{"id":32865,"date":"2025-11-07T16:38:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T15:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=32865"},"modified":"2026-07-19T20:54:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T18:54:25","slug":"ioptron-hae29-az-eq-mount-strain-wave-imate","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-hae29-az-eq-montering-strain-wave-imate\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron HAE29 AZ\/EQ Mount Strain Wave iMate"},"content":{"rendered":"

iOptron HAE29 AZ\/EQ Mount Strain Wave iMate: strain wave with onboard minicomputer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The iOptron HAE29 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 azimuthally for quick visual observation or equatorially for long-exposure astrophotography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This iMate version has a complete mini-computer built-in: the mount controls the entire photo session itself, from GoTo to exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The built-in GPS automatically sets the time and position, and pool alignment is done via the iPolar functionality of the iMate software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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iMate: complete onboard minicomputer<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Strain wave: power without counterbalance<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Strain wave gears deliver high torque without backlash, making a counterweight unnecessary in most setups. This saves kilograms of carrying and minutes of setup time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Double saddle, ready for any tube<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The dual saddle accepts Vixen and Losmandy-D rails. For heavier or unbalanced setups, add the optional counterweight bar with counterweight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The head comes with a transport case or bag and without a tripod; it fits on matching iOptron tripods and mounts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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