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. 5mm thick up to 7mm thick to help set the proper back focus spacing. Expertly crafted with a beautiful finish, the small design of this. QHY is introducing a revolutionary new 3rd generation filter wheel featuring an ultra-thin stepper motor drive and fully automatic filter switching capability. The threads are standardized and fit into all filter wheels from QHY or other manufacturers. 25" filter mounts with a height of 6 mm are unfortunately too thick. 00. It exhibits a bit of field curvature which is to be expected at F=355mm. The threads are standardized and fit into all filter wheels from QHY or other manufacturers. N. I. QHY600M: 17. Learn more about. I had to uninstall V0. Currently I use a QHY CFW3-L with both my G3-16200 and QHY163M depending on the target. 7 OTA I needed the 50mm x 50mm square filters. 25" filter mounts with a height of 6 mm are unfortunately too thick. Add to Basket. 25" filter mounts with a height of 6 mm are unfortunately too thick. 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. The camera is now in Santa Barbara repair facility awaiting for USB board from China. Supports USB Port and Powered by USB when connected with computer. QHY CFW3 Small Color Filter Wheel - Standard Thickness Version Standard thickness QHY Small Color Filter Wheel with a carousel for seven (7) positions for wither 31 mm or 1. We have latest drivers. Baader Special Eyepieces for all Zeiss FL Diascope-Spotting Scopes. Page 1 of 2 - Chroma 1. 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. The telescope is a Planewave CDK14 with no additional reducers/flatteners at native focus. I cannot easily find out how to hook them up in an imaging train. 5mm but it's irrelevant. astrophoto_canada Posts: 13 Joined: Mon Nov 19, 2018 4:19 am. 5 mm thick and offers nine positions for either 2" or 50 mm round filters. QHY CFW3 Medium 7 Position Filter Wheel (Thin) - 36mm. Since this is the standard version of the. Includes the retail boxes, and all the bits and pieces QHY includes. 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. 7 position 2inch mounted/50mm unmounted. - For example, Chroma/Astrodon unmounted 31mm filters. 9. The threads are standardized and fit into all filter wheels from QHY or other manufacturers. 25" filters. I used to use this on a PC and all worked fine. will display if the CFW3 working in the USB control mode or the 4pin control mode. 25" filter mounts with a height of 6 mm are unfortunately too thick. The threads are standardized and fit into all filter wheels from QHY or other manufacturers. This is better than shipping the camera back to China. The QHY294M uses the popular SONY IMX492 BSI CMOS sensor, achieving the pixel number output necessary for 4K at 120 frame/s. Filter Wheel Product Type:. 7. 7x FR/FF Baader UFC Filter: 2" L-enHance Focuser: Moonlite CFL & V2 HR Stepper Motor. 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. Lift Off. This specific version has a thickness of 20. For a large filter wheel, the EFW3 has a slim lightweight design, weighing 1. I fell ill and s few months later I was well enough to start imaging again so I decided to. I am attempting to connect the filter wheel via the 4-pin direct connection to the camera. The 36mm Astronomik filters are "mounted" with a metal ring around them, but not threaded. I even removed all instances of QHYCCD. 25" filter mounts with a height of 6 mm are unfortunately too thick. So you also meed to put 12V to the 4 pin socket in addition to the USB cable (even via a powered hub it is borderline as can need up to 900 mA to rotate). Mount suggestion as an upgrade to SA GTI - posted in Mounts: Hi, Im using a SW SA GTI for the last year but I feel like my setup is asking too much precision so Im limited to 30s or 1 minute subs. 7x FR and QHY600M camera. Adding an M42 thread or M54 adapter ring adds only 3mm for a total thickness of 13mm. This filter drawer is carefully designed in terms of thickness. It supports 2*10Gbps high-speed optical communication between the camera and the computer. The QHY533M/C uses the similar series of sensors as the flagship models QHY600 and QHY268, featuring low noise. For years I have accomplished astrophotography this way. 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. Unread post Sat. 5mm. Due to the short mechanical length, it can only accommodate 5 mm thick filters. 00. (Size: 459. I’ve been using a QHY600 with a CFW3 on an FSQ106 EDX@F5 almost every night, all night, for the last month with no. 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. BuckeyeStargazer's items are made of PETG plastic and can handle temperatures of up to 80°C (175°F). The three model are QHYOAG-S,QHYOAG-M,QHYOAG-L. 5mm. 17 Nov 2023. Incorporating an ultra-thin stepper motor drive, this 20 mm thick filter wheel is capable of fully automatic filter switching. 