Add to Wish List. Zunächst bereitete etwas Schwierigkeiten, den standardmäßig montierten Kameraadapter zu demontieren, um an das darunterliegende Einschraubgewinde zu kommen. 00. some cables are good. 5mm thickness glass. If you are not using POTH you should be. 5mm adapter in between ONAG and QHY CFW3-L because it's a bit cleaner. . 25" filter mounts with a height of 6 mm are unfortunately too thick. Im really looking forward to putting this camera. For mounted filters, maximum thickness excluding filter thread height is 10 mm. (Size: 459. PEG-50mm-3mm: Pegasus Indigo, 50mm Round, 3mm thick filters. 5 mm thick and offers nine positions for either 2" or 50 mm round filters. Your mount needs to be level. Date(s): 07/07/2020 & 07/11/2020 Target Catalogue: IC 1340 /NGC 6979 / NGC C6960 Target Name: Cygnus Loop ~ Veil Nebula / Pickering's Triangle / Witch's Broom Bortle Class: 7 Mount: ES G-11 PMC-8 Telescope: ES 127 FCD-100 FF/FR: ES 3" 0. 25" filter mounts with a height of 6 mm are unfortunately too thick. - For example, Chroma/Astrodon unmounted 31mm filters. QHY Color Filter Wheel - Medium QHY-CFW3-M $349. For filter wheel control a custom…. 25" filter mounts with a height of 6 mm are unfortunately too thick. For one, if you purchase a QHY CFW3 it mates nicely with the camera and with the bolt on connections it is about as clean of a match as possible. Good review. Pegasus Astro Indigo Filter Wheel + LRGB Filter Set PEG-INDIGOFW-BUNDLE $696. I think the NINA devs. Add to Cart. 25″ / 31mm Filters. 00Price as Configured: $1,295. 5 mm thick filter wheel is capable of fully automatic filter switching. 5 mm. Compared with purchasing them seperately, you can get a discount about 5% off for the combo. 25" filters. Just follow the tuning process step by step and shouldn’t be an issue. QHYCFW3 won't connect via USB - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: After spending my 1st year understanding the basics of deep sky imaging with an Altair 183C Pro, I have decided to add a filter wheel. QHY is introducing a revolutionary new 3rd generation filter wheel featuring an ultra-thin stepper motor drive and fully automatic filter switching capability. 5mm. Page 1 of 3 - QHY533M - New Camera in Hand - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: QHY recently sent me (and I believe a few others) pre-production models of their new QHY533M, to test, review, and evaluate. Product Review: QHY 600 One needn’t look far to find the signs of the “CMOS revolution” in astrophotography. I had to uninstall V0. Joined: 26 Sep 2006. 7 MP at 4. Incorporating an ultra-thin stepper motor drive, this 21. NINA, APT, ASCOM, etc. 5mm deep and that will never work with an OAG. 25" or 31 mm round filters. QHY is introducing a revolutionary new 3rd generation filter wheel featuring an ultra-thin stepper motor drive and fully automatic filter switching capability. The 50mm is my estimate of the total spacing taken up by the CFW3-L and the QHY600, which was just a guess and probably not quite right. So I need a new filter wheel and compatible filter. I found it deep somewhere hidden in the document. This is the total required back focus for TEC FF for TEC 160FL scope. The threads are standardized and fit into all filter wheels from QHY or other manufacturers. Add to Compare. If that doesn't help give me a link to the communication with QHY (in their forum if you have discussed it there). I currently have to use the USB232 in Voyager and SGP in order to get it to work and it does not remember my filters. 675 g. Astronomik Ha 6nm 1. 7x FR/FF Baader UFC Filter: 2" L-enHance Focuser: Moonlite CFL & V2 HR Stepper Motor. 