EQ6R - Pro / ASIAir Pro | Full Workflow (Updated)

In this tutorial I'll show you how to control every function of your SkyWatcher EQ6R-Pro with the help of the ZWO ASIAir Pro.

If you have a dedicated astro camera, filters, and auto-guider this workflow will allow you to control everything from your smartphone / tablet! No hand-controller required!

00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Connecting the Cables
05:36 - Balance RA and Dec
07:41 - ASIAir Pro Initial Setup
15:16 - SkySafari Plus
18:14 - Full Workflow
27:10 - Setup Auto-Guider
32:07 - Outro

[AstroRef]

This tutorial is like you are talking to a kid and I need that because I’m new to this being like a kid
Thank you for great help .

[aTillasSister]

Thanks for the walkthrough! A few more tips: check the auto refresh when polar aligning, and then wait after each change to see the result load. Check out the AAP's focusing functions, and the a tools option to see the FWHM of the stars to verify focus. Turn on main camera cooling right at the start so you don't have to get reminded to turn it on and then wait. In the main camera advanced settings, turn on all the filename options. And get the matching EAF and temperature probe when using the filter wheel. Power dew strips from the AAP. Mount the AAP on the scope or on the scope mount so they rotate together and reduce the opportunity for cable snags.

[Mrsess]

I watched this a few times over the last few weeks because I have a nearly identical set up. I had connection problems but I learned that the mount has to be at the home position for Sky Safari to connect. If you use the ASIAir Pro for goto and then go back to Sky Safari... Sky Safari won't work and will keep telling you to check settings. Once you put the mount back to home it can re-connect. Thanks for the vids! I watch then use what I learned then come back to watch as to find answers to the new issues or questions. It's a process but thanks to you.... we don't all have to figure it all out for ourselves.

[MayfieldCreekObservatory]

I ordered an ASI Air today and received my EQ6R a few weeks ago. I bought my first dedicated astrocam last night also. This video is just what I needed. Thanks!

[davidaylsworth]

I’m even more sold on the ASIAir Pro now. Looks like a great little device.

[cryptojihadi]

Damn did I need this video.

Was kind of overwhelmed with all the new tech and the manuals are next to worthless. This is exactly what I needed.

Subbed.

[MayfieldCreekObservatory]

I followed your instructions and got everything running. This is just awesome! I am so glad I went this route. Thanks!

[olly]

Watched this yet again, I’ll have all my gear in a couple of days and this has been invaluable, thank you Peter 👍🏻

[jordandinglasan]

Thanks for this awesome tutorial, Peter. One neat thing I just discovered with the ASIAir pro, after you shoot your image (the rosette nebula, for example), click on tools (below the guide icon), click annotate and ASIAir will tell you what DSOs are in the photo (assuming the DSO is in the database). It does it for the bright stars as well. Quite useful if you are using a non-go to mount.

[jeremy]

Thank you for the great detail in this tutorial. My ASI2600MC arrives this week and I've owned the ASIAIR PRO for a year now but I've been too overwhelmed and intimidated by the technical aspect and I've never successfully set up for autoguiding. I'm jumping back into my ASIAIR PRO with confidence after this video. This is a great start!

[robertchandler]

Thank you again Peter. Some observations though, after you successfuly polar aligned you manually moved the telescope back to the 'home position'. you can also use the 'Goto Home Position' on the mount control menu which is underneath the 'tracking' button. I understand also that tracking is turned off during the polar alignment process but switches back on after a 'goto' move. I have however found that on ocassion it does not always switch on, so always worth checking. Another thing that I have also heard is that whilst using skysafari at the same time, only click on the sync button and not sync and goto button after a plate solve.

[mjhouse]

Excellent job!
ZWO needs to put out this video and do one like it. That’s the only problem with the SI is there’s not good enough documentation. I’ve gone through five or six of these videos on the ASI AIR, but yours are the most well thought out easy to follow and understand.

Thanks for the great work!

[IcedReaver]

7:56 one reason this happens is due to a default setting on android. If a WiFi connection does not have Internet access the phone will disconnect after a period of time and reconnect to your home WiFi. When you get a notification saying "this network has no Internet" click on it and you should see an option somewhere which will allow you to stay connected to the ASI even if there's no Internet. This way you only have to connect to the ASI Air once unless you drop out of range of the ASI and back in range with your home WiFi.

[Lapacca]

Thank you Peter! You have a very pleasant voice! Along with your informative vid, makes all the difference for me! Can't wait to implement this workflow into my new EQ6 mount!

[KapilKumar-bjkp]

Thanks to this video. I purchased the ASIAIR. It is a complete game changer. PA is a walk in the park. Also does centering itself during goto. Auto run workflow is awesome and I now can do all of that from inside my house!!

[yellowlynx]

Your workflow is very helpful. I used a Skywatcher AZEQ5, which is also EQMOD. So almost all steps in your workflow applies. Thanks for the video.

[ferenc-xp]

Hi Peter ! You mentioned that the EQ6RPro has that not very precise alt- turn lever to adjust the altitude. You can take that lever off (1 screw) and use a simple rachet with a 12mm socket on it instead. That's what I do. If your ratcheting wrench is nice as sturdy (or typical 3/8 socket wrench), you can nicely, slowly turn that Alt- adjustment bolt.

[Sidecontrol]

Have just ordered the ASI air pro for my redcat and 183 mc pro, I will definitely be using this video to get it set up! Thanks.

[gregwesson]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge like this. I'm just starting out and have the EQ6-R Pro as well, and am looking forward to getting delivery of my imaging scope and ASIAir too. This step-by-step is so valuable for me because I don't learn well with written instructions. Much appreciated!

[deepskyart]

Nice review. I have the same mount. I usually before PA process, initialize the starting position by clicking Sync Mount button. So then after PA process GOTO function works perfectly and you dont need to manually turn on the tracking, the AAP will take care of that.