5mm. It covers the features, specifications, software and hardware interfaces of the filter wheels, as well as some common questions and answers. I have tried many configurations and this is best I can do. It consists of a QHY600, QHY CFW3 Filter Wheel, Gerd CTU Tilt corrector, Moonlite threaded extensions and Baader machined spacer rings. This specific version has a thickness of 20. 2 inch mounted filter: filter holder frame maximum 4. If you have the QHY filter wheel in the QHY CFW3-S Ultrashort version, our 1. Here are the combo we recommend for the QHYCCD Astronomy Camera QHY533. . 76um. Choose an option 1,25" 2" Ø 31 Ø 36 Ø 50 50x50mm. The flats issues have plagued me for a while. 5 mm and accepts up to seven 1. Sensor Model: IMX455ALK-K; More Information . dll that I could find in System and individual imaging software (NINA, EZCap, Sharpcap). The threads are standardized and fit into all filter wheels from QHY or other manufacturers. Which back focus for QHY 020002 adapter when attaching to CFW3-M/L filter wheel is correct: 4mm or 6mm? I made a measurement myself with precision caliper and it appears the effective back focus of QHY 020002 adapter is 4mm when connected to CFW3-M/L filter wheel otherwise it may be 6mm when connected to different brands filter wheel. Because this is the ultra thin model, maximum thickness for mounted filters, excluding filter thread height, is 5. QHY OAG-M also bolts directly to QHY CFW3-M/L filter wheel. 5 mm and accepts up to either five 2" or 50 mm filters. 25" filters. From the "Profile Editor - KStars" it shows support for. If you have the QHY filter wheel in the QHY CFW3-S Ultrashort version, our 1. UFCT 1. 5mm. Nina not connecting to Camera and Filter Wheel - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello I am just getting set up with my first rig. Relaoded all software including the latest allinone Beta 22. Due to the short mechanical length, it can only accommodate 5 mm thick filters. I even removed all instances of QHYCCD. I am using the CFW3-L filter wheel with this camera (pro version), non short BF. 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. See mechanical drawings for. The QHY600M and QHY CFW3-L filter wheel. Included:-QHY268m mono camera-Retail box-QHY CFW3 Filter Wheel for 36mm-Retail box-Octopi Precision Tilt and Spacing Device-Buckeye stargazer filter retention masks-Buckeye stargazer bubble level for camera angle orientation MSRP for everything is $3625. The USB connection actually uses a serial COM port. Maximum filter thickness for mounted filters, excluding filter thread height, is 5. 4. I generally run AF routines about every 1/2 hr or some defined HFR value increase that equates to about a 1/2hr anyway. Are you using a QHY OAG with the QHY600 and CFW3? If you are using an. 8x reducer/flattener QHY 533m QHY CFW3-us filter wheel Im not currently guiding even if I. 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. Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most!:tease: Scope: Explorer Scientific 127CF, Askar FR600, Planewave CDK 14"" Guide Scope & Camera: ASI 174, ZWO OAG-L Camera: QHY 268 Mono, QHY 600 Mono Mount: Planewave L-350, Skywatcher EQ8-Rh Pro, Losmandy G11 Accessories: Moonlite Nitecrawler WR30,. -- Sincerely, Jennifer Shelly AstroPorch, VA Mounts: ES PMC-8 G-11, ES PMC-8 EXOS-2, ES PMC-8 iEXOS-100 Scopes: ES ED127 FCD-100, Askar FRA400, Askar FRA600, ES Levy Comet Hunter, ES N208CF, QHY Mini Guide Scope, Solomark F60 Guide Scope Cameras: QHY600M, QHY128C, QHY168C, QHY183M Misc: MoonLite CFL 2. Make sure the camera is unplugged; install the QHY driver (s). 30) - The Imaging Catalyst My images (6 AAPODs, 1 Published) Top. Just follow the tuning process step by step and shouldn’t be an issue. sh command（sudo sh . I also just ordered an adaptor from Agena that has M54 male threads and M42 (T2) female threads. QHY CFW3 7pos filter wheel loading as 5pos - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: I am at my wits end with trying to figure out the drivers for this filter wheel. Yes, I think serial through a QHY camera is the way to go if you have it. It's simple to line up the long side of the sensor with the OAG pick-off mirror stalk, and you have 2 ways to connect it, either through the. Astronomik DeepSky LRGB 1. It also is equipped with a 2-stage TEC cooling system, which helps lower the dark current to only 0. Watch on. 14 Items. . 700 EUR in the same dealer (interestingly, the mono version has the same price), if you want the industrial grade mono sensor add nearly 900 EUR. 3, Lum filter. The threads are standardized and fit into all filter wheels from QHY or other manufacturers. 7 position 2inch mounted/50mm unmounted. 