4 that comes with their 'QHYCCD_Win_AllInOne. (NB--- I also shot myself in the figurative foot with the CFW3 filter wheel setup. Due to the short mechanical length, it can only accommodate 5 mm thick filters. I am not sure if I am posting to the right forum, hopefully it will be moved to the right spot by one of the admins. I used to use this on a PC and all worked fine. I have been struggling with getting the correct back focus distance between my ES 3” FF/0. QHY294M - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: I actually have both ZWO EFW and QHY CFW3, small and large sized, so I can comment on both with first-hand experience. I recently purchased a QHY filter wheel and 50mm Chroma filters and. I use a Agena Astro M42-M54 threaded adapter and. I am also new to this group and have so much to learn. Weight. Supported CFW: QHYCFW2,QHYCFW3, internal CFW of QHY “A” series, miniCAM5F/6F. For filter wheel control a custom QHY 4-pin filter wheel port is included that provides power and control signals for QHY dual control filter wheels like the series 3 filter wheels. 5mm. The replacement from Bresser was slightly different as it had an on board WiFi antenna. Page 1 of 2 - Calibration Issue w/ QHY268M - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: I am having a Calibration Issue with my QHY268M, Astronomik DeepSky 36mm, QHY CFW3, and SVX130T. View All Accessories; Telescope Accessories. Adding an M42 thread or M54 adapter ring adds only 3mm for a total thickness of 13mm. All my QHY268M/C, CFW3, and OAG came with M54 spacers, though there were a couple of threaded M42 face plates (do not. QHY recommends a filter thickness of 5. Cuts down on a USB cable too. Supported Camera: The camera with 4PIN QHYCFW socket. Completely forgot about it until I read this. 1 x QHY CFW3 Color Filter Wheel . 25" filter mounts with a height of 6 mm are unfortunately too thick. Page 2 of 3 - ZWO ASI294MM vs. QHY-CFW3-L (110047) - QHY Color Filter Wheel - Large About This Product The QHY CFW3 series filter wheels are available in four sizes to accommodate filters from 1. The bug that the windows scan camera module obtains the camera serial number and the wrong camera + serial number when scanning the second. cannot detect the filter wheel. The threads are standardized and fit into all filter wheels from QHY or other manufacturers. (Size: 685. The camera is now in Santa Barbara repair facility awaiting for USB board from China. I see thru Agena Astro they have spacer that would work except they don't have predrilled. Read More » GPSBOX The QHY-GPSBOX is a compact camera accessory that provides high-precision GPS hardware time scales allowing some QHYCCD cameras to obtain accurate time. Due to the short mechanical length, it can only accommodate 5 mm thick filters. 1. 25" filter mounts with a height of 6 mm are unfortunately too thick. 25" filter mounts with a height of 6 mm are. 25" filter mounts with a height of 6 mm are unfortunately too thick. Breaking news from QHYCCD: QHY - Important firmware driver upgrade 9/21. Model: Filter Supported: CFW3XL: Slot 1: 9 position 2inch mounted/ 50mm unmounted Slot 2: 7 position 50mm*50mm square :I just received a QHYCCD QHYCFW3-L to use with 2" mounted filters. 7" adapter I picked up from somewhere. QHY163M serial to CFW3 not working, but USB works - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi, Im asking this on behalf of a friend whos just picked up a new QHY set - QHY163M with a CFW3. QHY OAG-M and/or camera comes with M54 spacers kit of different thickness starting at 0. The IMX533 sensor is a 9-megapixel, 15. QHYCCD cameras designed for astrophotographers include thermoelectrically cooled CMOS and CCD cameras, planetary & guiding cameras, filter wheels, off-axis guiders, a smart polar calibration device (PoleMaster), electric focuser and other accessories. Due to the short mechanical length, it can only accommodate 5 mm thick filters. Here are the. How is it better than the ZWO option? I do have a QHY 2" CFW3 to match it up with so at least maybe I can have some improvement in the CFW3 driver. 3 KB) RCU user manual. 