Star adventurer gti problems. Dec 6, 2017 · Posted December 6, 2017. #skyw Oct 4, 2018 · There is a new version of the motor control firmware that might fix your problem. Good luck! I just did it no problem. The Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi mount is a versatile, high-quality alt-azimuth mount meant for visual astronomy and planetary imaging, with the option to even convert it to deep-sky astrophotography use with the purchase of some aftermarket hardware. 5mm hex key, unscrew the grub screws to free the nut. looks little heavy and bulky. NEW starwatcher GTI PROBLEMS any help please ? - posted in Mounts: Sorry for dual post, first post was in wrong catagory I just received a new Star Adventurer GTI to try some easy small lens astrophoto fun Ive followed May 7, 2022 · The Star Adventurer 2i Pro is currently priced at 429 euros in Europe, and 520 dollars in the USA, without an additional tripod. And now, with the Star Adventurer GTi, we take the next step with full GoTo performance in a compact package. Latitude range : 0-70 degrees. Moves very slowly. Both axes in Star Adventurer GTi are rotated with DC motors with encoders and an integrated gearbox. While guiding, mount will stop tracking, then start, in one second intervals, leading to a zig zag RA. It is random and happens at times, but not always and when it does not, it guides very well. The USB cable connects the camera to the ASIair. Lightweight equatorial mount for deep space, widefield, and nightscape Star Adventurer/Star Adventurer Mini Windows program: Motor Controller Firmware Loader, Version 1. I get polar alignment, find an easy target and start guiding. It comes back to the constant dim steady glow once I stop guiding. Star Adventurer GTi steel tripod and pier extension included. Interestingly it also shows a low latitude configuration which will be nice and we wont have to find 3P adapters to use the az gti at 1 deg north. , so try 1arcmin and see what results you get. 7lbs. The GTi uses the same FreedomFind technology and WiFi-operated control system Mar 3, 2020 · Travel With Your Star Adventurer: Weight And Portability. In this post, I’ll share my unbiased opinion about the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Pro, and the actual images I was able to capture using it. Nov 28, 2017 · Page 1 of 5 - How to improve tracking of Star Adventurer (with/without Guiding) - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Current setup: Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Nikon D500 (Stock) Nikon 70-200mm f2. Undo the clutch and manually rotate the base of the Az-GTI to access the two grub screws on the side of the retaining nut. Jul 19, 2023 · Mounts. Apr 15, 2022 · The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi is a highly portable star tracker that was designed for astrophotography. Do you all have any advice for trying to decide between the two. With a load capacity of up to 5kg, the Star Adventurer GTi mount can carry heavy DSLR Jan 26, 2022 · Page 27 of 36 - Star Adventurer Gti - posted in Mounts: Where can the AZ-GTI motor assemblies be purchased at Skywatcher? My altitude is not working after a collision. The camera is connected directly to the Star Adventurer. Sky-Watcher USA warrants your telescope to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years. Mar 16, 2023 · In this video, we go over how to set up all versions of the Skywatcher Star Adventurer. Jun 3, 2023 · Connection with cable also works fine, and in the Ekos software, there are two options – SW Adventurer USB or SW Adventurer WiFi depending on the way we want to connect to the mount. The HEQ5i Pro is capable of supporting around double the payload of the GTi for both imaging and visual work Oct 1, 2022 · This was installed in the lower lattitude location. Fix a problem that causes SSID "ESP_xxxxxx" broadcasted instead of "SynScan_xxxx", and mount not working with SynScan App. 機材 球状星団 惑星状星雲. 