25" mm filters. The IMX455 is a 61 Megapixel, scientific CMOS sensor with 3. - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Joel, I have both the ZWO 7position 36mm and QHY CFW3 7 position 36mm filter wheels. The QHY CFW3 filter wheel was apparently damaged from being jammed with the 2" Chroma SII filter. The new CFW3 series filter wheels are available in four sizes to accommodate filters from 1. 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. 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. Searching on the QHY forum I found that when connected via USB it is unlikely to get enough power and so the motor stalls, hence the loud noises - probably not very good for the FW. It offers seven positions for 1. 4. Due to the short mechanical length, it can only accommodate 5 mm thick filters. 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. Otherwise, it. As low as $87. 00Price as Configured: $1,295. (Size: 685. It offers. 53/mo*. I just want to add some technical info for those who use the filter wheel without a QHY camera: Quite some people struggle getting the EFW running with ASCOM if they aren't using a QHY camera. 2、Enter the decompressed directory, install and execute the install. 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. The threads are standardized and fit into all filter wheels from QHY or other manufacturers. The part number of CFW3 the OP listed ended with "US" meaning Ultra Slim and according to the mechanical drawings from the link I posted, the back focus of this filter wheel is 17mm. I have uninstalled and reinstalled everything multiple times, cycled power, cycled FW modes, installed the SDK, but no matter what I do my filter wheel only shows that it has 5 filters. The mono version has an internal thread with which a special version of our CFW3 filter wheel can be adapted. I can connect using QHYCFW2 but I can't spin the filter wheel. As low as $11. 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: . The threads don't catch. Due to the short mechanical length, it can only accommodate 5 mm thick filters. If you have the QHY filter wheel in the QHY CFW3-S Ultrashort version, our 1. 5mm thickness thread on telescope side M54/0. 6 KB) Step-by-Step Instructions for Installing the QuickSync FT Motor Assembly to your FeatherTouch Focuser. I own the CFW3L (7x2"). The 294 Pro has 11. 5 mm thick filter wheel is capable of fully automatic filter switching. It looks like you have to jump to their CFW3 XL to get 7 50mm square. The 21. Due to the short mechanical length, it can only accommodate 5 mm thick filters. 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. 25-inch to 50. Davesh, If you have basic diy skills then the tuning process should be something that you can perform. 25-inch to 50 millimeters square. QHYCCD. This particular model is 21. QHY CFW3 Large Color Filter Wheel - 50 mm 7 Position . Due to the short mechanical length, it can only accommodate 5 mm thick filters. Filter Masks for Pegasus wheels vary depending on the filter thickness. I am using the latest generation of QHY filter wheels, CFW3. With the introduction of their innovative new 3rd generation models, QHYCCD has revolutionized what one can expect from a filter wheel moving forward. 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. If you have the QHY filter wheel in the QHY CFW3-S Ultrashort version, our 1. 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. I'm not positive but I think if you have two QHY cameras they can both be controlled by direct. 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. 2 washers. I would recommend QHY based on my experiences, assuming the failure of my first unit was an aberration (which seems likely). Industry's Best Gear Experts. If you have the QHY filter wheel in the QHY CFW3-S Ultrashort version, our 1. 7x FR/FF Baader UFC Filter: 2" L-enHance Focuser: Moonlite CFL & V2 HR Stepper Motor. Both the series 2 and. I have two. Internal Height = 5. The firmware is open source and compatible with Arduino. *Price shall be slightly different among countries and regions; *Shipment. 5mm thickness glass. This an adapter in between Sagitta OAG (dovetail connection) and QHY CFW3-M or CFW3-L filter wheel (bolt-on connection): Personally I absolutely hate using M54 threads because they strip too easily so I'm using bolt-on connections between Sagitta OAG and QHY CFW3-M/L FW. Special adapter that comes with QHY600M and connects between CFW3-L. It looks like ZWO may be using M68 on the OAG and hopefully the OAG/scope side of. We don’t see this issue with USB control mode. 5 mm and accepts up to either five 2" or 50 mm filters. Recently added item(s) × You have no items in your shopping cart. QHY native camera driver now optimizes image file size based on the actual image dimensions, resulting in slightly smaller image file sizes. Due to the short mechanical length, it can only accommodate 5 mm thick filters. 