AstroLink 4 Go

๐Ÿ”ญ AstroLink 4 Go

AstroLink 4 Go is a compact, battery-powered controller designed for portable and lightweight observing and imaging setups.
It combines manual focusing control, onboard power, and software connectivity โ€” making it ideal for visual observing, Solar System video capture, and EAA (Electronic Assisted Astronomy) sessions.

๐ŸŒŒ Core Features

  • ๐ŸŽ›๏ธ Manual control buttons – control focuser position, speed, resets position and limits, store selected positions
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ Integrated Li-ion battery charged through the USB-C port
  • ๐Ÿ”Œ USB-C communication port – control over dedicated Panel, ASCOM or INDI compatible software
  • โšก Battery protection and monitoring
  • โฑ๏ธ Charging time: approx. 4-5 hours (from 0 to 100%)
  • โณ Operating time: 5-40 hours depending on motor type and settings

๐ŸŽฏ Focusing Motor

  • ๐Ÿ”Œ The output for the focusing motor is an RJ12 (6-pin) socket
  • ๐Ÿ”ฉ AstroLink 4 Go supports:
    • 12V unipolar stepper motors with gearboxes (Robofocus or Moonlite type)
    • Bipolar stepper motors with โ…› and 1โ„32 microstepping
  • โšกOperating current: up to 1.0A
  • โšกHolding current: up to 0.4A

๐Ÿงฉ Software & Compatibility:

๐Ÿงฉ Compatible with both INDI and ASCOM drivers
๐Ÿ”ง ASCOM Drivers Included:

  • ASCOM Focuser (focuser control)
  • ASCOM Switch (voltage, current, battery capacity reading gauges)

If you are looking for a more advanced astrophotography setup controller, take a look on AstroLink 4 MAX, AstroLink 4 micro or AstroLink 4 mini II.

If you are looking for an astrophotography controller integrated with a computer, please check the AstroLink 4 Bee or AstroLink 4 Pi.


๐Ÿ“ฅ Latest software and downloads (ASCOM 7 platform only)

DevicePanel applicationASCOM driverFirmwareDocs / 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 Go5.0.15


Unified control panel manual [PDF]
YT presentation
5.0.9PDF
AstroLink 4 Bee(5.0.1) 1.0.6PDF / YT
AstroLink 4 MAX(5.0.2) 1.0.6PDF
AstroLink 4 micro(5.0.1) 1.0.6PDF
AstroLink 4 mini II(5.0.3) 1.0.6PDF
Software/firmware changelog

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