67arcmins. I didn’t want to rotate the Star Adventurer RA Axis. With its GoTo function and adjustable tracking speeds for the Moon, the Sun and the stars, you have every opportunity to discover and photograph the skies. PC Link Cable. Run the motor controller loader and point to the unzipped firmware file. 今回は Feb 13, 2024 · The Sky-Watcher HEQ5i Pro, also marketed as the Orion Sirius EQ-G, is a full-fledged equatorial mount with quality features shared with the Star Adventurer GTi. I am unsure how to update the console app on my iPhone, is it even possible to do it from a mobile device? May 8, 2023 · 2023-05-08. Alsterling likes this. I gave up my SW SA gti, but I used it from Kstars-Ekos-INDI using USB cable. Feb 9, 2023 · I've successfully done 10 minute exposures on my Star Adventurer GTi without any issues, although I normally shoot 5 minutes for narrowband and either 2-3 minutes for broadband targets. 2 KB: Telescopes Star Adventurer GTi Star Adventurer 2i Jan 31, 2021 · ASIair Pro and Star Adventurer 2i guiding problems - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I have the ASIair Pro integrated with a Star Adventurer 2i, ZWO 30mm guide scope, and a ASI120mm mini guide camera. Jan 26, 2022 · Posts: 736. I am using a ZWO ASI178MM with the ST4 cable to connect to the mount. 35 x 12 = 40arcsecs, or 0. 78 This application is used to update the motor controller's firmware of a Skywatcher GO-TO mount, with a SynScan hand control programmed with the SynScan Relay firmware, a SynScan USB dongle or a SynScan hand controller working in PC-Direct mode. Oct 12, 2022 · The result is the new Star Adventurer GTi, sharing the family name with two other Star Adventurer sky trackers. The Star Adventurer GTI will be about $640 dollars without a tripod, or $740 with a tripod. So that’s a little bit above that magical price point of about $500 dollars lots of folks are aiming for. 37. The Star Adventurer fits in almost any photography backpack or bag, making it very easy to travel with. Jan 26, 2022 · Per the specs, the AZ-GTI plus a wedge weight about 4. A. Med den ekstra Go-To-funksjonen pluss flere sporingshastigheter, inkludert måne, solenergi og siderisk, er himmelen din til å fange og utforske. 」シリーズ、前回は FSQ-85EDP + 冷却 CMOS カメラ という過積載状態で月面撮影を敢行した結果をお伝えしましたが、. If you already have a tripod, you could buy the Az-GTI only for 420€ instead of 529€. Motors are a bit loud during GoTo, but silent when tracking. To understand how to PA a unit, we need to understand how the reticle in the Polar Scope works. /5. Dual counterweight positions for use at low latitudes. 值得注意的是，SAGTI的重锤杆接口有两个，一个位于传统的赤纬轴末端，另一个 Dec 14, 2023 · Best in $800-$1000: Sky-Watcher EQM-35i. Oct 31, 2022 · Then I 3D printed a small adapter to fit the screw holes of the custom clamp to the holes of the Skywatcher GTi. I've been having a problem with using a cell phone powerpack with my Star Adventurer. While trying auto guiding with my Sky Watcher Star Adventurer, I found that the LED in the N-S buttons start flickering whenever I start guiding. Max payload capacity: 5kg (11 lb) Mount head size : 227mm x 227mm x 125mm (8. The one in the Star Adventurer Pro is shaped like a clock. My maximum exposures are usually 30 seconds due to it being a DSLR and to minimise any tracking/alignment errors as well. A. This is a reliable connection even with the old firmware. You could try a wrap or two of teflon tape on the counterweight shaft threads. Not sure if there Jun 11, 2020 · There are two ways to align the Star Adventurer PRO: by using the graduated scales at the back of the mount or by using an app such as PS Aling Pro. But generally the 3 star alignment with GoTo mounts which is integrated with the hand controller refers to aligning the mount for GoTo accuracy. 9") Counterweight bar length & diameter : 213mm & 20mm. Oct 5, 2019 · The latest version of this portable star tracker is the Star Adventurer 2i. Not sure if there Jan 26, 2022 · Posts: 736. The reticle is shaped like a clock for us Oct 12, 2022 · It does seem odd that the only way to do a factory reset is with a hand controller. So there is indeed about a 1 lb difference. 