This is a new milestone in ZWO history, astrophotography has never been easier!
ASIAIR is a smart WiFi device that allows you to control all ASI USB 3.0 cameras, ASI Mini series cameras, and an equatorial mount to do plate solving and imaging with your phone or tablet/iPad when connected to ASIAIR via WiFi.
Features
Dual bandwidth WiFi Control
5G & 2.4G supported. you can switch between 5G & 2.4G depends on your environment. 5G is faster for downloading and not so crowded as 2.4G but works best over shorter distances without many obstructions such as walls. Independent Guiding & Imaging
Standalone guiding & Imaging without the need of PC. Everything is under control with your phone!
Preview and focus in real time
Preview: with the help of WiFi network, ASIAIR can preview images in nearly real-time.
Debayer: debayer works for color cameras.
Auto white balance: AWB also works for color cameras
Focus: zoom a small area to provide max brightness curve and HFD curve, help users to get precise focus manually.
Auto & manually histogram stretching: screen stretching is always useful for dark deep sky imaging.
Plate Solving
Offline plate solving can be done in a few seconds. Choose Object
User only needs to open the “Telescope Settings” and click the “Choose Object” button to select the shooting target or make some observing plans. Dither
Improve your images tremendously, increasing the all-important SNR and removing artifacts. SkySafari Bridge
The user can use the Skysafari app to control the mount through ASIAIR, choose the target and go. Supported cameras
ASI USB3.0 camera, ASI cooled camera, ASI mini cameras. (It can not support ASI120MM/MC camera)
Supported DSLR
These models: D300/ D300s/ D3200/ D3300/ D3400/ D700/ D90/ D5000/ D5100/ D7000/ D3/ D3s/ D3x do not support Bulb mode which means you can not exposure longer than 30s.
USB2.0 Port
ASIAIR comes with 4 USB2.0 ports, you can connect up to 4 USB devices and don’t need USB Hub.
Power Supply
ASIAIR need 5V@2.5A external power supply, it’s micro USB port. Normally, ASIAIR consumes only 500ma current. but peak value would be 2.5A, so please use the power cable come with ASIAIR. other cables may be too thin and cannot provide enough power. we also provide one 12V-5V DC Converter, so you can connect ASIAIR to the 12V power supply as most astro-device.
SD Card and Card Reader
There is one 32GB Micro SD card come with ASIAIR. there is OS running on this SD card and 25G space left for the user to store images. The user can use this SD Card Reader to transfer the images to your PC and processing.
There is risk the SD card maybe corrupt one day. We highly recommend user back up your SD card first when you get the ASIAIR.
Please find more detailed info in ASIAIR Quick Guide.
Supported Mount
ASIAIR control the mount through INDI. iOptron, Sky-Watcher are all
tested with ASAIR by us.
INDI Mount support list:
ASIAIR App also speaks with the SkySafari apps(SkySafari \SkySafari Plus
\SkySafari Pro). You can now plate solve & sync in the ASIAIR app and
read the mount’s position in SkySafari!
Fast Shipping: we will choose DHL, UPS, FedEx etc to deliver it. Usually you will get your package within 15-20 days.
Fast Shipping(amount ≧ 199USD) for free
Fast Shipping(amount < 199USD) : $30.00 (We do not provide free shipping from now on.)
Introduction
It will take around 60-90 days for shipment via ePacket/China Post Registered Air Mail/EMS, which can’t be guaranteed due to force majeure. If you can’t get the air mail package after 2months, please let us know ASAP: info@zwoptical.com
Customers from Brazil and Chile should leave a message to provide your CPF or CNPJ as your custom needs it.
Customers from Russia need to provide the complete English name with three words as well as the English shipping address.
Please note that buyers are liable to pay tax involved, such as Import tax, VAT , customs handling fee, etc. The additional fees may be collected at time of delivery by courier.
For best local service we advise customers buy our cameras from local dealers.
Warranty & Return
1. ZWO hereby declares that it will provide customers with a warranty period of 2 years for ZWO branded products (excluding APO), as per this policy. APO products will be covered by a 1-year free warranty service, starting from the day following the receipt of the product by the customer. For ASIAIR Plus users, the warranty period will commence from the day of device activation.