700 EUR. We have latest drivers. Filter Centering Masks - Buckeyestargazer - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): I just installed a set of filter centering masks from Buckeyestargazer and am so impressed with the masks and the service received from Joel at Buckeye that I feel a review is in order. QHY is introducing a revolutionary new 3rd generation filter wheel featuring an ultra-thin stepper motor drive and fully automatic filter switching capability. 5, N208CF f/3. Including UV/IR cut (L-filter) with 98% transmission over the entire visible spectrum. QHY 533 M/C - new low-cost CMOS cameras, optionally with monochrome or color sensor. It offers seven positions for 2" or 50 mm round filters. 4. QHY OAG-M also bolts directly to QHY CFW3-M/L filter wheel. Due to the short mechanical length, it can only accommodate 5 mm thick filters. 25-inch to a 50 x 50mm. 7x FR/FF Baader UFC Filter: 2" L-enHance Focuser: Moonlite CFL & V2 HR Stepper Motor. 25" filter mounts with a height of 6 mm are unfortunately too thick. Compatible with QHY183M, QHY Filter Wheel CFW3-S standard, QHY Filter WheelCFW3-S thin and QHY Off-Axis Guider Small (OAG-S) 55mm backfocus length achievable with the kit, e. My price is $2900. I also just ordered an adaptor from Agena that has M54 male threads and M42 (T2) female threads. I use Nina beta 2 qhy268m qhycfw3 native drivers updated for all and the 4pin cable. This was my first time trying this filter wheel (QHY CFW3) with LRGB (had zero issues with SHO filters) This issue shows ONLY on the L filter; The image below shows a boosted stretch just to make the donuts more visibile; The 2 donuts with with red circle are the 2 "additional ones" that are NOT present in the light frame;Combining an ultra-thin stepper motor drive with the capacity for fully automatic filter switching, QHY's innovative new third generation QHY color filter wheels provide state-of-the-art performance. It is available in both a monochrome version and a color version (PH, Pro). 5mm thick (not counting screw thread of the holder) 50mm unmounted filter: 0-4. 6kg counterweight for GM 2000 stainless steel (V2A) € 152. 1 x QHY OAG Off-Axis Guider - Medium. Learn more about the QHYCFW3 Filter Wheel. For mounted filters, maximum thickness excluding filter thread height is 10 mm. The main body of the QHYCFW3-series is cut from a single piece of aluminum by a precision CNC machine and black anodized, making this a beautiful as well as a. All QHY600 cameras except for short BF come with an adapter that's used to bolt to QHY CFW3, the bolt pattern of the adapter only matches to CFW3-M and CFW3-L but not CFW3-XL. Here is a 16. QHY CFW3 Large Color Filter Wheel - 50 mm 7 Position . If you have the QHY filter wheel in the QHY CFW3-S Ultrashort version, our 1. Page 1 of 2 - QHY Filter Wheel Large - misbehaves - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Dear CN fellows! Hope that all is well!. BuckeyeStargazer's items are made of PETG plastic and can handle temperatures of up to 80°C (175°F). ASI2600MM is priced at $2280. The QHY CFW3-L can hold seven 2" filters, the QHY CFW3-XL can hold nine 2" filters, and you can also switch out the filter plate to use seven 50mm square filters instead. This product is the Large size. If you have the QHY filter wheel in the QHY CFW3-S Ultrashort version, our 1. As low as $11. The QHY CFW3-S Small is a motorized filter wheel designed for 7 filters with a size of 1. The QHY268M/C is a new generation of back-illuminated CMOS cameras with true 16-bit A/D and 3. Incorporating an ultra-thin stepper motor drive, this 17 mm thick filter wheel is capable of fully automatic filter switching. QHYCFW3 Filter Wheel Features Watch on Ultra-Thin Hybrid Stepper Motor Drive For their third generation color filter wheel design, QHYCCD is using an ultra-thin supreme quality. I mis-typed 32. QHYCFW3XL USD1199. The threads are standardized and fit into all filter wheels from QHY or other manufacturers. Mine does not (though a customer has built a new firmware version for the QHY CFW3 that does exactly this). I actually did test