AstroLink 4 Bee

🛰️ 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.

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🔌 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

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🔧 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

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🖥️ 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

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📏 Specifications

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

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Latest software and downloads (ASCOM 7 platform only)

Device	Panel application	ASCOM driver	Firmware	Docs / other
New software requires ASCOM 7 platform installed, and new firmware, AstroLink ASCOM driver and AstroLink panels.
AstroLink 4 Bee	5.0.13 Unified control panel manual [PDF] YT presentation	5.0.7	1.0.2 (13.05.2025)	PDF / YT
AstroLink 4 MAX				PDF
AstroLink 4 micro				PDF
AstroLink 4 mini II				PDF
Software/firmware changelog

Latest software and downloads (ASCOM 6 or 7)

Device	Panel application	ASCOM driver	INDI driver	Firmware	Docs / other
AstroLink 4 Bee	4.6.13	3.2.10	N/A	20250406	PDF / YT
AstroLink 4 micro	4.6.13		INDI		PDF
AstroLink 4 mini II	4.9.2		INDI		PDF
AstroLink 4 Pi	N/A	N/A	INDI	N/A	PDF / YT
Software/firmware changelog

AstroLink 4 Bee manual 1.3 (PDF)
AstroLink 4 Bee videos

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