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But most of this channel has been about my journey with Astrophotography, Timelapse and Motorcycle videos.. So Subscribe and like to follow along...
Rob
But most of this channel has been about my journey with Astrophotography, Timelapse and Motorcycle videos.. So Subscribe and like to follow along...
Rob
SpaceX Polaris Dawn Rocket launch from Florida seen in New Milford, CT from my dash cam.
This is a short video of my ride into work Tuesday morning 9/10/24 about 5:30ish. Heading down south on Rt 7. you can see the SpaceX Rocket. This was launched from Florida. Picture at the end is not mine, found online taken locally here in CT.
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ZWO EAF Install on a Celestron Edge HD 8 Inch SCT Watch to the end !
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Hello all, here again is another Install video. This one is for the ZWO EAF Electronic Auto Focuser onto your Celestron Edge HD 8 inch Scope. This requires the ZWO Mounting Bracket for the Edge 8 and of course the ZWO EAF itself. Please Like and subscribe if you can, It doesn't cost anything to do so, but it helps the channel out a lot ! Thank you !
ZWO AM5 Mounted to a Sky-Watcher Tripod HEQ5
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Hello all again.. In this video we go over how to mount your ZWO AM5 Mount to a Sky Watcher HEQ5 Tripod.
Making a Come Back to Astrophotography ? I hope So !
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Hello All, Just a quick short video about what my next plans are and hoping to keep Astrophotography alive for me ! Thanks for Watching and sticking by .
Road Trip ! Stopped In Wytheville, Virginia at a Historical Site !
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In this Video, I take a trip to North Carolina. Along the way I stop at an Old Cemetery In the town Of Wytheville, Virginia...This Cemetery and Town has some very cool History to it that I had no idea about. So I had to go back ! Take a ride with me on this adventure of some History, and trying to get some breakfast at a waffle House ! Please watch to the end ! Please Consider subscribing to my...
Battlefield 5 Gameplay.. A little different video than the norn.. Enjoy !
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Hello All, I know I haven't come out with a video in quite a while.. But for now I've uploaded some short gameplay vids.. I'll upload more in the future, let me know what you think.. There's some swearing and possible shit talk, so if your easily offended then don't watch.. PS5 Gamer Tag.. KICKYERASS If your looking for a good gameplay UA-cam channel.. Please follow this dude, he's awesome !! u...
DJI Mavic Air 2 Hyper-Lapse and Time-lapse using a Sony A6400 Timelapse + View
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Made a quick video using footage I've taken from the past couple of months. Using my DJI Mavic Air 2 for Hyper-lapse and normal video, Also used my Sony A6400 with the Timelapse View as well... I hope you enjoy the quick video.. Due to crappy weather the last month I haven't been able to get any Astrophotography sessions in.. Blah ! Equipment used.. DJI Mavic Air 2 Sony A6400 Moment ND Filters ...
Astrophotography From a Remote Location with ZWO Products and the ASIAIR PLUS
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In this video, I've gone out to Image from a remote location. Do you have a favorite spot to go to besides your back yard? Do you live in an Apartment or condo complex and have no go spot on the property to image the night sky? In this video I'll briefly talk about where I go, and a certain Spot I'm at this evening. I'll also being using My Redcat 51 with all the buddies attached to it, control...
ZWO ASIAIR PLUS WIFI Signal Strength Test, Good ? or Bad? These are My Results !
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Been hearing about the poor WiFi signal on the new Plus? Some have it, and some have not.. In this video we test out the unit i got to see how it does, and compare it to the Pro.. Its a long video, but watch till the end.. The antennas I used.. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XFZB62D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CH27HVH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o0...
ZWO ASIAIR Plus Review, And Night Session setup.. FULL Video..
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In this Long video, we will be going over my session setup for the new Asiair Plus. We'll go over everything... its a LONG VIDEO so please be patient. If you don't own the Asiair Pro or version 1, then this might be just what you need for your night sky imaging sessions if you want to ditch that laptop ! If your new to the Asiair family, then this video will help you understand what its all abo...