shots before running automatic, and they corrected fine. Incorporating an ultra-thin stepper motor drive, this 21. I use the 4 pin connector on my QHY183 to connect to the CFW3 ; but I still have to connect the separate 12 volt plug into the center of the camera (the same one used to power the cooler) . From £239. The threads are standardized and fit into all filter wheels from QHY or other manufacturers. Edited by Peter in Reno, 02 April 2021 - 06:10 PM. Page 7 of 64 - First time trying out N. The QHY CFW3 filter wheel was apparently damaged from being jammed with the 2" Chroma SII filter. 8mm. 6mm when it should be 32. QHYCFW3XL USD1199. I. Using buckeyestargazer mask and the QHY CFW3 are quite a bit less frustrating than mounting filters on my ZWO filterwheel with their masks. The whole reason I purchased a QHYCFW3 is because KSTARS showed it supported all three versions. I adjusted the command and status logic of the native filter wheel driver in NINA to accommodate these differences, and tests show that it works. The threads are standardized and fit into all filter wheels from QHY or other manufacturers. M54 is the minimum size opening that I would want to use with this sensor size. The large filter wheel is powered and connected via USB cable. Restart the PC. Incorporating an ultra-thin stepper motor drive, this 17 mm thick filter wheel is capable of fully automatic filter switching. We have the second dovtail and a Pegasus Power Box on the top dovetail. 5mm thick up to 7mm thick to help set the proper back focus spacing. New ultra-thin hyrid stepper motor drive. Joined: 06 Dec 2010. The polar scope can be inserted and snugged in. 97 mm diagonal (11. paper weight for about 3-4 months while I waited for a driver that could make it work and remember the filter slot quantities and names. 25" filter mounts with a height of 6 mm are unfortunately too thick. Here is the first pic I took with it (I had been imaging in total maybe 3 months and had moved from dslr to 183m) with the generic filters and my limited processing skills: . Page 7 Step 1 Install the filter 1. This product. 0005e/pixel/sec @ -20C. 25" filter mounts with a height of 6 mm are unfortunately too thick. Incorporating an ultra-thin stepper motor drive, this 20. 5mm. If you don't have QHY camera, then you should provide power to CFW3 via Ethernet-like connector using a supplied 4-pin power cable. I want to buy filters but i dont know which filters will fit inside because is the thin version. New Function: *Readout Timeout. It uses a USB3. QHYCCD has designed and manufactured high-quality astrophotography equipment for more. Ive installed every driver that had to go with it, reinstalled the QHY all in one driver, powered it with the correct voltage and amperage, used the paper clip to switch it from serial to USB (and back). FocusLynx FT QuickSync Installation. 71. I physically cannot slew to my. You should check all corners of the tripod legs: The center after doing each corner of the tray. Due to the short mechanical length, it can only accommodate 5 mm thick filters. 2 will display the PMC8 firmware level upon making its connection to the PMC8. Not using the 4 pin connector. Support the 4PIN QHY CFW socket on QHY163M, QHY11, QHY21/22/23 and InterCam series camera. That makes for an almost perfect package : relatively low F ratio, good. I generally run AF routines about every 1/2 hr or some defined HFR value increase that equates to about a 1/2hr anyway. Page 20 of 26 - Qhyzwoimxitis. The QHYCFW3L is based on QHYCCD’s third-generation filter wheel design and technology. Due to the short mechanical length, it can only accommodate 5 mm thick filters. The flats issues have plagued me for a while. 61 to 47. If you have the QHY filter wheel in the QHY CFW3-S Ultrashort version, our 1. The QHY CFW large will be my back up plan if the ZWO 7-position isn't ready. The threads are standardized and fit into all filter wheels from QHY or other manufacturers. 