2. If a User encounters the following Dead on Arrival (DOA) and contacts ZWO within the corresponding time limit to issue the Product purchase invoice and relevant evidence, ZWO will provide door-to-door pick-up service and, as appropriate, after-sale replacement (or partial replacement), repair or return (or partial return) service for the following Products:
1) Product quality problem
Provided that a User detects a quality problem and contacts ZWO within 30 days after receipt of the Products, and ZWO support team confirms that the Products indeed have a quality problem or defect after their inspection, ZWO will provide free replacement service towards such Products;
2) Product transportation problem
Provided that a User finds obvious signs of bubbling, serious overstocking, or deformation on the outer package of the Products upon receipt of the Products, and provides ZWO with pictures of the outer package and proof of receipt within 3 days after receipt of such Products, ZWO support team will verify the actual shipper and determine the responsible party for such transportation problem. In the event that ZWO is the actual shipper, ZWO will be responsible for providing the relevant return or replacement service, however, if the Products are directly sold or transported to the User by an agent of ZWO, the agent will be responsible for providing the relevant return or replacement service.
3. If the Products are under the following circumstances, they are not within the scope of warranty service, ZWO may provide maintenance services to the Users:
1) The Warranty Period of the Products has expired; or
2) The Products are injected into liquid or affected by moisture or corrosion; or
3) The Products are damaged by an external force (such as the broken of the camera protection window glass, the deformation of the product shell, the broken of the USB port, etc.); or
4) Disassembling, repairing by a third party, refurbishment of the Products (such as downloading erroneous firmware) without the written authorization of ZWO; or
5) The product system is modified, or the maintenance notice is lost or changed; or
6) Product quality problem caused by installation not following the requirements or instructions for the Products; or
7) Physical damage or failure of the Products caused by the force majeure (such as strong vibration or extrusion such as flood, fire, earthquake, or thunder stroke); or
8)Damage caused by the improper User operation during the period of shooting or use, such as using without the equipment protection or direct shooting of the sun; or
9) No valid purchase invoice or warranty certificate; or
10) The Products are second-hand products.
Any quality problem with the accessories or other parts of the Products is not a condition for the return or change of the Products, and the User may solely request to replace the accessories with new ones, which shall be handled after verification by ZWO support team.
If the issue with your ZWO product was caused by certain damage (such as severe damage not covered by the 2-year warranty), you might have to pay the replacement value.
4. For the normal repair or replacement of the Products during the Warranty Period, the User will bear the return cost. When returning the Products, Users shall specify the actual reasons for the damage to the Products, and shall provide the corresponding valid certificates, such as pictures or videos, etc.
For the Products that need to be replaced after being confirmed by ZWO in writing, the User shall return the Products with the complete package, together with all accessories, manuals, etc., to the address designated by ZWO.
By sending back the product to ZWO, the User agrees to pay out-of-warranty fees that may arise during the repair process of the product. ZWO will send back the product after charging.
5. If a User encounters any problem during the use of ZWO Products, you may at any time contact ZWO for technical support via ZWO Support.
For the Products that need to be returned for after-sales service, ZWO will provide the corresponding RMA code for reference.
ZWO will not accept any products having no RMA code that have been returned privately without ZWO written confirmation.
6. If a User purchases the ZWO Products from a ZWO agent, the User may contact the ZWO agent directly for the relevant after-sales service.
Do you have question, answer or comment? Post here!
David L – :
I am having trouble. I use celestron OAG and the camera won’t correct exposure properly and ASIAIR isn’t tracking. Can’t find support.
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Katherine Tsai – :
Hi David，
Can you elaborate the problem? Maybe some pictures and videos?
You can send them to support(at)zwoptical.com
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Thierry – :
Hello.
Very interested by ASIAIR, I have questions about its use with DSLRs :
Q1 : is it possible to let images only in DSLR storage and don’t download them to the memory card of ASIAIR (only 32 Gb)?
Q2 : if not, can we define where store downloaded images (additional USB key) ?
Q3 : when enabling “Save Image to DSLR Simultaneously” from Main Camera Settings, is it saved in DSLR manufacturer RAW format ?
Regards,
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Katherine Tsai – :
Q1:No, the image will be stored in ASIAIR card.
Q2:You can define it the image can be stored in DSLR card.
Q3:Yes.
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AstroSmoke – :
If you will not sell the OS, which is an odd position considering you would sell considerably more systems.
However, is there a timeline to utilize the Raspberry Pi4B ?
