Proxisky, the manufacturer of strain wave gear equatorial mounts, is excited to announce the upcoming release of the UMi 20S. Building on its reputation for cutting-edge technology and reliability, Proxisky’s latest addition to its mount lineup offers astrophotographers an impressive combination of precision, portability, and support.
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Proxisky UMi 20S and UMi 17S Strain Wave Gear Equatorial Mounts: Limited Availability and Special Offer
With only a few spots left for the first batch of the UMi 20S, customers are encouraged to secure their orders quickly. Proxisky is also offering a free ST4 hand controller with each purchase. The UMi 17S models are already being shipped, with the UMi 20S set to follow shortly.
Key features of the UMi 20S:
- Servo Motors for Superior Accuracy: Equipped with high-performance servo motors on both Right Ascension (RA) and Declination (Dec), the UMi 20S delivers faster corrections and more accurate guiding pulses compared to traditional stepper motors, making astrophotography easier and more precise.
- Physical Home Sensors and Supervised RA: The 20S features advanced physical home sensors, ensuring always accurate home positioning independent of synced coordinates, and supervised RA limits to prevent tripod collisions.
- Self-Locking Wedge Design: This innovative design eliminates the need to tighten and lock altitude adjustments after polar alignment, providing a stable setup without affecting alignment accuracy.
- Exceptional Portability: Despite its robust weight capacity, the UMi 20S is compact and lightweight, supporting up to 22 kg (48.5 lbs) without the need for a counterweight—making it lighter than comparable mounts like the AM5.
- Continuous Firmware Updates and Dedicated Support: Proxisky remains committed to customer satisfaction, offering regular firmware updates and around-the-clock after-sales support. Customers also have access to a thriving community of over 300 mount owners on Discord for additional advice and assistance.
Self-locking Wedge Design
The UMi 20S is priced at $2,799 USD, offering exceptional value for its performance and capabilities. Astrophotographers looking for a reliable and portable mount that doesn’t compromise on power are encouraged to act quickly before the initial stock is sold out.
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