ASIAIR Plus By ZWO , Quick Unboxing & Review
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Hello all, I was accepted to receive the Latest Product by ZWO for Astrophotography. The ASIAIR Plus... Its a WiFi controller for your ZWO dedicated Astro-Dedicated Cameras and their accessories. I was one of about 500 folks from all over the world including the OG's of this Hobby to received one of these units for review and placed under their title of Experience Officers Group. Give the video...
Some faint Perseid Meteor Shower Capture during a Time-lapse
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From the week of August 11 thru the 13th, While imaging the night sky.. I managed to capture some faint sightings of the Perseid Meteor Shower.. In some parts you can spot some satellites going by. Camera Used: Sony A6400 with a Sigma 16mm F1.4 and a 7 Artisans 7.5 mm F2.4 Fish eye lens. About 6 hours total time smashed into about 90 seconds..
Road Trip To Paducah Kentucky for Fathers day..
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Took a road trip with my son to Paducah Kentucky. Stopped in Lexington KY after 13 1/2 hours of driving and checked out the city of Lexington. lots of history in that city. Then we continued the next morning to our destination. We we headed back to Connecticut, we drove straight through, about 17 hours. It was a great trip and I look forward to going again ! We hope you enjoy the video of our a...
Night-sky and Daytime Time-Lapse Astrophotography
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Night-sky and Daytime Time-Lapse Astrophotography
ZWO Dew-Heater Strip Install on a ASI294MC Pro
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ZWO Dew-Heater Strip Install on a ASI294MC Pro
Time-lapse using Genie Mini, tilt & Pan. Ashanks S2 Carbon Slider. Sony A6400 Sigma 16mm
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Time-lapse using Genie Mini, tilt & Pan. Ashanks S2 Carbon Slider. Sony A6400 Sigma 16mm
Time-Lapse Using 2 Genie Mini's Tilt and Pan Bracket setup by Syrp.
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Time-Lapse Using 2 Genie Mini's Tilt and Pan Bracket setup by Syrp.
Take Two ! Short Practice Time-lapse using a Sony A6400, Timelapse+ View
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Take Two ! Short Practice Time-lapse using a Sony A6400, Timelapse View
Purple Panda Microphone test ride on Harley Davidson Street Glide Special
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Purple Panda Microphone test ride on Harley Davidson Street Glide Special
Time-Lapse Test Video, Qdslrdashboard, Sony A6400
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Time-Lapse Test Video, Qdslrdashboard, Sony A6400
Harley Davidson Social Distance Riding into New York.. Takes a turn for the ..
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Harley Davidson Social Distance Riding into New York.. Takes a turn for the ..
Playing around with the StarWatcher Adventurer Mini. And the Sony A6400, Mavic Mini as well..
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Playing around with the StarWatcher Adventurer Mini. And the Sony A6400, Mavic Mini as well..
Time-Lapse using a Sony A6400, PhotoScape X and VSDC Video Editor
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Time-Lapse using a Sony A6400, PhotoScape X and VSDC Video Editor
Hunt Hill Farm, "The Silo" New Milford, CT
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Hunt Hill Farm, "The Silo" New Milford, CT
Some Time-lapse, Drone Fun In New Milford, Ct with a Sony A6400
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Some Time-lapse, Drone Fun In New Milford, Ct with a Sony A6400
Time lapse with a GoPro 7 Black and a motorized slider
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Time lapse with a GoPro 7 Black and a motorized slider
The roundabout in New Milford..A short video. Using the Mavi Mini
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The roundabout in New Milford..A short video. Using the Mavi Mini
History on the Bridgeport Wood Finishing Company in New Milford, CT . Must See !
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History on the Bridgeport Wood Finishing Company in New Milford, CT . Must See !
Awesome bro!!!
I am late to this party. After a few years with SASW 2i and 135mm lens I finally stepped up go a SA GTI, Redcat 51 and Asiair Plus. And now have finally decided to learn to guide and ordered a ZWO 120mm cam and 30mm scope. Found this video and it was a real eye opener with how to's and suggestions. Am chomping at the bit to get out for a session. Wanted to just tell you thanks for a great and informative video. 🤘 Hook Em Horns.
@keithdaniel3405 you are welcome sir..thank you for the kind words. I haven't been out much at all this year..this summer sucked for me weather wise..and when it's clear at night..it's during the work week..it's tough to get a clear night on the weekends..good luck and post up what you end up capturing! I'm on IG as well..