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Arunas Mazeika – :
Hi,
I’m very interested on this kit … my setup would be as follows:
1. ASI 1600 MM-C v1 (imaging camera)
2. ASI 224 MC (guiding camera)
3. ZWO 8×1.25″ filter wheel
4. Orion Atlas EQ-G
5. ZWO EAG
I guess all these are compatible with the AsiAIR, BUT, I will be needing 5x USB ports. Can I use a USB hub for controlling the wheel and the focuser motor? Have you actually tried this? will I need to power up the hub? All this is very important since I want this setup to work in a nomad environment.
Many thanks!
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Katherine Tsai – :
Hi
Yes you can add a hub.
Normmaly we will recommend user to use the hub in the cooled camera.
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AstroSmoke – :
Hi again, Pi4B!!!! USB 3.0!!!! 4GB ram
Q1. When are you going to release the ASIair as a software OS
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Katherine Tsai – :
There is no plan to release ASIAIR as a software OS yet.
Thanks for your feedback.
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hideki okamoto(verified owner) – :
Thanks Katherine Tsai
I try to connect VIXEN StarBook(TEN) by esthernet cable .
It dosen’t work so well.It dosen’t connect skysafari .
Is it sure ASIAir support Starbook(TEN) ?
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Katherine Tsai – :
Yes.you can send an email to support(at)zwoptical.com and we will show you with pictures.
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hideki okamoto(verified owner) – :
Dose it support VIXEN StarBook by esthernet cable ?
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Katherine Tsai – :
It supports.
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Steve Allen – :
I see you now support DSLRs! – yay!!! Will you be also supporting the new mirrorless Nikon Z7?
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Katherine Tsai – :
It does not support yet.
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Michael – :
Hello, did the newest update remove the ability to only guide in RA? Updat 1.05 had a lot more options for guiding then 1.1 update. If so how do I only guide in RA for the skywatcher Star Adventure that has no DEC. thank you
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Katherine Tsai – :
ASIAIR supports skywatcher Star Adventure.
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Michael – :
Hello, did the latest update take away the option to guide in RA only? The guide option are different from some of the screen shots I have seen from the update first update. Thanks
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Katherine Tsai – :
ASIAIR supports Sky-Watcher Star Adventure.
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Dave Bish – :
Whilst I save to buy a ASI294 MC, can I use the ASIAIR just to support my guide scope ASI290 MM and EQ6R Mount whilst continuing to use my DSLR for imaging?
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Katherine Tsai – :
Yes you can.
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Alexander Kuppi – :
Guten Tag
Ich habe eine Asi120mc-s und den ASIair. Damit wollte ich meine EQ6-R guiden. Als Mainkamera funktioniert alles perfekt. Nur als Autoguider erhalte ich immer den Hinweis,das alle Komponenten vorher verbunden werden müssen,wenn ich das Guiding starten will. Ich habe den ASIair wie beschrieben in Betrieb genommen. Das 3.0 USB Kabel von der Kamera zum ASIair und das ST4-Autoguiderkabel von der Kamera zur Montierung. Leider ohne Erfolg. Ich habe auch ein zweites
ST4-Autoguiderkabel probiert,weil ich dachte das es möglicherweise defekt ist. Doch auch mit dem zweiten Kabel kommt immer wieder die selbe Meldung. Würde mich freuen wenn Sie mir helfen können.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen Alexander Kuppi
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Katherine Tsai – :
Hi
Please send a email to support@zwoptical.com
We will tell you how to connect EQ6-R to ASIAIR.
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justrueventan – :
Hi there, will this be able to communicate with my DSLR? Or only DSO Camera only?
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Katherine Tsai – :
What is your DSLR model? ASIAIR supports some of the DSLRs.
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Patrick Arden – :
There is no debayer icon when I use my ASI071 MC pro? What am I doing wrong?
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Katherine Tsai – :
In the new version ASIAIR, there is no debayer icon in the interface.
ASIAIR will show color preview if it is a color camera.
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Patrick Arden – :
I do not see any debayer icon on left side of screen when using ASIAIR with my 071 MC pro. What am I doing wrong.
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Katherine Tsai – :
In the new version of ASIAIR there is no debayer icon.
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Michael – :
Hello, will there be support for guiding on the Skywatcher Star Adventure Mount. Thank you.
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Katherine Tsai – :
ASIAIR supports ST4 guiding with star adventure
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Thomas Biel-Nielsen – :
Do ASIAIR software work with Ioptron CEM-60 . My camera is from YWO ASI 071 MC Pro, and i will purchase ASI 174 MM Mini Mono if Software all around is Compatiable.
