Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi Mount Part III - Upgrade to Equatorial Mode (EQ Mode) with Firmware Update.

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Жыл бұрын

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This video demonstrates how to add a Latitude Base to Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi WiFi Mount to make it an Equatorial mount. The procedure to update the Motor Controller Firmware of the mount is also included. Using the built-in WiFI connection, the mount can then be operated like any other EQ Mount.
Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi Mount Series:
Part I - Unboxing and Initial Review.
• Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi Par...
Part II - Alignment & Basic Operation with SynScan Pro.
• Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi Mou...
Part III - Converting to Equatorial Mode for Astrphotography with Firmware Update.
My Sky-Watcher Unboxing & Review Video: • Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi Par...
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@toftie177 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Updated my firmware in less than 10 minutes with no glitches after watching. Many thanks for sharing.

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad that the video was helpful. CS!

@jasm0ahn547 11 ай бұрын

I'm doing this same upgrade... My EQ base and counterweight arrive tomorrow!! I didn't know that I need the thread adaptor on the counterweight, so thank you for that!!

@AstroCrescentDIY 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad that the video helped. Clear Skies!

@hismasterstelescope Жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial! Thanks for the video.

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@AnalogMonoxide 7 ай бұрын

Yes, M8 bolt, I was just down to the hardware store and picked up one today for the same wedge :) Great video.

@AstroCrescentDIY 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad you liked the video. Cheers!!

@claudioabeche8578 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Your video helped me a lot

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I’m glad that the video is helpful. Cheers!!

@lukesastro2380 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, thanks for sharing!

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@stevehealey2473 2 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you so much!

@AstroCrescentDIY 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad you liked it. Cheers!!

@ashleymartin7644 7 ай бұрын

Nice tutorial, well done.

@AstroCrescentDIY 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad you liked it. Cheers!!

@patrrickoo Жыл бұрын

thank you

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@givenfirstnamefamilyfirstn3935 Ай бұрын

Az-Gti-X has an Alt/Az or Eq option in the software now.

@AstroCrescentDIY Ай бұрын

That’s good to know. Thanks for the update. Cheers!!

@fasthog96 9 ай бұрын

Great video! Would you be so kind as to list the parts numbers for this upgrade and where you can get them? Thank you!

@AstroCrescentDIY 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!! I’m glad that the video was helpful. There are no specific parts for this upgrade except the latitude base and software upgrade. Here’s the link: a.co/d/7oiun0Q The software update is on Sky-Watcher website.

@patrickwynne6666 10 ай бұрын

great video, i do have a question. Can i use the SVBONY 503 80mm on the AZ-GTi mount. the Svbony 503 80mm is 3.5kg weight ,so that should be fine???. thank you

@AstroCrescentDIY 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Patrick!! You are good so long as the total payload does not exceed 5kg. Clear skies!

@patrickwynne6666 10 ай бұрын

thanks mate, i will let you know how i go

@ricardoabh3242 Ай бұрын

What is the great”er’ advantage in EQ mode? AZ can also take photos… is it the max exposers time before jitter or that you can’t start track/plate resolve in AZ? It’s a GpTo mount should it not drive well enough

@AstroCrescentDIY Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! That is an interesting question. Of course, AZ mounts can also take pictures. The EQ mode definitely has its own advantages; that’s why most astrophotographers use EQ mode. Can’t specifically mention the advantages here. I would suggest that you watch some videos on this topic. Cheers!!

@ank0204raj 3 ай бұрын

Hi, for me meridian flip doesnt work. I am using ASIAIR to control the mount in wifi mode via synscan. Could you please tell me if there may be any setting which I might be missing.

@AstroCrescentDIY 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I myself didn’t try. The meridian flip with Sky-Watcher mount. Can’t csst anything without knowing the details of your settings. In addition to mount and ASIAIR settings, Meridian flip also depends on your location and time of the year you are imaging. Cheers!!

@ank0204raj 3 ай бұрын

thank you so much

@AstroCrescentDIY 3 ай бұрын

@ank0204raj You are very welcome!!

@B_a_c_k 9 ай бұрын

Does this stand have a plastic body and a plastic vertical adjustment gear?

@AstroCrescentDIY 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! No, it's not plastic but plastic coated or something like that. Actually, it's a metallic tripod and metallic mount. Cheers!

@B_a_c_k 9 ай бұрын

@@AstroCrescentDIY спасибо за ответ, очень помогли!

@AstroCrescentDIY 9 ай бұрын

@@B_a_c_k пожалуйста!!

@2heads142 Жыл бұрын

all i keep getting when i try to update is no controller found

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

That’s strange. I did the upgrade twice - first to try out myself and then to make the video. No problem at all. Did you follow all the steps? And selected the correct software update?