iOptron HAE29B AZ/EQ Mount Dual SWG iMate: the automated strain wave
The iOptron HAE29B is an AZ/EQ mount with strain wave drive (harmonic drive) on both axes. Without a counterweight, it carries 13.5 kg (29.7 lbs) with a head weight of only 3.8 kg. Use it in alt-azimuth mode for quick visual observing or equatorial mode for long-exposure astrophotography.
The B-version has the iMate mini-computer on board and operates without a separate handset: the internal control and the iMate software take over the entire session.
PEC correction refines the tracking behavior; the GPS automatically sets time and position.
iMate: complete onboard minicomputer
The built-in iMate is a 64-bit ARM computer with 32GB of storage and a micro-SD slot, pre-loaded with KStars, Ekos, and INDI drivers. You connect the camera, focuser, and filter wheel directly to the mount, and the entire photo session runs autonomously on board.
You can monitor and adjust settings via WiFi from Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android. Switched 12V outputs on the cap power your peripherals without loose cables.
Strain wave: power without counterbalance
The strain wave gears deliver a high torque without backlash, making a counterweight unnecessary in most setups. That saves kilograms of heavy lifting and minutes of setup time.
The electronic friction brake on both axes safely stops the mount in case of a power failure, and the power-down memory saves the alignment, so you can continue without re-aligning.
Double saddle, ready for any tube
The dual saddle accepts Vixen and Losmandy-D rails. For heavier or unbalanced setups, add the optional counterweight bar with counterweight.
The head comes with a transport case or bag and without a tripod; it fits on matching iOptron tripods and mounts.
Included
- HAE29B mounting head with built-in iMate
- Transport case
- Power supply and USB cable
Featured accessories
Add the 14 cm MiniPier for the HAE29 for clearance around the zenith, and the counterweight tang for heavier setups.
For whom yes and for whom no
- ✓ Astrophotographers who fully automate their sessions
- ✓ Those who want to work without a laptop next to the tripod
- Tubes over 13.5 kg: choose an HAE43 or HAE69
Specifications
| Type | AZ/EQ GoTo Mount, strain wave on both axes |
| Carrying capacity | 13.5 kg (29.7 lbs), without counterweight |
| Head of weight | 3.8 kg, including saddle |
| Friction brake | Electronic, on the RA and declination axis |
| Gear period | 360 seconds |
| Saddle | Dovetail, Vixen, and Losmandy-D |
| Connections | WiFi, USB, ST-4 autoguiding |
| Memory | Power-down position and alignment memory |
| Tripod | Not included |
| Nutrition | 12 V DC |
| On-board computer | iMate, 64-bit ARM with KStars, Ekos, and INDI |
| PEC | Supported |
| GPS | Built-in |
You can find more mounts and accessories for this merk at the iOptron merk page.
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