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Bring control and simplicity together with the iOptron Control Box iMate<\/strong>. This smart controller takes the heavy lifting off your hands so you can concentrate on what matters: capturing the starry sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart and powerful - all in one system<\/strong>
The iMate runs on a fast 64-bit ARM processor designed to work smoothly with your astrophotography setup. Everything you need is already included: KStars planetarium software<\/strong>, Ekos control tool<\/strong> and INDI drivers<\/strong>. With it you can directly control your mount, camera, focuser and filter wheel - without additional installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Complete freedom wherever you work<\/strong>
You easily connect the iMate to your laptop, tablet or smartphone via Wi-Fi. Whether you use Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS or Android - the iMate works with everything. No hassle with cables or complex drivers. Just connect and go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Space for all your data<\/strong>
With 32 GB internal memory<\/strong> and support until 64 GB microSD<\/strong>, you have enough storage space to store entire sessions. Ideal for long nights under the stars, keeping all images safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compact but robust<\/strong>
The sturdy design fits easily on your setup. Mount it easily via the 31mm dovetail, 1\/4\u2033-20 thread or M3 mount. The housing is built for outdoor temperatures and long-term use - reliably, night after night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready for modern astrophotography<\/strong>
The iOptron Control Box iMate is more than just a control unit. It is the heart of your observation. Thanks to its open-source architecture, you can adapt it to your own workflow. And with the built-in iPolarServ feature, you quickly align your mount via your mobile device - so you'll be observation-ready in minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/strong><\/th>Description<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Processor<\/strong><\/td>64-bit ARM processor (Orange Pi 3 LTS)<\/td><\/tr>
Memory<\/strong><\/td>2 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM<\/td><\/tr>
Internal memory<\/strong><\/td>32 GB eMMC + expandable up to 64 GB microSD (Class 10 or higher)<\/td><\/tr>
Interfaces<\/strong><\/td>1\u00d7 USB 3.0, 2\u00d7 USB 2.0, 3\u00d7 12V DC (2 programmable), LAN<\/td><\/tr>
Software<\/strong><\/td>KStars, Ekos, INDI (pre-installed)<\/td><\/tr>
Operating Systems<\/strong><\/td>Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android<\/td><\/tr>
Mounting options<\/strong><\/td>31 mm dovetail, 1\/4\u2033-20 thread, 2\u00d7 M3 thread<\/td><\/tr>
Additional features<\/strong><\/td>Wifi connection, iPolarServ pole alignment<\/td><\/tr>
Architecture<\/strong><\/td>Open source<\/td><\/tr>
Use<\/strong><\/td>Control of mount, camera, focuser and filter wheel<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

iOptron Control Box comes with powerful 64-bit ARM processor, wifi, 32GB internal memory and KStars\/Ekos\/INDI software - ideal for complete control of astrophotography equipment without a PC.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":96751,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[2790],"product_cat":[469],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-32659","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-ioptron","product_cat-astro-fotografie","product_shipping_class-licht","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"instock","bundle_stock_quantity":null,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":32891,"url":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-hae69-montering-imate-met-handset\/","url_meta":{"origin":32659,"position":0},"title":"iOptron HAE69 Mounting iMate with Handset","author":"","date":"07-11-2025","format":false,"excerpt":"iOptron HAE69 comes with built-in iMate computer, Go2Nova hand controller, WiFi, GPS, USB connections, power supply and transport case - 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