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E-bay search for a threaded M12 bar, 300mm in length for the counter balance weight, that just arrived(£2.59 inc p&p) and the good news is that the original weight from my Star Adventurer fits it (Fig1).

In addition (another E-bay search and purchase) I replaced the small bolt M8(2 pack £1.14 inc p&p) to connect the wedge to the AZ-GTI so that the base can turn without catching the original larger plastic knob(Fig2).

From Kayfast1 on E-bay.

Fig1

Fig2

So initially,  I have found a setup/configuration that seems to work for me. This was after a school boy error of aligning it the same way as the Star Adventurer and then wondering why everything was almost 180 degrees out of alignment.

The DSLR camera and guide camera pointing towards Polaris, so that I can use Sharpcap for alignment when I get my M12 bar and counter weight to balance it properly.

I also added for a test or possibly an alternative,  a mobile phone holder so that I can use the "PS Align Pro " app, it  seem pretty good after a quick test, there are probably hundreds of other programs out there you can use( I do like the daytime polar alignment program that it has when tested outside).

Interesting.

Maybe we should all chase them on it, the more the better really.

I did email them back to ask, but initially they said no ETA, so this morning I re-emailed and asked, look how about a rough idea and not holding you to it.........are we talking 2-3 mths, 6 months or 2021.

See what they come back with.

Thanks.

Although, I just tried one of the other fittings, so it looks like the Star Adventurer bar is M8.

I might try a M8 to M12 converter and use the kit I have.

But thanks for the prompt reply and info.

Hi

Can I please pick your brains regarding the above ?

I also have a SKY-WATCHER STAR ADVENTURER COUNTERWEIGHT KIT that I want to use on my new Sky-watcher AZ-GTI mount.

I also understand the AZ-GTI mount bolt thread hole is M12 in size.

Q1) Do you know what size thread is on the SKY-WATCHER STAR ADVENTURER COUNTERWEIGHT KIT bar please ?

As apparently you buy a thread converter(female (M?) to male (M12)) so you can make it fit, so I am keen to try that option.

In addition I have been advised, if I use the AZ-GTI in the EQ mode, I can mount the counter weight as I had it mounted on the Star Adventurer across the front.

Comments please

Thanks

Supernova thanks for replying.

However, after spending about 6 hours on this yesterday and this morning, finally got it all working like a dream(famous last words).

So an Update on using SkySafari with AZ-GTI on Apple devices IOS(Android seems to work fine).

Using two devices(IPhone + IPad) I got it to work, some info also provided from SkySafari support team(Port Number difference).

I also turned off my nearby wifi first that feeds my Mac, probably nothing to do with it, but just incase(Belt and Braces) pulling my hair out!

Basically:

Turn on AZ-GTI Wifi (on/off button on mount).

IPhone, turn off auto lock screen(so IPhone does not sleep).

IPhone, connect to AZ-GTI Wifi in settings, then check and note IP address of IPhone.

Remember on some home networks this can change, so either make it static or check each time.

IPhone, run SynScan App and connect to Mount(check it moves etc).

IPad, connect to AZ-GTI Wifi in settings.

IPad, run SkySafari Plus 6 App. Then Open Settings:

Enter Scope Type(SkyWatcher SynScan)

Mount Type(Alt-Az Goto)

IP Address(from IPhone above) 

Port Number(11882).

Hit Done and Connect, works like a dream, only pain is using two devices and I have asked SkySafari current status of fix !!

Hi

I am hoping someone else is possibly familiar or has solved a similar problem that I have come across today please.

Basically, I purchased a Sky Watcher AZ-GTI Goto mount and that arrived today.

I then downloaded onto my iPhone SynScan Pro, installed the App, it talks to the AZ & it works, brilliant.

Next, I downloaded Sky Safari Plus 6, again installed fine and works as an App on the iPhone, but try as I may I cannot get it to connect to the AZ.

Error Message:

Connection Failure

SkySafari 6 Plus can't make a wireless network connection to the scope.

Settings:

SkyWatcher SynScan

Equatorial Goto (German)

IP 192.168.4.1

Port 11880

I have also tried other Port and IP addresses along with mount types, did also have SynScan open, then closed etc.

Any comments, pointers or suggestions would be gratefully received.

Thanks