10 and 2021. QHY is introducing a revolutionary new 3rd generation filter wheel featuring an ultra-thin stepper motor drive and fully automatic filter switching capability. Looking at the Baader UFC I think I might have found a working solution but I'm not sure if the connections will work and that my calculations are not missing anything. Due to the short mechanical length, it can only accommodate 5 mm thick filters. 72 and filter mount diameter on the red filter (haven't checked the rest) is 47. It offers seven positions for 36 mm round filters. version, and with many options available. QHY filter wheel not moving reproducibly - is the data salvageable? - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Hi, Ive been bitten by the QHY filterwheel (CFW3-M-US) not moving the filters to the same spot which messes up flat correction. FocusLynx FT QuickSync Installation. This was my first time trying this filter wheel (QHY CFW3) with LRGB (had zero issues with SHO filters) This issue shows ONLY on the L filter; The image below shows a boosted stretch just to make the donuts more visibile; The 2 donuts with with red circle are the 2 "additional ones" that are NOT present in the light frame If you connect a 4-pin cable from QHY camera to CFW3, then the CFW3 gets full power from QHY camera. A. Im thinking about replacing the copper tape. With the introduction of their innovative new 3rd generation models, QHYCCD has revolutionized what one can expect from a filter wheel moving forward. Thickness = 15. It offers seven positions for 1. With the introduction of their innovative new 3rd generation models, QHYCCD has revolutionized what one can expect from a filter wheel moving forward. Combining an ultra-thin stepper motor drive with the capacity for fully automatic filter switching, QHY's innovative new third generation QHY color filter wheels provide state-of-the-art performance. Clear skies! Edited by AstroUnity, 27 October 2022 - 12:07 AM. 25” mounted or 31mm unmounted round filters Ultra-thin hybrid stepper motor for higher precision and smaller step angles with zero backlash Easily switches from USB to QHYCFW serial port mode Attractive low-profile design in a CNC-machined aluminum bodyAbout the QHY CFW3 Large Color Filter Wheel. Date(s): 07/07/2020 & 07/11/2020 Target Catalogue: IC 1340 /NGC 6979 / NGC C6960 Target Name: Cygnus Loop ~ Veil Nebula / Pickering's Triangle / Witch's Broom Bortle Class: 7 Mount: ES G-11 PMC-8 Telescope: ES 127 FCD-100 FF/FR: ES 3" 0. 21. This specific version has a thickness of 20. If you have the QHY filter wheel in the QHY CFW3-S Ultrashort version, our 1. 25-inch to 50 millimeters square. 30) - The Imaging Catalyst My images (6 AAPODs, 1 Published) Top. 97 mm diagonal (11. hyiger. It supports 2*10Gbps high-speed optical communication between the camera and the computer. There is more than one solution to the problem. QHY CFW3-M-US issue - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hey, after just sorting out my tilit issue, its onto the next issues The issue at hand is that the filter wheel does not center the filters and it also never really positions them in the same position twice. 5mm on their website but Im not able to find a spec on thickness on. The QHYCCD 3rd-Generation Color Filter Wheel. The 294 Pro has 11. 08. 25-inch to 50 millimeters square. 10. Thats right - the mono version of the IMX533 is in a camera out in the wild. For QHYCFW2 and QHYCFW3, the filter posiiton is marked on the disk. QHY268M 12. In 4 pin mode, there is a 31s delay between pressing ‘camera shot’ and the exposure beginning. 25-inch to a 50 x 50mm. 08/mo*. Filter Masks for Pegasus wheels vary depending on the filter thickness. 21. 