37). Sep 25, 2018. The Star Adventurer compared to a large 300 f/4. 8lbs (2. I did have to change a few settings in my ZWO ASIAIR Pro guiding menu so I can get good guiding results. Ahh! With NINA I believe there is a 3 star polar alignment method (just to confuse things lol). There is also an upgraded version with a GoTo functionality called the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi . 14: Version 3. $101. Boarding a flight with the Star Adventurer will cause no headaches. Full GoTo performance in a portable Star Adventurer mount. Save. Motor board version is 3. Star Adventurer/Star Adventurer Mini Windows program: Motor Controller Firmware Loader, Version 1. customers who have purchased this product from an authorized Sky-Watcher USA dealer in the U. Sky-Watcher USA will repair or replace such product or part t. Here's a closeup of the adapter plate and the clamp: and here the fully mounted scope: and here's the STL in case anyone is interested: Skywatcher GTi Adapter v2. 12"x16"x7". Its been a while, but I Apr 15, 2023 · 3/8-inch tripod mount. Since the PHD2 Random Dither only moves up to this maximum figure, you might want to set it slightly higher. stl. Since its introduction in 2014, the Star Adventurer has been at the forefront of the lightweight, portable astroimaging revolution. I have found this can cause problems. Oct 31, 2022 · Gustav Lundby. Shipping dimensions. This completely fixed my issues with star trails after 5-10 minutes of use. 9" x 4. 6. Azimuth is normal. BUT if this is new and/ or under warranty still, contact Skywatcher and get it returned for repair or replacement. Joined: 17 Apr 2021. Jan 20, 2023 · So I got the Skywatcher Star Adventurer GTi recently, and I was looking for an external power supply so I can power it without batteries. With the 1. The Star Adventurer GTi is a portable, lightweight, and practical tracking mount that has the ability to both track the apparent movement of the stars as well as find celestial and deep space objects. I reviewed the latest of those models, the WiFi-enabled Star Adventurer 2i here for AGT, and the older, smaller Star Adventurer Mini here. The Sky-Watcher EQM-35i is even heavier duty than the Star Adventurer GTi thanks to its beefy mount head and thick steel-legged tripod. I live in Minnesota, and it can easily get below 0°F (-18°C) in the winter here, and batteries don't last as long in the cold, and it can get expensive over time to keep buying 8xAA batteries every time I need to power the mount. Posted March 31, 2022. Star Adventurer GTi是一种便携型轻量化跟踪托架，使用SynScan GOTO系 统来寻找和跟踪各种天体目标。 Star Adventurer GTi托架使用VIXEN型鸠尾槽，承重5千克，设计可使用AA 5号电池或12V电源。托架还支持WIFI控制，并支持USB端口连接电脑，内置 ST-4自动导星口。 Apr 23, 2023 · *UPDATE* If you need to apply Teflon tape to the RA screw, you should probably use less than I did in the video and make sure it seats into the threads. 14. However, the GTi member of the Star Adventurer family is quite different. 5 lbs Counterweight. 14). Posted 23 February 2022 - 11:09 PM. It does not appear Jan 11, 2022 · Updating Star Adventurer Firmware - posted in Mounts: Hey everyone, Im looking to start dithering my Star Adventurer 2i, however I have heard that my firmware for it to work needs to be at 3. Nov 1, 2022 · A (somewhat) quick overview on how to update your Star Adventurer firmware. Star Adventurer GTi 購入！. I have opened the unit and checked the gear setscrews and also swapped the alt and azimuth connections on the control board. 我拿到SAGTI的第一印象是简洁紧凑，白色主体+绿色的点缀很符合信达目前的家族风格；重锤杆直径与EQ3D的相同，在配件上有一定的兼容性；赤纬轴的卡槽同AZGTI相同。. Physically unlocking the RA Axis, moving the axis Apr 15, 2022 · 25th Anniversary Limited-Edition SkyMax 127 Virtuoso GTi Star Adventurer GTi Star Adventurer 2i Star Adventurer Mini AZ-GTi EQM-35 Pro AZ-EQ5 Pro EQ6-R Pro CQ350 Pro EQ8-R Pro and EQ8-Rh Pro HEQ5 Pro AZ5 Mount and Tripod AllView Virtuoso Nov 25, 2022 · Sky watched star adventurer GTI or sky watcher EQM-35 - posted in Mounts: Hi all, So Christmas is coming and I’ve narrowed down my choices for my first “mount” to the GTI or the EQM-35. 