7x FR/FF Baader UFC Filter: 2" L-enHance Focuser: Moonlite CFL & V2 HR Stepper Motor. At first I thought that the CFW3 XL would be the way to go. 25-inch to a 50 x 50mm. Hi Jennifer, Thanks for your message. Clear skies! Edited by AstroUnity, 27 October 2022 - 12:07 AM. 5, N208CF f/3. 25" filter mounts with a height of 6 mm are unfortunately too thick. Optec HSFW 2” Intelligent Filter Selector System OP-17350 $925. 25" filter mounts with a height of 6 mm are unfortunately too thick. Support the 2pin socket with QHY9 (requires external 12VDC power supply). QHYOAG is a thin and solid design. CFW3-L: 21. QHY OAG-M and/or camera comes with M54 spacers kit of different thickness starting at 0. Add to Compare. Omegon VTEC with IMX571 costs 1. Beautiful in appearance and ingenious. 97 mm diagonal (11. 25" filter mounts with a height of 6 mm are unfortunately too thick. Both cameras and both filter wheels are. Since this is the standard version of the. The QHY CFW3 Medium is a motorized filter wheel designed for 7 unmounted filters with a diameter of 36mm. In 4 pin mode, there is a 31s delay between pressing ‘camera shot’ and the exposure beginning. 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. The QHY 268 mono camera features a high resolution and APS-C format. The small filter wheel is connected to a QHY163M, powered and controlled by the serial port direct connection to the camera. Due to the short mechanical length, it can only accommodate 5 mm thick filters. 25" filter mounts with a height of 6 mm are unfortunately too thick. Compared to the PM stepper. . 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) . 7x FR/FF Baader UFC Filter: 2" L-enHance Focuser: Moonlite CFL & V2 HR Stepper Motor. 4 that comes with their 'QHYCCD_Win_AllInOne. Turn off "Memory Integrity". If you have the QHY filter wheel in the QHY CFW3-S Ultrashort version, our 1. Due to the short mechanical length, it can only accommodate 5 mm thick filters. ZWO ASI2600MC costs 2. Model: Filter Supported: CFW3XL: Slot 1: 9 position 2inch mounted/ 50mm unmountedIt looks like the QHY600M is similar to the QHY268M. QHYCFW3 Color Filter Wheels are available in four versions: QHYCFW3XL (extra-large size), QHYCFW3L (large size), QHYCFW3M (medium size), and QHYCFW3S (small size). 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. I like the dovetail design on QHY camera that mounts to QHY CFW3-M/L filter wheel and makes it easy for framing. 7. Be sure to set the settings in POTH to be the correct mount, location, comm port. Now if I can get the QHY CFW3 to connect and remember the filter numbers and configurations. FocusLynx FT QuickSync Installation. It offers seven positions for 1. /uninstall. QHY CFW 3 M Thin version What filters? - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Hi i have a new qhy268m and the qhy cfw 3 M 5x2 thin version. Filter Wheel Product Type: Electronic Filter Wheel; Developer. 7x FR/FF Baader UFC Filter: 2" L-enHance Focuser: Moonlite CFL & V2 HR Stepper Motor. The filter wheel was a QHY CFW3 and I used a full frame camera. Step 6 Power connection 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 on the camera. Prices are quite reasonable, starting at $279, for good build quality and included accessories. 33) ===== 61. 25-inch to 50 millimeters square. Price: $ 619. This particular model measures 20 mm in thickness and accepts up to seven 31 mm or 1. 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. 76um pixels in the same family as the sensors used in the company’s flagship models QHY600 and QHY268, featuring zero amplifier glow, low noise and high sensitivity. The OAG main body is just 10mm thick. QHY is introducing a revolutionary new 3rd generation filter wheel featuring an ultra-thin stepper motor drive and fully automatic filter switching capability. NINA will open POTH, But here is the sequence I recommend: a. I'm looking for a dedicated astrocam/cfw to match with it. Completely forgot about it until I read this. 1. The bug that the windows scan camera module obtains the camera serial number and the wrong camera + serial number when scanning the second. In this workshop we show how to assemble the QHY Filter Wheel and connect it to both NINA (Nighttime Imaging 'N' Astronomy) and APT (Astro Photography Tool). i also have 36mm unmounted Astrodon filters. After the allignment, then. 2 screws + M. But, it costs $500 more and is a lot heavier. QHY 3rd Generation S Color Filter Wheel With the introduction of their innovative new 3rd generation models, QHYCCD has revolutionized what one can expect from a filter wheel moving forward. QHYCCD CFW3 by QHYCCD. Page 2 of 3 - ZWO ASI294MM vs. This adapter is designed for connecting QHY planetary cameras (mono) and QHYCFW3S (SR or US version), so that you can use a mono planetary cam. Quick View. The weight is what I am concerned about. The QHY CFW3 can be intimidating, as the default camera interface to the CFW is not familiar (ie, it doesnt just screw in), but it mechanically has some advantages, especially if youre using an. Get to know if there is the Filter wheel connected on the QHYCFW port uint32_t ret; ret =. The threads are standardized and fit into all filter wheels from QHY or other manufacturers. 