{"title":"iOptron iMate Control Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe iOptron iMate Astronomy Control Box is a compact control computer for running an iOptron mount and imaging equipment. Part of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/astronomy-computers-and-software\"\u003eAstronomy Computers \u0026amp; Imaging Controllers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"imate-astronomy-control-box","title":"iMate Astronomy Control Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe iMate is a single-board computer that features a powerful 64-bit ARM processor with Wi-Fi, preloaded KStars planetarium software, Ekos control and automation tool, and INDI drivers. This hardware-software combination will support the use of most current and future devices (cameras, focusers, filter wheels, etc.) allowing the user to choose a brand and model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 32Gb eMMC storage along with a slot for up to 64Gb TF (micro SD) memory, iMate has the ability to control and capture an entire automated imaging session. The iMate is cross-platform; use it with Windows, IOS, Linux, Android, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange Pi 3 LTS with 64-bit ARM processor, 2GB LPDDR3 SDRAM and 32GB EMMC flash memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1X USB3.0 and 2X USB2.0 ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3X 12VDC outputs (2 programmable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 64Gb high speed MicroSD card (class 10 or higher)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen Source Architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreloaded KStarts\/Ekos\/INDI driver for mount, camera, focuser and other device control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiPolarServ for iOS and Android polar alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows, MacOS, iOS, Linux, Android remote connection to iMate via WIFI network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting method: 31mm dovetail saddle for finder scope shoe mounting, 1\/4\"-20 threaded hole, or 2X M3 threaded holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne year Limited Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"colors_descriptionbox\" style=\"height: 104px; width: 100%;\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"ProductDetails_MainBorder\" style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 76px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 76px;\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/clear1x1_a69e7769-23cd-40ef-84ec-8d89260b7d04.gif?v=1766568281\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 76px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ProductDetail_ExtInfo_div\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ioptron.com\/v\/Manuals\/8480_iMate_Manual.pdf\"\u003eInstallation and Operation Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.kde.org\/trunk5\/en\/kstars\/kstars\/index.html\"\u003eThe KStars Handbook (web version)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Credit to Jason Harris and the KStars Team)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ioptron.com\/v\/manuals\/The_Kstars_Handbook.pdf\"\u003eThe KStars Handbook (pdf)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Credit to Jason Harris and the KStars Team)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 76px;\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/clear1x1_a69e7769-23cd-40ef-84ec-8d89260b7d04.gif?v=1766568281\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"ProductDetails_MainBorder\" style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 18px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/DBox_Border_Left_Bottom_3146a0e4-1ae3-435f-932d-db06d659927e.gif?v=1766568285\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"iOptron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44014037663855,"sku":"8480","price":313.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/8480-2T__77815.jpg?v=1766568287"}],"url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/collections\/astronomy-computers-ioptron.oembed","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}