Four new Strain wave mounts

[Shimrod]

...and all from Ioptron. Looks like they are really committing to this technology. I wonder when we will see the equivalents from Celestron and Skywatcher? Better still if the increased use of strain wave drives results in prices coming down a bit - I really like the idea of these small, high payload mounts but just can't justify the cost at the moment.

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/ioptron-mounts/ioptron-hae29-strainwave-azeq-mount.html

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/ioptron-mounts/ioptron-hae43-strain-wave-azeq-mount.html

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/ioptron-mounts/ioptron-haz31-alt-az-strain-wave-mount.html

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/ioptron-mounts/ioptron-haz46-alt-az-strain-wave-mount.html

[Elp]

Don't forget about the halfling hems that have also just been released.

[Deadlake]

You missed out 

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/harmonic-drive-mounts/pegasus-nyx-101-harmonic-gear-mount.html

Now interestedly the NYX has self levelling help and also which direction to place it via sensors and phone app,

Apparently harmonic mounts are sensitive to being level, the ioptron also are meant to have levelling technology to help with setup.

Here it is, no problem with a C11...
 

 

[saac]

On 17/11/2022 at 17:54, Shimrod said:

...and all from Ioptron. Looks like they are really committing to this technology. I wonder when we will see the equivalents from Celestron and Skywatcher? Better still if the increased use of strain wave drives results in prices coming down a bit - I really like the idea of these small, high payload mounts but just can't justify the cost at the moment.

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/ioptron-mounts/ioptron-hae29-strainwave-azeq-mount.html

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/ioptron-mounts/ioptron-hae43-strain-wave-azeq-mount.html

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/ioptron-mounts/ioptron-haz31-alt-az-strain-wave-mount.html

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/ioptron-mounts/ioptron-haz46-alt-az-strain-wave-mount.html

And no sight of any bright primary coloured anodising - what is not to like  

Jim 

Edited November 18, 2022 by saac

[newbie alert]

On 17/11/2022 at 17:54, Shimrod said:

...and all from Ioptron. Looks like they are really committing to this technology. I wonder when we will see the equivalents from Celestron and Skywatcher?

 

Celestron and skywatcher are made by the same company... Synta

[Starman18]

My Guess is pricing will be high for new technology! Otherwise why make it ??

[Shimrod]

2 hours ago, newbie alert said:

Celestron and skywatcher are made by the same company... Synta

But they don't make the same products. I'd expect to see different versions of any mount - certainly in the software and interface (I own both Celestron and Skywatcher mounts). While they own both brands they seem to run them as separate companies.

[newbie alert]

14 minutes ago, Shimrod said:

But they don't make the same products. I'd expect to see different versions of any mount - certainly in the software and interface (I own both Celestron and Skywatcher mounts). While they own both brands they seem to run them as separate companies.

Yes they do.. Celestron mounts usually have servo motors, skywatcher usually have steppers... Handsets can be adapted for either

But they're both made by synta