The new version has been released. All #ASIAIR previous versions' users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.
Thanks to all users who helped in the beta period. Especially the Admins and Testers.

WHAT'S NEW

ASIAIR [V2.1.2 - 11.01]

New Feature

  • Supported Vixen Wireless Unit module
  • Supported a few cameras, some models needs to test:

Canon EOS M50 Mark II/M200/1D X Mark III/Rebel T3/Rebel T6/Rebel XSi/Rebel T2i/Rebel T3i/Rebel T4i/Kiss X2/Kiss X3/850D/R10/R5 C/R6 Mark II/R7
Nikon Z9/Z8/Z30/Zfc/DSC D6/DSC D3500/DSC D4s
Sony A9/A1/A6300/A5100/A7R V

  • Added fuzzy search in the objects list
  • Added LDN catalog
  • Added custom suffix of FITS name feature
  • Added Corrected Trigger Accuracy feature
  • Added ZWO AM5/AM3 mount input voltage display
  • Added 7s&10s guiding exposure option
  • Added ASI2600 DUO power light switch feature
  • Added ASI2600 DUO fan speed control feature
  • Added ZWO ASIMount guide speed setting
  • Added ZWO AM3/AM5 Heavy Duty Mode
  • Added Auto Flip DEC after Meridian (For Meade LX200 Classic)
  • ASI2600 series cameras, gain extended to -25
  • When selecting the [ZWO AM5/AM3] driver, the guiding [Max DEC/RA Duration] are recorded separately
  • Updated ZWO Bug Tracker service, improving feedback experience
  • Updated the Camera SDK

Optimized & Fixed

  • Telescope focal length/guide star focal length upper limit extended to 10000
  • Optimized the Comet list and fixed the problem that Comet cannot update normally.
  • Optimized guide star selection
  • Optimized the stuck during using Continuous Preview
  • Optimized and improve the success rate of positioning
  • Fixed the issue of colored dots appearing in images taken by Sony cameras
  • Fixed the issue of firmware update failing multiple times
  • Fixed the problem of ASI462 camera exposure failure
  • Fixed the problem that ASIAIR voltage, current and power values would not change
  • Fixed an issue where annotation information could not be saved when saving a JPEG
  • Fixed a few known bugs

Note: If you want to run ASIAIR in a PC emulator (such as BlueStacks https://www.bluestacks.com/), please download ASIAIR app at our website: https://www.zwoastro.com/software/



    Thanks for listening to the needs and requests of us testers and all the beta users out there!
    Quite a few big ticket items have now been delivered! Much appreciated!

    Thanks for the update! There’s still one small bug though. AM5 sound mode always shows as “Loud” on mount page. Try changing it to something different, close the sidebar and then open it again. It will show “Loud” again. Previous version had the same issue.

    Another thing. In “Tonight’s best”, object filter, azimuth filter seems to be reversed. If I select southern sectors, it shows me objects visible in northern direction and vice versa. I think it was the same in previous version.

      Would it be possible to add an extended live stacking feature. i really like using this option but 2 hours seems very short. it would be nice to live stack up to around 6 hours.

      thanks

        Can you explain what "AM3/AM5 Heavy Duty Mode" is and when to use it? Thank you!

          Jan75 it is for using the mount in cold weather and also with a borderline heavy payload or both. It basically reduces the slewing speed significantly while allowing an increase in payload.

            After the update, my ASIAIR started presenting several issues. The USB ports sometimes work, sometimes don't. When I activate station mode, the ASIAIR stops working. The Platesolve feature no longer works; it keeps trying to process but never manages to resolve.

              So it's fixed a few issues but created a new one. Previously when a new update was released, it was installed then the first time opened on my Android phone, a message appeared saying "checking data integrity, it'll take several minutes" just once. Now this message appears every time I launch the app. It adds around 10 seconds to the start up time. I have heard from over 20 other users with the same issue so far on facebook. This doesn't appear to affect ios devices.

                I'm having the same problem. It runs the data integrity check every time znd takes close to a minute on my tablet. That's too long to wait every time I start up standing next to the scope in below freezing weather,

                  nandoarj i

                  Gandalf000

                  I am having usb problems as well….my ASIAIR Plus no longer detects anything connected to any of the usb ports including a memory stick

                  I am stuck

                  PS=> a factory reset and followed by a firmware update did the trick

                    Unfortunately the update broke the canon 550d integration. The color channels are not saved correctly anymore (I think red and green are flipped) and there is a strange moire effect in the images. For the live stacking the old darks, flats and biases are not working anymore (it said it did not match the settings despite having the same, I suspect it's because of the mixed up color channels).

                      philipp I just confirmed the color channel swap, green and red color channel are flipped

                      Kevin_A So the slewing speed decrease is used for the initial target selection (i.e. slew to target) or does it have any bearing on tracking/guiding accuracy? I was wondering if there's any connection with another new feature, guide speed setting. The assumption being that with a high-inertia load and fast guide speed the mount might easily be over-corrected or sent into oscillations (which then appear in guide logs as a second order harmonic).

                        KF7DS I'm glad you got it to work, but it didn't for me. When you say you did a factory reset was that the firmware reset option from the app? That is what I did. I did at some point get the USB stick to work but not the camera guide camera or EAF. I know it has some type of connection because the cooling fan comes on even if it says there is no camera. I also get the "checking data integrity" msg.

                        Of course tonight is going to be the best conditions we've had in a couple of months and no camera :-(

                        Any other ideas?

                        Hi guys,
                        Can I run asiair software without the device itself ?
                        I want to figure out the functions without damaging any real setup.
                        Is ZWO ASI 585MC PRO added?
                        If something goes wrong can I go back to the previous version?
                        Thank you

                        Is this update happening by itself or I have to do it?
                        BTW I don't want to do it.