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Katherine Tsai – :
Yes
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hideki okamoto – :
Do you have a plan Raw file save to SDcard in camera body in future ?
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Katherine Tsai – :
In Auto run there’s an option that you can choose to save the file into SD card in camera body.
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Chris – :
Hello,
Does this work with iOptron Skyguider Pro?
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Katherine Tsai – :
Yes, it supports.
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AstroSmoke – :
Hi, for refeerence I have , ASI290mm, ASI290MC and ASI1600mm and 7 slot filter wheel. SW Esprit 100EDapo and the AZEQgt mount.
Still a bit of a noob with gear, been using the Sharpcap, ASI software and firecapture currently.
I have been deciding on a main software for a while and keeping an eye on this device and software.
My main problem, by specs, is IOS, I don’t use IOS, I have MS Desktops, laptops and a Surface pro.
Q1.How can I interface to device through non IOS such as a MS Surfacepro?
Q2. The device, Pi3B+, as good as they are, why can’t we load the engine into something like the Rockpi4B which has an eMMC module for OS or SD, but more importantly a M.2 NVMe slot for a SSD drive and two USB3 slots that allow the cameras to breath bandwidth which then allows for video?
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Katherine Tsai – :
Q1: We recommend you install a Android emulator such as Bluestack to run ASIAIR in windows 10.
Q2: We have no immediate plans to use RockPi4B, and we will optimize our system.
David L – :
I am having trouble. I use celestron OAG and the camera won’t correct exposure properly and ASIAIR isn’t tracking. Can’t find support.
0
0
Katherine Tsai – :
Hi David，
Can you elaborate the problem? Maybe some pictures and videos?
You can send them to support(at)zwoptical.com
0
0
Thierry – :
Hello.
Very interested by ASIAIR, I have questions about its use with DSLRs :
Q1 : is it possible to let images only in DSLR storage and don’t download them to the memory card of ASIAIR (only 32 Gb)?
Q2 : if not, can we define where store downloaded images (additional USB key) ?
Q3 : when enabling “Save Image to DSLR Simultaneously” from Main Camera Settings, is it saved in DSLR manufacturer RAW format ?
Regards,
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Katherine Tsai – :
Q1:No, the image will be stored in ASIAIR card.
Q2:You can define it the image can be stored in DSLR card.
Q3:Yes.
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AstroSmoke – :
If you will not sell the OS, which is an odd position considering you would sell considerably more systems.
However, is there a timeline to utilize the Raspberry Pi4B ?
0
0
Arunas Mazeika – :
Hi,
I’m very interested on this kit … my setup would be as follows:
1. ASI 1600 MM-C v1 (imaging camera)
2. ASI 224 MC (guiding camera)
3. ZWO 8×1.25″ filter wheel
4. Orion Atlas EQ-G
5. ZWO EAG
I guess all these are compatible with the AsiAIR, BUT, I will be needing 5x USB ports. Can I use a USB hub for controlling the wheel and the focuser motor? Have you actually tried this? will I need to power up the hub? All this is very important since I want this setup to work in a nomad environment.
Many thanks!
0
0
Katherine Tsai – :
Hi
Yes you can add a hub.
Normmaly we will recommend user to use the hub in the cooled camera.
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0
AstroSmoke – :
Hi again, Pi4B!!!! USB 3.0!!!! 4GB ram
Q1. When are you going to release the ASIair as a software OS
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0
Katherine Tsai – :
There is no plan to release ASIAIR as a software OS yet.
Thanks for your feedback.
0
0
hideki okamoto (verified owner) – :
Thanks Katherine Tsai
I try to connect VIXEN StarBook(TEN) by esthernet cable .
It dosen’t work so well.It dosen’t connect skysafari .
Is it sure ASIAir support Starbook(TEN) ?
0
0
Katherine Tsai – :
Yes.you can send an email to support(at)zwoptical.com and we will show you with pictures.
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hideki okamoto (verified owner) – :
Dose it support VIXEN StarBook by esthernet cable ?
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Katherine Tsai – :
It supports.
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Steve Allen – :
I see you now support DSLRs! – yay!!! Will you be also supporting the new mirrorless Nikon Z7?
0
0
Katherine Tsai – :
It does not support yet.
