ADM clamp for SW solarquest/heliofind mount?

[Highburymark]

Does anyone know if the ADM replacement adapter/clamp for the SWGTi mount is also usable for the SW solarquest mount? Can't find anything online which says it is, but the two mounts look to have the same design of dovetail clamp.

[johninderby]

1 hour ago, Highburymark said:

Does anyone know if the ADM replacement adapter/clamp for the SWGTi mount is also usable for the SW solarquest mount? Can't find anything online which says it is, but the two mounts look to have the same design of dovetail clamp.

Yes it works but it is very short. I used an Altair mini vixen clamp with a short photo vixen dovetail. Cheaper as well.

https://www.altairastro.com/starwave-mini-vixen-format-clamp-to-fit-camera-tripod.html

 

[Highburymark]

Very clever John - your solution looks strong and neat too. 

 

[Stu]

I'm sure the ADM would fit the same as for the AZGTi Mark. Keeps the scope a little closer to the mount and avoids the need to use the original clamp.

[Highburymark]

Thanks John and Stu! Didn't want to rip off the sticky cover and discover a different design to the AZGTi, but it's fine. 

[Stu]

Looks great! I wish they would do an upgrade kit of some sort to give the solar tracking function on the AZGTi, must be possible.