Will this fit on the 6pro tripod?
I can not say for sure, because I do not have my EQ6R Pro any more. I sold it. and then purchase just the Tripod for the 5. I can't see any reason why it wouldn't fit the 6. They are pretty much the same tripod, except the boss sticking up is casted in the 5 and its a bolt on the 6.
Very helpful!! Can i ask if it is possible to align the AM5 on the Skywatcher with a scope pointing north over the tripod leg as you have already indicated with the N on the tripod in your past usage? My current setup has the legs with north over the leg. Also with your EDGE set up do you use an OAG - i heard that harmonic mounts tend not to play nicely with such set ups due to their short exposure in the autoguider mode? Thanks again.
I do use the scope pointing over the north over the tripod leg..And I do use a OAG with my Edge and my tracking is on point. anywhere from a .4 to .6. I use a counterweight just for stability and I put weights on the base of my tripod, and this setup runs perfectly !
Thanks. However with all that extra weight on your skywatcher tripod that needs to be carried around, doesn’t that rather negate the benefits of the AM5N?
It's absolutely awesome to see a metal man do astrophotography like myself. I am a custom ductwork sheetmetal fabricator/installer by day and an astrophotographer by night. most known astrophotographers are in the IT field. I think that says something about guys like us that are up at 530am for work and finishing our dark frames by 4am/shooting flat frames while the truck is warming up to leave to our day time profession. TOGA!!! CLEAR SKIES.
I read online several reviews saying that the adaptor from the pier was designed to fit an EQ5 tripod, and that it was slightly too large diameter to fit the HEQ5 pro tripod. This obviously wasn’t your experience? Thanks, nice video
Trying to get my 8 inch EdgeHD set up and the filter wheel is contacting the EAF. I see that you have the .7 reducer that makes it fit right. Bummer that it doesn't work without the .7 reducer. Thanks for the vid.
I learned so much!!
Thank you for that !
This is incredibly helpful, thank you!
Thank you for watching !
Looking forward to the imaging. Thx for the year:)
I'm looking forward to it as well, SCT is all new to me, so I'm learning.. Just need a few nights in a row of clears sky's so I can get some serious imaging time put in !
@@bfgmetalworks How come you left your last telescope(s) for this one?
@johnjohnson2826 I never left it..I still have it..this one is for galaxies and planetary. I still have my Redcat 71.
@@bfgmetalworks I've been watching a few videos, and now I understand what your objective is. I just purchased edge HD 925, CGEM 2.,and Star Sense I am so amped. I plan on using a self performed astrophotography altered Canon T3i. Dude I'm so amped.
According to ZWO the Skywatcher adapter plate is also compatible with the Celestron AVX tripod head. The AVX has a similar depression. I've seen the Astroblender youTube on his modification using a threaded rod. I find it funny you would think ZWO, a Chinese based company, would use all metric dimensions and parts. The AVX mount has a metric thread for the tripod rod but the AM5 uses a non metric thread in the base of the AM5. I have on my AVX a C8 (non HD). I use a Starizona reducer/corrector, Celetron OAG an ASI174mm for guiding and a ASI071MC for the main camera. A Mele Win11 miniPC with NINA runs everything. My OTA weighs close to 19lbs. I'll be interested in the guiding results you can achieve at the higher focal lengths. I read on CN some saying the AM5 isn't suitable on focal lengths greater than 900mm yet I read others having good consistent results with C8 and larger. Will you be able to achieve total RMS error below 1" with the AM5? I want to upgrade my AVX eventually as PHD2 guiding application always complains of the calibration. I'm still new at guiding and trying to figure out which parameters to adjust is frustrating. I've read most users report the AVX is not the best choice but I manage to collect light frames, mostly galaxies at the moment, and get the guiding to work adequately. Good luck in your astro come back. I just subscribed. Thanks
Thank you for your comment.. I have imaged a few nights and all my guiding has been under 1". its been anywhere from .38 to .7 With the heavy duty tripod, the counterweight and I also add some weight to the tripod I have gotten some good results.I have seen those same comments on cloudy nights, and have seen screenshots of their perfect guiding. I have taken them as well. So far as a first time user of a SCT, I have been doing pretty well with it. I've been following the advice of many folks on Cloudy nights as to what has worked for them with their setups. Like I've said, I'm by no means a wizard at this hobby, and I've been doing it for just over 3 years. And what I do learn, I try to share as well.. Sometimes I may not be perfect at it.. but I try. I have learned from many other youtube channels, and It has inspired me to try and help others and give back some. Thank you for subscribing and thank you for your comment, I truly appreciate it. Clears sky's
thank you
Stay strong and clear skies. Besides the full Askar Astro rig we also have a Seestar and vespera for the quick setups and grab and go when time is tough and clouds are coming in.
