StellaVita is an all-in-one smart wireless astrophotography controller. It is compatible with diverse astronomical brands. 

The compatible brands and equipment are listed below. This list is subject to updates as we validate compatibility with additional brands and models through internal testing.

 

StellaVita Compatible Brands and Equipment List 

SDK-Compatible Brands and Devices:

ToupTek Astro	All devices
ZWO	Cameras
QHYCCD	Some models: QHY533, QHY268, QHY5III462C and miniCAM8 have been tested.
PlayerOne	All devices
Altair	Cameras
SvBony	SC715C

 

INDI Platform-Compatible Brands and Devices:

ZWO	Filter wheels, electric focusers, equatorial mounts
QHYCCD	CFW2, CFW3, electric focusers
ATIK	Cameras
Gemini	Electric focusers
Astroasis	Electric focusers, filter wheels
Sky-Watcher	Equatorial mounts
iOptron	Equatorial mounts, filter wheels, and electric focusers
Celestron	Equatorial mounts
Meow, EasyMount, WarpAstron, CLEARSKY, JUWEI, BlackHole, etc	Equatorial mounts based on Onstep Settings

 

DSLR cameras have not been supported yet (under development).

QHYminiCAM8 Connection:

1. Power on the camera and connect it to StellaVita via a USB cable.
2. Turn on StellaVita, then launch the app.
3. In the app, select QHY miniCAM8 as the main camera/filter wheel to establish the connection。
4. The built-in filter wheel will be auto-detected.

Click to check Video tutorial for QHYminiCAM8 & StellaVita connection!

QHYCFW2/3 Connection:

There are 2 ways to use QHYCFW2/3:

1. When using a 4-pin serial cable to connect the wheel and the camera, StellaVita recognises the device through QHYSDK. Users need to configure the connection method on the wheel first (switch to serial port or camera control mode, then connect the QHY main camera that supports 4-pin port, and then the "QHYCFW (main camera model name)" format option will appear in the filter wheel available device list, select and connect.
2. Use a USB cable to connect the wheel: StellaVita calls the device through the INDI driver. Users need to configure the connection method on the wheel first (switch to USB control mode), and then select "QHYCFW2" or "QHYCFW3" in the filter wheel device list. Note that this method currently has a bug and it is recommended to use a 4-pin cable to connect.

*Above is updated on 1st July, 2025.

If you still have questions, please send an email to tpa-support@touptek.com or go to the Support Page.

Other StellaVita Instructions:

1. StellaVita Cable connection
2. StellaVita APP: Interface
3. StellaVita APP: Shooting modes and functions
4. How to perform polar alignment in StellaVita
5. How to connect equatorial mounts in StellaVita

 

More Video Tutorials of StellaVita:

1. ToupTek Astro StellaVita Unboxing and Cable Connection
2. How to use StellaVita to perform a shooting? Full tutorial is here!