6+2. It allows you to take long-exposure images of space by tracking the apparent movement of the night sky. The easiest way to see that it’s working is to do a polar alignment, put your camera on there with a 200 or 300mm lens and point at a star and do a 20 or 30 second exposure with it off then on. Definitely seems to be the motor assy. These include WiFI connectivity, ASCOM support, and a built-in polar scope. Loc: Singapore. " Turns out it moves really slowly so it’s hard to tell it’s moving at all. 42). Good luck! Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTI Factory Reset - posted in Mounts: Hi Newbie to this amazing Sep 2, 2020 · Learn how to use the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer to get that perfect polar alignment every time! Having precise polar alignment will help you produce brighte Apr 15, 2022 · Available in two configurations (with or without tripod and pier extension), Star Adventurer GTi is the perfect mount for the astrophotographer that wants the ultimate in both performance and portability. I was able to update mine using the Synscan USB Adaptor plugged into the Hand Control port. Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM PST. Posted 26 March 2017 - 03:45 AM. 10 or newer (I believe current version is 3. Mar 31, 2022 · 9,682. To keep the Az-GTI free to rotate in right ascension, you need either a taller dovetail or to replace the locking knob of the wedge with a smaller one. S. The mount utilizes the SynScan GoTo system to find and track various astronomical objects. The all-new Star Adventurer GTi features a built-in illuminated Aug 24, 2022 · Tried to replace USB cable of the mount but problems are still there. Dec 3, 2020 · So a typical DSLR Dither of 12 pixels would require the mount to move 3. The wedge of the Star Adventurer Pro. The Sky-Watcher EQM-35i is one of the smaller true equatorial telescope mounts on the market but works great as a heavy-duty star tracker too. Quote from the release notes : "AZ-GTi motor controller firmware version 3. Mar 26, 2017 · Joined: 25 Mar 2017. 44"x13"x9". I had to configure the USB as Serial in the Windows app and I tweaked the settings for timeout and retries to the double to get rid of errors in INDI. 1. I’ve scoured YouTube and Star Adventurer 2i V 03. But its not similar to a CG4 which weighs 10 lbs. Currently we don't have a price or ETA (probably around June) and there is not a lot of information available but we will update our website and this discussion when we know more. Turn mount back on and check version (should be 3. The Star Adventurer GTi is equipped with a V-style Feb 13, 2024 · TelescopicWatch. When I rotate the dec axle, the entire counterweight shaft wobbles. 8 II Orion 50mm Guiding Scope Orion Starshoot Autoguider Manfrotto Aluminum Tripod (with 20-lbs dumbbell added weight) Dec bracket and the counter weight kit are deployed. Use the loader to check your version (it'll probably be 3. 4. Any questions, just shout. Using the integrated WiFi, the mount can be controlled via a smartphone or tablet using the SynScan app. Weights & dimensions. This two-year limited warranty is valid to U. I think we need to polar align before doing 2-3 star alignment for accuracy. Mount Type: Equatorial Mounts - Manual Control, Promotion Flag: 5x-rewards. 0C I see online there is a Firmware: Star Adventurer GTi GOTO mount, version 3. Top Rated Gear: Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Head Kit MFR: S20590. Run the update and power off your mount when prompted. Jan 26, 2022 · Page 22 of 36 - Star Adventurer Gti - posted in Mounts: This is a catch 22 the firmware update is to solve issues with using the USB cable directly. I mounted it on the DEC Bracket and aligned the PoleMaster by rotating it on its base. 2), while the SA-GTI mount head weighs 5. With the encoder removed, you can now access the Az/RA clutch retaining nut. I use 2 ball heads, one Nov 30, 2017 · PoleMaster on Star Adventurer - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I mounted the PoleMaster on the Star Adventurer last month. We are hearing about a new Sky-Watcher mount for portable astrophotography using a DSLR camera with lens or compact telescope. 