I just got an EdgeHD 8" and the first night out was short but I had great seeing. AM5, TC40, ASIAirPlus, 50mm guide scope w/ ASI120MM (yeah, I know) and I managed 0.49" for 1hr 21mins (balanced RA/DEC). What counterweight is that? I'm considering one even though I always put 12lbs in the sling under my TC40.
lol Yes on the 120mm, Thats good guiding with a 50 mm guide scope.. I use the Celestron OAG with the 174mm mini and i get about the same, maybe a little lower ( Not Much) The counter weight is home made, its about 6 lbs. I do have a couple of 11 lbs weights as well, but this little one works perfectly, plus I weigh down the tripod too.
@@bfgmetalworks Celestron OAG w/ 174MM is my long term plan. I thought I'd give the regular guide scope a try on the first night imaging. I haven't bought the OAG or the new camera yet either. I was pretty happy with the performance using the old guide scope from my refractors. I'll be honest... good seeing and Bode's Galaxy probably made the results better than I should expect. 😀
Very helpful video - I have a used Explore Scientific Twilight - Heavy Duty mount with the same peg - and wanted to see if the Pier would work with my mount. You answered my question that hte PE200 has an adapter!
I'm glad I was able to help. My whole reason for making this video for just the Sky watcher. If I was able to help one person, then that makes my day ! Thank you for your comment !
WOW. I really enjoyed this one. Thx and keep them coming.
Hey man I'm your next door neighbor in Putnam, NY. I'm just getting started and been watching videos- a lot of them. I just came across yours. You got to give me a year at least. I have so many questions? how do you set up for the data capture- IE exposure times, how many images, etc and processing. Can you do a full start to finish process using your various software? Any examples of your work out there to see? So many questions... thanks in advance and I look forward to your new videos. And work I hear ya. RN in NYC. The two best parts of my day are driving in and driving back out....
Thanks for the comment. I'm not that far from where your located.. just over the line.. I have a video on my channel here that shows a full night session with using the ASIAIR Pro. I also have some photos posted up on Instagram as well, Just look the name of the channel up. I used to use a laptop with APT software, but once I started using the ASIAIR, its been so much easier. As far as being an RN..I have much respect for you and what you do.. Thank you..
Love it, brother!
Thank you sir !
very useful information, thanks
I hope other companies are making good options too, this company likes to crank the price up.
Weather and work has kept me from shooting for nearly 2 years now.. recently fell victim to selling almost all of my gear as I take up a new hobby. A week later, I'm already regretting it. Will keep watching though. Hope you get clearer skies.
Thank you for that comment. I'm trying to stay positive, its just the weather thats been killing me with this Hobby.. I may have to quit my job lol
@bfgmetalworksbackyard-astr8655 I feel you! I live in the south west US, high desert. Too hot in the summer to really do anything when it's 100 degrees at night, and cloudy/snow every day in the winter. Spring brings very high winds, and fall fluctuates temps too much. It's tough to stay positive, but grateful for all the really good shots I was able to get. Win some, you lose some. During my "off days" when I couldn't shoot, it was helpful to me to go back and reprocess my older files to improve editing skills.
@@timmc83 Thats def a great idea, Because I haven't gone out to collect new data, I have lost touch with Pixinsight.. so I'm just now trying to go through it all again and get into the flow of things again..
Cool video. Really liked that 1930s aerial shot.
I fumbled around for months and ended up with a setup almost identical to yours, only difference being the main camera. This video is a great resource for checking if ive been doing anything wrong, thanks for putting it together.
Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching...
