I wanted to know which one is better compared to the rival ZWO's AM5N. Thank you for your support.✨
@HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy2 ай бұрын
Looks like this will be heavy competition with the ZWO AM3/5 mounts. As an owner of the EQ6R-Pro, I am looking at the 150i to host my Celestron 11" Edge HD. Now, I just need to get my bank account to rise a bit.
@TheDragonfly25626 күн бұрын
Im just gonna say we would appreciate Metric conversions, at least on screen.
@lawrenceklein37092 ай бұрын
Good review of the S- W strain wave mounts. Fire intro! Loving my Apertura Carbonstar 8" RC! Wizard Nebula = perfect target for this setup.
@wattswheelhouse2 ай бұрын
I've been suffering with an LX85 full of backlash for years, and these new strain wave mounts are calling my name.
@ferenc-x7p2 ай бұрын
Since there is a lot less bulk and weight when it comes to strain wave mounts, compared to similar performance traditional ones (Like the HEQ6pro) , shipping should be cheaper for distributors and the factory. I'll be waiting for the prices to calm down a bit. Strain wave tech is not new, it's been around in construction and heavy machinery it just hasn't been utilized this way before.
@markhelton80322 ай бұрын
I was very interested in the 100i, as I am looking for a smaller mount for a more portable setup. However, I was very disappointed when I saw that they did not put any power outputs on the saddle. I know there are other ways to get power to my astro gear, but having that power output to run a pegasus power distribution box, without having to run an extra power port, is kind of a deal breaker. Especially from a cable management place. I would have preferred that they did two versions, one with the duel saddle, and one with the added power port outputs on the mount. To have duel saddle on a mount that small, to me, does not make much sense. Maybe for solar. I will keep looking. Pegasus might win this one with their newer smaller mount. Just an opinion. Clear Skies
@wf77542 ай бұрын
Thanks for the thorough review!
@theCC872 ай бұрын
Thank you for the review! I've been looking forward to hearing more about these two gems. Has Sky-Watcher mentioned when the mounts expected to be released?
@Dustin17-w1v2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. I’m very interested in the 150i. Is the “home” issue a hardware or firmware issue? Has skywatcher identified a fix for the problem.
@highpointscientific2 ай бұрын
As far as we can tell, the homing position was a firmware issue. Once we updated the firmware, we no longer had any issues!
@nikaxstrophotography2 ай бұрын
Awesome mounts not so awesome price, also can you at least superimpose the metric conversions for weights? pounds mean nothing outside the US
@Luftbubblan2 ай бұрын
Looks like interesting mounts. Still about 1000$ too expensive imo but among the regular brands i guess it sits where it should.
@MazzifLOL2 ай бұрын
Late to the party, but some interesting features to set them apart. Is it enough though? Or too little too late?
@jongroubert42032 ай бұрын
So, the one spec that I haven't been able to find about the 100i is how much weight can the second saddle carry? I wanna put my C9.25 (20 lbs.) as the main scope on the 22 lb. side, but how much more can I put on the other side?
@NikonJax2 күн бұрын
Can I use the 100i on a camera tripod?
@highpointscientificСағат бұрын
Great question! The Sky-Watcher Wave 100i can be used on a heavy duty camera tripod with a 3/8" stud!
@jesuschrist228423 күн бұрын
Can both saddles be used in eq mode?
@highpointscientific21 күн бұрын
Yes, both saddles can be used in eq mode! The double saddles are meant for imaging (using two telescopes to get double the data), so they'll want to be in eq mode for that.
@jesuschrist228420 күн бұрын
@highpointscientific ty so much for the great reply
@a163832 ай бұрын
Hi! Can anybody give me with some details on the SW Q-AL55i Pro mount? I have seen very little info/reviews about this Adventurer GTi "big brother". Do you guys at HPS have this? I appreciate any feedback you may have. Thx!!
@photonqopt2 ай бұрын
If I want to use NINA on Windows to control this mount, I guess I have to rely on ASCOM synscan pro app driver. I have a lot of trouble and finally gave up. Will Skywatcher release drivers (ASCOM or not) that can be used without Synscan Pro app ? Otherwise, I may have to go with ZWO AM5N.
@photonqopt2 ай бұрын
If Eqmod works with these mounts, what I wrote above would be moot.
@abisography2 ай бұрын
Why 150i doesn't have dual saddle?
@highpointscientific2 ай бұрын
Great question! We believe that the 150i does not have dual saddles due to the through-mount cabling and the powered hub that are built into the saddle of the 150i.
@shkeller552 ай бұрын
Nice review, thanks! Can’t wait to get mine (my order is in your queue)! 🪐🙂