0
0
Michael – :
Hello, did the newest update remove the ability to only guide in RA? Updat 1.05 had a lot more options for guiding then 1.1 update. If so how do I only guide in RA for the skywatcher Star Adventure that has no DEC. thank you
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0
Katherine Tsai – :
ASIAIR supports skywatcher Star Adventure.
0
0
Michael – :
Hello, did the latest update take away the option to guide in RA only? The guide option are different from some of the screen shots I have seen from the update first update. Thanks
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0
Katherine Tsai – :
ASIAIR supports Sky-Watcher Star Adventure.
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0
Dave Bish – :
Whilst I save to buy a ASI294 MC, can I use the ASIAIR just to support my guide scope ASI290 MM and EQ6R Mount whilst continuing to use my DSLR for imaging?
0
0
Katherine Tsai – :
Yes you can.
0
0
Alexander Kuppi – :
Guten Tag
Ich habe eine Asi120mc-s und den ASIair. Damit wollte ich meine EQ6-R guiden. Als Mainkamera funktioniert alles perfekt. Nur als Autoguider erhalte ich immer den Hinweis,das alle Komponenten vorher verbunden werden müssen,wenn ich das Guiding starten will. Ich habe den ASIair wie beschrieben in Betrieb genommen. Das 3.0 USB Kabel von der Kamera zum ASIair und das ST4-Autoguiderkabel von der Kamera zur Montierung. Leider ohne Erfolg. Ich habe auch ein zweites
ST4-Autoguiderkabel probiert,weil ich dachte das es möglicherweise defekt ist. Doch auch mit dem zweiten Kabel kommt immer wieder die selbe Meldung. Würde mich freuen wenn Sie mir helfen können.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen Alexander Kuppi
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Katherine Tsai – :
Hi
Please send a email to support@zwoptical.com
We will tell you how to connect EQ6-R to ASIAIR.
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0
justrueventan – :
Hi there, will this be able to communicate with my DSLR? Or only DSO Camera only?
0
0
Katherine Tsai – :
What is your DSLR model? ASIAIR supports some of the DSLRs.
0
0
Patrick Arden – :
There is no debayer icon when I use my ASI071 MC pro? What am I doing wrong?
0
0
Katherine Tsai – :
In the new version ASIAIR, there is no debayer icon in the interface.
ASIAIR will show color preview if it is a color camera.
0
0
Patrick Arden – :
I do not see any debayer icon on left side of screen when using ASIAIR with my 071 MC pro. What am I doing wrong.
0
0
Katherine Tsai – :
In the new version of ASIAIR there is no debayer icon.
0
0
Michael – :
Hello, will there be support for guiding on the Skywatcher Star Adventure Mount. Thank you.
0
0
Katherine Tsai – :
ASIAIR supports ST4 guiding with star adventure
0
0
Thomas Biel-Nielsen – :
Do ASIAIR software work with Ioptron CEM-60 . My camera is from YWO ASI 071 MC Pro, and i will purchase ASI 174 MM Mini Mono if Software all around is Compatiable.
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0
Katherine Tsai – :
Yes
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hideki okamoto – :
Do you have a plan Raw file save to SDcard in camera body in future ?
0
0
Katherine Tsai – :
In Auto run there’s an option that you can choose to save the file into SD card in camera body.
0
0
Chris – :
Hello,
Does this work with iOptron Skyguider Pro?
0
0
Katherine Tsai – :
Yes, it supports.
0
0
AstroSmoke – :
Hi, for refeerence I have , ASI290mm, ASI290MC and ASI1600mm and 7 slot filter wheel. SW Esprit 100EDapo and the AZEQgt mount.
Still a bit of a noob with gear, been using the Sharpcap, ASI software and firecapture currently.
I have been deciding on a main software for a while and keeping an eye on this device and software.
My main problem, by specs, is IOS, I don’t use IOS, I have MS Desktops, laptops and a Surface pro.
Q1.How can I interface to device through non IOS such as a MS Surfacepro?
Q2. The device, Pi3B+, as good as they are, why can’t we load the engine into something like the Rockpi4B which has an eMMC module for OS or SD, but more importantly a M.2 NVMe slot for a SSD drive and two USB3 slots that allow the cameras to breath bandwidth which then allows for video?
0
0
Katherine Tsai – :
Q1: We recommend you install a Android emulator such as Bluestack to run ASIAIR in windows 10.
Q2: We have no immediate plans to use RockPi4B, and we will optimize our system.
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