6, FRA600. 5mm. 7x FR/FF Baader UFC Filter: 2" L-enHance Focuser: Moonlite CFL & V2 HR Stepper Motor. 76um pixels. 8 mm unmounted filters making it ideal for large sensor cameras. Because this is the ultra thin model, maximum thickness for mounted filters, excluding filter thread height, is 5. QHYCFW3, the new QHY Color Filter Wheel, an improved version of the 2nd. With the introduction of their innovative new 3rd generation models, QHYCCD has revolutionized what one can expect from a filter wheel moving forward. The threads are standardized and fit into all filter wheels from QHY or other manufacturers. 5 mm thick filter wheel is capable of fully automatic filter switching. According to the description, we were expecting that this modification would increase the stability of the USB link. If you have the QHY filter wheel in the QHY CFW3-S Ultrashort version, our 1. 5 / High Res Stepper / V2 Mini Controller, Baader SteelTrack NT / SteelDrive II,. 5 mm. 25" filter mounts with a height of 6 mm are unfortunately too thick. 29 mm square) CMOS image sensor with 3003. 5 mm thick filter wheel is capable of fully automatic filter switching. Completely forgot about it until I read this. sh）. Incorporating an ultra-thin stepper motor drive, this 17 mm thick filter wheel is capable of fully automatic filter switching. Based on an update notification of the USB chip, we added a new API in the firmware of all QHYCCD cameras between 2021. Pay close attention to the web site to see whether the adapters diagrams are for mono or color cameras. Hello, I have a simple question. I have identified a repeatable problem with the USB/RS232 connection that causes SGP to simply close with no warning. Because I bought the QHY FW and the QHY OAG, there were no adapters necessary other than an M54 to AP 2. With the introduction of their innovative new 3rd generation models, QHYCCD has revolutionized what one can expect from a filter wheel moving forward. Incorporating an ultra-thin stepper motor drive, this 21. Incorporating an ultra-thin stepper motor drive, this 15. The QHY CCD 600M sensor size is 36mm x 24mm - with a diagonal of 43. The housing is several mm longer than the Baaders / Orions I have purchased in the past. My price is $2900. 25-inch to 50 millimeters square. Since you are interested in mono version, the backfocus is 14mm ONLY IF you use QHY CFW3 FW. Gear: QHY268M -> CFW3US-M (direct bolted connection) -> Optolong 36mm unmounted blue filter -> 3d printed filter masks from Buckeye Stargazer -> M54 x 4mm threaded adapter -> QHY M54 to EF adapter ->. The serial port thing. If you have the QHY filter wheel in the QHY CFW3-S Ultrashort version, our 1. This product. The QHYCFW3 main body is cut from a single piece of aluminum by a precision CNC machine. 1 x QHY CFW3 Color Filter Wheel. Although there comes a cable which allows powering the filter wheel through 12V and control it via the USB, the. Some time back I posted a message regarding reflection I was getting in my images especially around the Flame Nebula area. 6mm when it should be 32. Page 1 of 2 - Problem connecting QHY 268M with CFW3 filter wheel - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: I have a new QHY 268M and a CFW3 filter wheel. 5mm deep and that will never work with an OAG. Ill eventually buy a cooled mono camera but for now I just want to understand the ins and outs of a filter wheel. It sounds like the mount is confused by receiving commands from different programs. 5mm thick up to 7mm thick to help set the proper back focus spacing. (have not yet gotten new filters) from the ZWO EFW to the QHY CFW3. for MPCC With the kit 44. Industry's Best Gear Experts. QHYCFW3 Series of Filter Wheels Reviewed. All my QHY268M/C, CFW3, and OAG came with M54 spacers, though there were a couple of threaded M42 face plates (do not. I have the QHY 268 and after a nightmare with the QHY 294 that in my opinion is associated with chip characteristics, I can say that I am quite pleased with the QHY 268 on several levels. I somewhat understand why. x64, running Windows 10 64 bit. QHY 3rd Generation M Color Filter Wheel With the introduction of their innovative new 3rd generation models, QHYCCD has revolutionized what one can expect from a filter wheel moving forward. I. If you have the QHY filter wheel in the QHY CFW3-S Ultrashort version, our 1. For example, in order to connect a QHY 600M camera to the QHY CFW3-L the camera’s center/tilt ring must be bolted to the filter wheel and part of the center/tilt ring is recessed.