power weight for ioptron 30

[rowan46]

Does anyone know if ioptron do a powerweight for the ieq 30 and is it available in the uk I can't find one at altair astro's website, does anyone else make something similar?

[Capricorn]

TS are I think the main source for iOptron, I suspect that Altair Get the bits from them.

The only power weight is this one:

http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p5440_iOptron-PowerWeight-Batteriepack-fuer-die-Gegengewichtsstange.html

Says it does various mounts but does not specify the i30.

Would have though that iOptron used the same diameter shaft and if the mounts are all 12v then I would think it would do the job. Seems like a pretty good idea.

[kriss13]

I talk to support at iOptron and they say the shaft hole is 28mm, but there is an adapter for 20mm shaft (minitower)

They pointed me to order the mini tower battery which is in fact the power weight plus the adapter for 20mm.

So I can use it on my EQ-5...yay

[E621Keith]

When I spoke to Altair Astro at Astrofest, they said there will be a small one coming soon.

[kriss13]

When I spoke to Altair Astro at Astrofest, they said there will be a small one coming soon.

Small one as in "amperage" or for 20mm shaft?

[E621Keith]

Small one for a smaller mount. Apparently a replacement for IOptron's version's of the EQ5

[View2]

I just ordered the 8 amp hour counterweight from ioptron for my ieq30 pro mount. It weighs 7lbs

[Stu]

They look ingenious! I had no idea anyone manufacturered them, very useful to be able to use on other mounts too. Hmmm, something else to buy?

[View2]

Just ordered mine 5 days ago from ioptron! I think I may be able to loose the counterweight extention bar and use the 10 lb cw up high and the 7 lb powerweight wherever it balances on the stock shaft.

[View2]

Geez, how long does this thing take to charge?

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