Rainbow Astro RST-135 Mount

Rainbow Astro RST-135 Mount: Compact, Advanced, and User-Friendly for Astronomers No Counterweights Needed: Innovatively designed to operate without the need for counterweights, simplifying setup and enhancing portability. Lightweight and Compact: Weighs only 3.3kg and fits comfortably in one hand, making it highly portable and ideal for air travel. Impressive Load Capacity: Capable of supporting up to 13.5kg, with a maximum capacity of 18kg, suitable for a wide range of telescopes. Advanced Strain Wave Gear Technology: Utilizes a strain wave gear (harmonic drive) instead of traditional worm gears, ensuring almost no backlash and minimal maintenance. Durable and Reliable: Crafted from CNC machined aluminum alloy AL6061, commonly used in aircraft, for durability, lightness, and rigidity. Wireless Control and Connectivity: Features built-in WiFi for control via the SkySafari app and supports both wireless and USB connections for ASCOM drivers. Built-in GPS Receiver: Equipped with a GPS receiver, providing accurate and convenient entry of the observer's position and time. Integrated Home Sensor: Includes a home sensor to find the mechanical origin, useful for permanently using Star Alignment data and remote observatory setups. Aesthetic Appeal: The machined surface not only adds to its durability but also enhances its visual appeal, making it a valued addition to any astronomer's collection. 5-Year Warranty: Comes with a five-year warranty, ensuring long-term reliability and customer satisfaction.   Specifications Mount Specification Mount type Dual mount – German Equatorial, Alt-Azimuth Reducer Strain wave gear (Harmonic Drive) Load Capacity 13.5kg(without counter weight), 18kg(with counter weight) Recommend Telescope 8inch Reflector, 5inch Refractor Weight 3.3kg Volume 14.4 x 13.1 x 19.5 cm Material Aluminum alloy AL6061, Steel, Brass Surface coating Anodizing Reducer size(RA) Model No. 17 (Based on HDS) Reducer size(DEC) Model No. 14 (Based on HDS) Motor Swiss made Maxon DC Servo Motor Latitude range 0 to 90 degrees   Hand Controller Specification Max Slew Rate 1,800x (7.5deg/sec) – 16V DC Input Power DC 12V ~ 16V Power Consumption(Tracking, 12V) 0.2A Power Consumption (Slew, 12V) 1.0~2.0A PC Connection ASCOM Driver GPS Built-in (Hand Controller) WiFi Built-in (Hand Controller) Home Sensor Built-in   Software and Docs Manuals Mount Hand Controller RST-135 Polar Alignment Upgrade Software FTDI USB Virtual Com Port(VCP) Drivers Hubo-i Firmware Downloader Most Recent Firmware hex file(Updated 4/6/22) Ascom Driver