Spetacular!!!!!!!!!!!++++
Oh man that looks like a heavy payload for that poor star adventurer.
It wasn't at all. I believe they can hold 11 lbs payload. And this setup was under that limit.
Bob, we loved watching this video on the old factory and have often wondered about its history. Many thanks and best wishes.
Thank you !!
Agent orange works well for gardens btw ;)
Bwhahahaaa! Yes it does !
Noticed some confusion during guiding setup. What you did first was calibration. That takes a few minutes as it steps through NSEW. Then it begins to guide. Because you calibrated, your guiding was quite good. And you lowered the gain appropriately. Multi star is automatic. It will pick the star it likes.
Gonna get off my knees now…. If I can. Laughing and thinking “oh yeah, polar alignment will surely tell you your age and joint health. Thanks for a mellow, accurate AIR tutorial. Very good stuff.
Thank you for your comment and for watching ! Much Appreciated !
Where did you order your cables from? I hate all those long cables too! Looking for reliable, reputable brand and seller.
Interesting video! What tablet are you using?
Hey, Thanks so much for this great tutorial on the Asiair plus. You have a great way of explaining things that even I can understand. I have a quick question on how you zoomed using the AA+ app. On the video starting at 11:09 you zoomed in on the star and I wasn't sure how you did this. Did you zoom in using your fingers on the tablet screen or are there zoom keys in the app that you used?.... I have a AA+ coming soon. Thanks again, great job!
Thank you for the comment and for checking out the video.. I just used my fingers to zoom in, there is no zoom key. I'm hoping to come out with some more videos soon on some of my equipment upgrades, and some EQ6R-Pro vs AM5 videos, on what I like better between the 2 mounts.. Take care !!
I just used the same app on my backyard without the asiair. My flags were all green. When I used my asiairi was not able to connect to it outside at the location I wanted. It does connect outside too close to the house. Now to see what can I do about it.
When I connected close to the house I moved the setup connected to the desired location, and it stayed connected.
Thank you for sharing that with me.. I truly appreciate it !
Good luck finding the antenna links
Well if you actually look..they are in the description like I stated in the video.. good luck at the eye doctor..
Thank you
Awesome video thank you 🖖🏼
I wanted to go through Cherokee on our way back from TN this past month, but we found out that our son gets carsick around curvy mountain roads and he is 1.5 years old. We didn't want to chance it with 4 hours of a drive. I will visit one day! :)
Love the tests. Great video
Thank you !!
I keep watching all of these AISAIR videos but I don't see anybody talking about the fact that they don't send the power cable and what we newbies should buy to be able to turn it on because none of the other parts of the video matter until I can plug it up and turn it on. Next video.....
I recently bought a second hand HEQ5 pro, and with it i was given an ASI AIR, the red and white original. although it only supports 32gb cards, there is a setting to save files to the camera, if you are using a DSLR to image, and as i use a full frame camera with 47mb file size, it comes in handy
I just bought the Asiair and this video has been so helpful. Thank you for putting so much effort into this video. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for that Kevin. I'm hoping to do some more reviews and videos as soon as we get some clear sky's here, well clears sky's on the weekends when I don't have to work. I have updated a lot of my equipment since this video has been released..
I've been struggling with asiair and new image train due to several factors, probably the biggest challenge being clear skies and bitter cold, with snow. Anyway got out last Saturday night. Finally achieved focus, and successfully did PA, polar alignment! Took about 3 or 4 hours with brakes to warm up. Later Sunday powered everything up, and couldn't get my tablet to communicate with asiair. WTF, My Jackery, and tablet was at 50ish% charger, and Jackery ab70%. I charged everything, and it all Comunidad even 40 feet away through 2 walls. So I assume full power is pretty important. Just thought I'd let you guys know my experience. Good luck.
I have an ASI AIR Plus. First.....get the 3.1 cable to the camera away from the antenae (this is per ZWO latest info). Next....connect with 2.4 G and not 5....2.4 isn't quite as fast but goes much further distance. I experimented with Station Mode and found that evidently when using that the speed of download is lower than connecting direct to ASI AIR wifi. I got more drop outs in Station Mode although I was pushing the connection distance for my home WIFI connection. An extender would probably help in that case. Final suggestion.....when slowing down or dropping connections, try rebooting the ASI AIR. Note that when you do this you will have to reset your password unless you are using the default 12345678. I found that a reboot and avoiding Station Mode made the connection very robust. I run my setup from inside my house and through a glass doorwall and about 40' distance. Also make sure you have the latest firmware update.
