ASIAIR v2.4.2 Public Beta Released!

PMTeam@ZWO

Here’s the latest changelog and download link for v2.4.2.

➕ New Features

Added EAF firmware update feature (EAF and EAF Pro released in 2025 only)
Adjusted the default setting for the guide dither distance to 5

🔨 Optimization

Fixed the occasional green tint issue in preview / AF images
Fixed the occasional abnormal issue of automatic stretching of dark field images
Fixed the color anomaly issue of stacked images in the image editing feature (Android)
Fixed the issue where the focus panel's current position was 0 (Android)
Optimized text and UI
Fixed known bugs

iOS > TestFlight https://testflight.apple.com/join/6uEyoSl3
Android > https://pgyer.com/air_beta_android

We will pay attention to any test feedback. If you encounter any issues, please upload the runtime log under the "ASIAIR APP >About" Page when possible — this helps us identify and resolve problems faster. Thanks!

retman

Dear ZWO, thank you for this new public beta. I would love to download and provide feedback but i am afraid to because i don't know what "other bug fixes" you have corrected. It is very important that you tell your loyal customers exactly what "bugs" you have fixed. Please help us so we can help you!

krakus56

retman super,

jimw85044

I agree. ZWO needs to be more upfront about the bugs they fixed. What about the CAA rotating after meridian flip issue???

Jim

9Ej7KtYy

I think I have to say it again. CANON R8!

PMTeam@ZWO

9Ej7KtYy Already in the plan

krakus56

Please specify exactly what has been corrected. You are only providing vague, general information.

jimw85044

What about "Manual Rotator" capabilities?

9kr69ubP

Or Manual Filter Wheel for the many of us that use a ZWO filter drawer. Hardly an edge case.

Corsair

Remember everyone- this is a public BETA release.

So it is expected that bugs will be found.

Luxo

The issue with CAA performing 180 degree rotations after meridian flips is not fixed.

And a bug in 2.4.2:

Start the iPad/iPhone in a location where there is no internet connection, and no WIFi. no ASIAr unit is needed.
Open the ASIAir app and press ENTER to get this display

Press COMMUNiTy at the bottom left.

Without an internet connection the ASIAir app locks up with a hard crash, displaying a black screen - the only way to recover is to shutdown and reboot the iPad or iPhone.

Looks to me like the app is not handling TCP/IP connection failures gracefully.

I would also have to say please forget about "users near me" and uploads to social media. We need an app that works reliably - first and foremost - ASIAIr is not a web browser..

PMTeam@ZWO

Luxo Sorry about that, please upload a log to us.

9Ej7KtYy

PMTeam@ZWO Ok so I set it all up and nothing😒 So let me guess I have to wait another year for it to work? Please let me know. I’m tired of this “We have sent it to our team.” Or “We have noted that.” I know you what to be nice but please just give at least me a straight up answer.

Luxo

Well I'd call this another bug - the "About" page has no button or function to produce a log...

Luxo

Ok I give up… the issues that bother me aren’t fixed and 2.3.3 expires in 7 days. Then what ?

erossi

Luxo in TestFlight you can install version 2.4.9, which is actually a copy of 2.3.3 and expires in 39 days as of today

ParamountObservatory

Just wanted to check if my issue, is just a coincidence orter has anyone else had this problem

After I attached to the ASIAIR I ran the update including the firmware. Whilst I was setting my plan I noticed that the cooling (ASI 533MC PRO) was acting strange, it got down to -8C then the temp started increasing.
As the setup is permanent I went out to check the camera and the fan had stopped working and the whole unit was getting hot, so turned off and now trying to find the problem.

PMTeam@ZWO

ParamountObservatory Please send the log to us, thanks

Luxo

@PMTeam@ZWO - I'm asking you to DO THE RIGHT THING.

2.3.3. is not stable.

Please

make ASIAir version 2.1.2 available properly as a permanent installation for iOS with no time-limit, via Apple's App Store - not via TestFlight - so that we can use our gear indefinitely, while you
fire your developer, hire a new one, and sort out your mess
tell us all in a year or two when its done.

Otherwise we have no choice but to walk away (ie buy a Windows NUC).

I'd also suggest you learn something about the way to estimate the time to develop and fix software using Function Point Counting. A rough Function Point Count of the app indicates it isn't going to be fixed anytime soon. Could take a year or more IMHO.

retman

Luxo i've been using 2.3.1 since it was made available (air plus new version with eaf, 2600mc pro and 120mm mini (NO CAA), and am3) without any major issues (fingers crossed). I mainly use plans but all of the functions (the ones i use) seem ok to me. I certainly don't use every possible function but 2.3.1 sure gets me good images!