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JTW Trident ceramic friction drive mount

Name: JTW Trident ceramic friction drive mount
Brand: JTW ASTRONOMY
SKU: JTW-TRIDENT
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JTW Trident ceramic friction drive mount

75 kg photographic payload*
30 kg mount head weight
- Weight reduction option reduces this by ~30% for portable use
Direct friction drive
Slow and repeatable 16 minute periodic error easily handled by optical PEC system
Ceramic-metal hybrid drive
USB/WiFi/Ethernet connectivity
Official supporter of Open Source OnStepX control system
JTW Manticore controller
Configurable 4-level remote safety system
Magnetic failsafe brake
Preloaded precision roller bearings
Sealed for life, maintenance free design
0.12" Resolution
10° per second maximum slewing speed by default. Unlockable to 20° per second
On-the-fly changes to microstepping for fast slewing or fine tracking
Missed step detection - advanced electronics use the motors own coils as a pseudo-encoder
StealthChop™ silent running, no more stepper motor chirping
0° to 90° Latitude range
±5.0 Degrees of Azimuth adjustment for polar alignment
Aerospace aluminium and stainless steel construction
Sustainable metallic, textured powder coated finish
ASCOM and INDI drivers
Mobile app turns any mobile device into a smart hand pad
Optional deluxe wireless hand pad

Counterweight shaft
- Optional, reduces the price of the mount if you have another solution.
- Diameter - To suit the weights you already have or are more readily available.
- Length - Save on swing radius or make more efficient use of your counterweights.

Controller mounting point

External mounting, more economical, easier to maintain, less elegant.
Internal mounting, more elegant but less convenient if modification or repairs are needed later.
Optional, if you already have your own OnStep controller or plan to make one.

Payload mounting system

Add your own saddle.
Single Losmandy/Vixen saddle, adjustable offset, brass clamps to avoid marring your dovetail.
Dual or triple saddles on a JTW mounting arm (as seen in video below)

Deluxe SHC2+ Hand Controller

The OnStep SHC2+ is a modified version of the Smart Hand Controller. This is a fully functional controller and can do any task that a computer can do, even installation and utility functions. This is an old school hand pad with modern functionality.