Some people think that a higher gain antenna will give them the strongest signal and highest quality connection. This is true in some cases, but in certain applications too much gain can be a bad thing. The truth is, the answer to whether you need a higher or a lower gain antenna lies in your application. You want to focus all of the signal to direct it to a distant target, then the high gain antenna is definitely the best choice. High gain antennas need to be pointed in a preferred direction to send RF signal so that limited signal can be intensified in desired location. Antennas only divert, direct, or concentrate radio energy in some direction, they don’t create it. In my application I was able to go in my house with the stock antenna which was about 70 ft away, give or take and I had poor signal going in and out. You should of tried walking in another direction when having the blade antenna connected. Rf shoots off the blade sides on a 40 degrees lobe. You got worst signal with the 9db antenna because it only shoot out 25 degrees in both directions. The regular 2db antenna that came with the plus has a 360 degrees radius but not as far out. The blade antenna would be the best antenna in the application but you have to make sure it pointed in the right direction blade side in your direction. It's all about staying in the signal lobe of what direction your antenna application is shooting the RF.
Thanks for the video! I tried the WiFi AR app on my iPhone and found it totally unusable. But I found the "Airport Utility" app much more user-friendly after setting WiFi scanner to "on" under iPhone settings. The stock antenna seems to work fine, increasing the signal next to the ASIAirplus from -71dBm to -26dBm. At 40 feet the signal was about -60dBm. I was able to control the ASIAirplus from my iPad from about 100 feet (not measured). So I think the WiFi of the Plus works pretty well.
I am looking to get a filter wheel either the 7x2" or the 5x2". I also have a ASI 294MC pro, so i hope you can help me with some of my questions. Do i need to buy anything extra to contact the camera or can i do it with the accessory coming with the camera and the filter wheel? I saw they show a T2 tilter between the filter wheel and the camera on their website, do i really need it? Thanks in advance if you can help me with these questions!
I don't think you'll need the Tilter.. What I used was the 5X2" for my 294MC Pro,, I put in a Black filter (for darks without having to put the cap on) I also Have the Optolong L-Pro Light pollution Filter, and then I had the Optolong L-Enhance filter. That left 2 spots open, One open spot for no filter at all, and another, for well anything else you might might to try. Now depending on your Scope and what the back focus would be, would determine the amount of spacers needed, That's really it. The filter wheel should come with the cable needed. I could have went with smaller size filters, but, I felt if I ever when with a different size camera, the 2 " filters would cover every size camera. Right now I have the 294MM Pro (Mono) with a 7X2" and its loaded filters..a whole other beast of learning curves....Hope that helps a little...
Thanks for the tests. For me, it's a mix of distance and download speeds. Fact is, the asiair system is primarily, for me, a system that allows me to image from the comfort of my couch. I can't do that, 20 feet away from the scope and stay connected. I have to use a wifi extender.
Isn't the 294mc an uncooled camera? How are you cooling yours?
Its a cooled camera..
Did the AIR polar align thru the guide scope and camera? If so, is the guide pointed to the same location the main imager scope is pointed to?
The polar align with the ASAIR goes thru the main scope and main camera. The guide camera and guide scope is pointed in the same direction, The purpose of the guide camera and scope is to track the stars, and send pulse adjustments to the mount for better tracking.
Excellent video!!! I just got my ASIAIR PLUS and some other ZWO equipment. I'm brand new to astrophotography and still waiting for a clear night to get out and check it out. Keep the videos coming. Also I noticed that when you went into the telescope section prior to bring the scope to the home position the "Tracking" was turned off. Does that need to be off when I use the Guiding mode? Thanks.
I'm always waiting for clear skys. I need them more on the weekends because I work during the week and its difficult to stay out late to image during the week. As far as your Guiding, that will automatically start once you have a target chosen and the mount has moved to that target, plate solved etc. Then I start my star guiding.. and thats it.. its tracking !!