recceranger Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 ASIAIR Plus working like a dream! ๐ช๐๐บ๐ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossco72 Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Can't wait to get mine and get started with the faffing around to get it working right! ย How long did it take to get the workflow right so it just works? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recceranger Posted July 4, 2022 Author Share Posted July 4, 2022 On 22/06/2022 at 19:28, Rossco72 said: Can't wait to get mine and get started with the faffing around to get it working right! ย How long did it take to get the workflow right so it just works? Hi Rossco,ย I had the original ASIAIR and it was a nightmare to get operational. Wouldn't connect, didn't recognise my mount etc. A royal pain, so I sold it and swore i'd never look back. I have to say, the 'plus' is a completely different beast. Perfect connection, not a glitch in the matrix and 100% functional control over all equipment. Set up took about 1hr, from out of the box to first image. I haven't used my Laptop since. No more APT, PHD2, Sharpcap etc. Also, the new firmware update that allows you to frame up your target is a fantastic tool. I can only speak from my own experience, but it has totally simplified my imaging sessions. Love it.ย 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossco72 Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 6 hours ago, recceranger said: Hi Rossco,ย I had the original ASIAIR and it was a nightmare to get operational. Wouldn't connect, didn't recognise my mount etc. A royal pain, so I sold it and swore i'd never look back. I have to say, the 'plus' is a completely different beast. Perfect connection, not a glitch in the matrix and 100% functional control over all equipment. Set up took about 1hr, from out of the box to first image. I haven't used my Laptop since. No more APT, PHD2, Sharpcap etc. Also, the new firmware update that allows you to frame up your target is a fantastic tool. I can only speak from my own experience, but it has totally simplified my imaging sessions. Love it.ย Mine has arrived and cameras, filter wheel and NEQ6 all talk nice and seem to work as they should. I say seem to as we are stuck in a 6 week cloud cover and counting... I am currently trying to get it to communicate with my Celestron CGE mount, but there seems to be all sorts of Stories about ASIAIR and Celestron being a difficult marriage which is a shame because the CGE is a far better mount. If all else fails though, its good to know the NEQ6 works just as it should. Now if one of my EAFs would just show up!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroscot2 Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Looking forward to seeing first light Rossco. Also currently waiting on an EAF... Asi air.. etc, etc ย 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Admiral Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 I've only just started using the Air+ since changing all my gear over from a GEM45 and Altair 102, using the MGEN with my Fuji XT1, to a lighter weight kit, ASKAR FRA400, ASI533MC, and ZWO AM5. Not being a previous user I am still getting used to the way it works, but it all seems pretty seamless in operation and works like a charm. As a new user, it would be useful to be able to familiarise myself with the app screens, but it only works when the ASIAair is running. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroscot2 Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 On 15/07/2022 at 10:30, The Admiral said: I've only just started using the Air+ since changing all my gear over from a GEM45 and Altair 102, using the MGEN with my Fuji XT1, to a lighter weight kit, ASKAR FRA400, ASI533MC, and ZWO AM5. Not being a previous user I am still getting used to the way it works, but it all seems pretty seamless in operation and works like a charm. As a new user, it would be useful to be able to familiarise myself with the app screens, but it only works when the ASIAair is running. Ian I agree Ian, a little bit frustrating.ย Would also like to be able to frame up a shot and save to plan for later ย Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieDvd Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 15 hours ago, Astroscot2 said: I agree Ian, a little bit frustrating.ย Would also like to be able to frame up a shot and save to plan for later ย There is an option to save a target as another name, not sure if this can be used in a plan though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Admiral Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 15 hours ago, Astroscot2 said: Would also like to be able to frame up a shot and save to plan for later ย Can't help thinking there must be a way. I know that you can use a pre-existing sub to re-align the gear in order to continue a session, but I'm not sure how you can pre-save a new FoV without actually imaging. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroscot2 Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 It seems like an obvious option thats been overlooked, hopefully new updates are in the pipeline.ย Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Pepper Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 (edited) I have two asi air pros and without that red little box I wouldnโt be able to Astro as I have never even polar aligned by eye! It does everything from PA to dither its hands down the single piece of equipment I couldnโt be without no AAP no Astro for me ๐ Edited September 18, 2022 by Simon Pepper 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroscot2 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 I would also like to see an option to preserve night vision, don't think I'd be popular at my next star party๐ค Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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