5 / High Res Stepper / V2 Mini Controller, Baader SteelTrack NT / SteelDrive II,. QHYCFW3M-SR/US USD349. I also now know to change the firmware of the filterwheel. The QHY filterwheel would have been a nice option to store the filters and automate darks but the QHY CFW3 medium SR is 20. Under the camera selection tab select qhy ascom, and open the options tab and setup the camera as you want it. I recently did a (probably not so scientific) test to see how bad vignetting would be with 36mm filters on the new QHY268M, APS-C sensor. I like the dovetail design on QHY camera that mounts to QHY CFW3-M/L filter wheel and makes it easy for framing. In stock. However, it contained enough information to deploy my own firmware for the wheel, in which I have added the offset needed to properly center the filters. 6, FRA600 f/5. My only camera ordered is new shorter BF version of QHY268C. My equipment is: QHY294 mono QHYCFW3 filter wheel The rest is still on. Astronmik OIII 6nm 1. I recently purchased a QHY filter wheel and 50mm Chroma filters and installed the filters using the QHY screw and washer. If you have the QHY filter wheel in the QHY CFW3-S Ultrashort version, our 1. Peter. With the advantage of low readout noise and high-speed readout, CMOS technology has revolutionized astronomical imaging. Be sure to set the settings in POTH to be the correct mount, location, comm port. I have a QHYCCD CFW3 paired to a QHYCCD 268M camera. - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Joel, I have both the ZWO 7position 36mm and QHY CFW3 7 position 36mm filter wheels. 1 x QHY OAG Off-Axis Guider - Medium. Compatible with all cooled CMOS cameras, QHY Filter Wheels CFW3-S Standard, CFW3-S thin, CFW3-L and QHY Off-Axis Guider Medium (OAG-M) Kit includes: 1x 5mm M54 to M48 Adapter; 1x 3mm M54 to M42 Adapter; 1x QHY 2,5mm 2" Filter Fixer #1932780; 1x 4mm M54 Screwed Adapter (original name QHY #020070) 1x Cam Top Adapter (QHY #020063)Make sure your mount is aimed true North. (Size: 2. This model has two-stage thermal electric cooling of the sensor to about minus 40 degrees C below ambient for maximum reduction of dark current noise in long exposures. 5. To configure FW is by pressing the recessed switch at left side of blue motor cover of FW until the LED turns green. The camera has a removable 5 mm metal face plate that is called a "tilt plate" by QHY, but is not actually very useful for adjusting tilt. My skies are class 7 so It's pretty bad. 5mm adapter in between ONAG camera port and QHY CFW3-L . 00. Due to the short mechanical length, it can only accommodate 5 mm thick filters. 5mm thickness thread on telescope side M54/0. By the time I get frustrated and complaining, I always solve my problem an hour later. If you have the QHY filter wheel in the QHY CFW3-S Ultrashort version, our 1. 8mm. . The filter wheel body has six M3 screw holes on the telescope side that will accept the QHY OAG (off-axis guider), as well as four 3 mm holes on. 08. QHY Polemaster Electronic PolarScope. But I do like the fact that the filter wheel can be used with non-QHY cameras through USB. 76um square pixels and 16-bit ADC. 7x FR and QHY600M camera. Regarding the evolution of the motor drive, our 2nd generation filter wheels used a gear drive while this 3rd generation filter wheel uses a friction drive that with zero backlashes. 7x FR/FF Baader UFC Filter: 2" L-enHance Focuser: Moonlite CFL & V2 HR Stepper Motor. Due to the short mechanical length, it can only accommodate 5 mm thick filters. QHY Astronomy Cameras. The QHY600PH-C is the only color option (also available in a short back focus configuration) but there are several monochrome options:The threads are standardized and fit into all filter wheels from QHY or other manufacturers. Learn more about the QHYCFW3 Filter. 00. QHY-QHYCFW3L . 25" filter housing - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): So I took delivery of my first Chroma filter today and it doesnt fit in my filter wheel. 7x FR/FF Baader UFC Filter: 2" L-enHance Focuser: Moonlite CFL & V2 HR Stepper Motor. If you have the QHY filter wheel in the QHY CFW3-S Ultrashort version, our 1. 