11 firmware: 80 KB: July 16, 2019: Star Adventurer Advanced Control: 10. Features I liked: built in Wifi and smartphone app, camera control (with a cable that cost me under $10 on amazon), dithering, polar scope illuminator that works at any position (though a cheap add on piece), fine adjustment on declination, and when I got it was about $80 cheaper . This maintenance guide targets all the Star Adventurer PRO models (black, red, and white/green), the new Star Adventurer 2i, with Wi-Fi capabilities, and the Kenko SKYMEMO S, which looks exactly like the older Star Adventurer PRO. It came without hand controller, so I plugged into its USB connector. The problem is it wont let you update via the USB cable Very frustrating. 9" x 8. The capcity of the packs are 6000, 12000 and 26800 mAH so there is lots of power. Mount is 3 weeks old. The retaining nut. 44. I can connect them to the S. A few have wifi, but not all, but we go over the basics of getting th Jul 5, 2021 · Since the Star Adventurer PRO 2i and the AZ-GTI in a bundle with tripod+pier cost the same, the actual difference between the two setups is about 130€, with the Star Adventurer being the cheaper. 5 telephoto and my MFT Olympus camera. The all-new Star Adventurer GTi features a built-in illuminated polar scope fo. Med sin nyttelastkapasitet på 5 kg er Star Adventurer GTi Sep 3, 2021 · As a latitude base, you can buy the wedge for the Star Adventurer PRO and similar, or go straight to the fantastic but costly wedge from William Optics. You’ll see the short star trails when it’s off and nice points when Star Adventurer GTi inkluderer også en motvekt med to posisjoner for bruk på lave breddegrader samt full smarttelefonkontroll via Wi-Fi. Add the 250€ in needed accessories to use the Az-GTI in Jun 2, 2023 · 1 外观和配置. Everything is telling me the EQM-35 is the way to go but I’ve read where lots of folks had problems with them. (その3): 3本の鏡筒でオートガイド撮影対決！. Unlike the original Star Adventurer, the GTi model also has the ability to find deep-sky objects in the night sky using the SynScan Oct 15, 2022 · The GTi version of the Star Adventurer also is a clean design with no external wiring which has to be connected in the field. 「Star Adventurer GTi 購入！. 31,580. I've tried 3 different ones with no real success. and they power it but after a short time they stop powering it. The mount, tripod and counterweight for a CG4 set up is about 35 pounds, before adding a payload. Oct 1, 2022 · by Lady Fraktor » Sat Oct 01, 2022 8:25 pm. If the internal batteries are used and a camera is used on its own May 3, 2022 · Step 4: Adjust The Retaining Nut. Optional shutter release cable and ball head adapter. I use an older V4 hand controller from another mount and I will say that many functions including factory reset are much easier to use than with a cell phone. Maybe check this out? For any suggestions i would be thankful! CS Peter Jan 4, 2023 · I have used its little brother, the star adventurer 2 with weights upto 5 kg with no problem. sort of somebody bolted a az gti to a star adventurer. It should help fill any extra room though likely not permanently. Jan 2, 2021 · For features the Star Adventurer (2i) was leaps and bounds ahead. Sky Watcher Star Adventurer GTI guiding issues - posted in Mounts: Howdy! I have a SW Star Adventurer GTI and have a SamYang 135MM on it. Mar 6, 2020 · If you are experiencing problems with your Star Adventurer, have a look at our maintenance guide. I believe the base RA unit is the same as the GTI model. That Built-in illuminated polar scope for precise alignment. rr qu tf mk kr jf hk ad cb zh