4 micro			(5.0.1) 1.0.8	PDF
AstroLink 4 mini II			(5.0.3) 1.0.6	PDF
Software/firmware changelog

📥 Latest software and downloads (ASCOM 6 or 7)

Device	Panel application	ASCOM driver	INDI driver	Firmware	Docs / other
Previous software stack work with ASCOM 6 and 7 platform. However, no new features will be implemented in this stack.
AstroLink 4 Bee	4.6.13	3.2.10	N/A	(4.8.5) 1.0.5	PDF / YT
AstroLink 4 micro	4.6.13		INDI	(4.8.5) 1.0.5	PDF
AstroLink 4 mini II	4.9.2		INDI	(4.5.8) 1.0.5	PDF
AstroLink 4 Pi	N/A	N/A	INDI	N/A	PDF / YT
Software/firmware changelog