5mm deep and that will never work with an OAG. 5 mm) --> 10mm spacer ---> OAG. 23 LESS than Vixen's 63. Model: Filter Supported: CFW3XL: Slot 1: 9 position 2inch mounted/ 50mm unmounted Slot 2: 7 position 50mm*50mm square : CFW3L:The QHY large CFW3 can hold up to 7 50mm round filters. Due to the short mechanical length, it can only accommodate 5 mm thick filters. 8 mm unmounted filters making it ideal for large sensor cameras. QHYCFW2. I'm looking for a dedicated astrocam/cfw to match with it. Including UV/IR cut (L-filter) with 98% transmission over the entire visible spectrum. For fun also check all the tabs in setup of the driver and make sure it is how you want it to be, and make sure the RA and DEC guide fraction is set to 40. I can tell you. I adjusted the command and status logic of. If you have the QHY filter wheel in the QHY CFW3-S Ultrashort version, our 1. I think you should pick the 32. $349. The threads are standardized and fit into all filter wheels from QHY or other manufacturers. The crystal head 4pin control line is used to connect the QHY camera, directly inserting the crystal head into the interface of the filter wheel, and the other end is connected to the interface. 25" filter mounts with a height of 6 mm are unfortunately too thick. Baader CMOS LRGB Bandpass Filter Set, suitable from f/15 to f/1. 25" - new cost $200 - selling for $160. That way I can fit the QHY600 to either my AP155 or my CDK12. ItIt consists of a QHY600, QHY CFW3 Filter Wheel, Gerd CTU Tilt corrector, Moonlite threaded extensions and Baader machined spacer rings. Cameras : QHY174M-GPS + FW, QHY163C. I was afraid it would bend or snag, so I never actually used it. 5x50mm round filters FW is medium version of CFW3. If you have the QHY filter wheel in the QHY CFW3-S Ultrashort version, our 1. The threads are standardized and fit into all filter wheels from QHY or other manufacturers. If you have the QHY filter wheel in the QHY CFW3-S Ultrashort version, our 1. With the introduction of their innovative new 3rd generation models, QHYCCD has revolutionized what one can expect from a filter wheel moving forward. Once QHY finally released a usable 64bit driver, my QHY CFW3 has been very stout and completely reliable. Please note, this design is for unmounted filters with thickness of 3mm. First use QHY firmware to reprogram your CFW3 FW because it's easier and if it works, you can then try the thread I linked above. If you have the QHY filter wheel in the QHY CFW3-S Ultrashort version, our 1. The QHY 600 mono camera works well with the QHY CFW3 medium filter wheel, which attaches to the camera and plugs into it. 25" -- new cost $200 - selling for $160. Thanks ThemisThis yields a dynamic range of approximately 14 Stops. 25" filters. Look at QHY adapter diagrams. It is well suited to planetary and deep-space imaging particularly when mated with the CFW3 filter wheel. I am attempting to connect the filter wheel via the 4-pin direct connection to the camera. Version 3. 30. This filter drawer is carefully designed in terms of thickness. 25-inch to 50 millimeters square. The threads are standardized and fit into all filter wheels from QHY or other manufacturers. The QHY CCD 600M sensor size is 36mm x 24mm - with a diagonal of 43. Big bummer if QHYCFW3 doesn't work in KSTARS. But Precise Parts offers to build custom adapters between Scope/FF/Reducer to OAG-M using 3 or 6 bolts connection to CFW3-M/L FW via OAG-M. The second solution is a bit less elegant but just as effective. The back focus for Medium Standard (SR) size CFW3 filter wheel is 20. In stock. Due to the short mechanical length, it can only accommodate 5 mm thick filters. 5mm adapter in between ONAG and QHY CFW3-L because it's a bit cleaner. Because I bought the QHY FW and the QHY OAG, there were no adapters necessary other than an M54 to AP 2. RPI3 Linux MacOS QHYCCD SDK TheSkyX Plug-in Installation. My 110GTX will be shipping soon. It looks like ZWO may be using M68 on the OAG and hopefully the OAG/scope side of.