AstroWorld TV: ASIAIR Plus vs. ASIAIR Mini...What's the difference?
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The AstroWorld team discusses all things astrophotography ...and some things non-astrophotography. Join the fun!
00:00 Introduction
00:51 Mini Unboxing
02:17 Model Differences
04:31 Testing Boot Up Time
06:16 WiFi Testing
09:18 WiFi Conclusions
09:43 Off The Rails
09:53 Conclusions - Věda a technologie
One small but important detail. At 6:46 the antenna of your Plus is on almost at the horizontal, which in a big problem, as these antenna's most signal broadcasts at 90-degrees perpendicular to the antenna's plan. In simpler words, with the antenna at the vertical position, the signal will broadcast horizontally. In your case your Plus' signal is broadcasting vertically. I was hesitating to comment to not sound the smart guy here, but I think my input may help others too. Thanks for your video!
これは驚きましたminiの方がWifiが強いのですね
参考になりました、ありがとうございます😊
Good comparison. My understanding is the mini is really intended for light weight grab and go set ups which is what I use it for and it works great. These things are currently less than £200 in the UK And will be undoubtedly cheaper in the States so I would rate it as one of the best value for money items out there. I must say as none of my astronomy cameras are ZWO I only use this with my Canon DSLR (I use an Eagle LE with my other rigs). I sort of understand ZWO trying to lock people into buying just their products but I think they are actually loosing sales because of it. I only bought the mini because it was cheap and I only needed it to control a DSLR otherwise I would not have bought any ASIAir unit. For those who do use ZWO astronomy cameras I'm sure the mini would still be a good buy, especially if you had a lighter set up based around something like a Red Cat51 and ASI 533 camera with a SA GTi mount. I really do enjoy using the mini but it would be nice if they made some of the 12v outputs variable so you were able to control the dew heaters ( if connected ) without the need for an external controller. I dont find the absence of an on/off an isue as you can very easily install an inline switch in the 12v supply lead for a dollar or two and a few minutes work if you really want one.
Nice video, thanks for posting. I too bought the original ASI Air and returned it right after testing the wifi, which was essentially non-existent. Note at 9:25 you misspoke and said you could connect wirelessly from your studio to the ASI Air PLUS. Oopsie😀
Damn lol voice over here I come lol
Great video! I am still a bit confused why they decided to create a smaller version of this though. I have not done research myself on it, but I can't grok the use case lol. Maybe if it was small enough to load up on a hot shoe for the the DSLR folks it could make more sense. Either way I am just happy they learned about antennas and stopped pumping out faraday boxes haha.
Hi James,
From what I heard. The different motherboard was more easier to come by. With possible chip/board shortages. Some other hardware options needed to be found. However it seems that both are in good supply now! Thanks for your comment!
Dan
@@AstroWorldTV would you happen to know which motherboard they use in the mini please?
Hi, I'm thinking of using the Mini with the Asi 178 to create an Allsky station. What do you think about it? Cheers from Italy
Nice vid, but.. most important i think; Does the Mini have the same SOC? Is it just as fast with loading, stacking etc?
SOC?
Have you tried the mini's antenna on your Plus?
Not Yet! Was planning to do that when I get a clear sky! LOL
I’m a bit surprised at the weak signal that you’re getting on the Plus. My rig is on the lawn patio, about 25 ft from my back door. I can travel anywhere within my house including the basement and maintain connection. I’ve also used it upstairs in my bedroom checking progress on my phone when I wake up in the middle of the night. That’s a good 100 ft and several walls away.
Hi @G G..It even could have been the house construction as well. Are you connected to the asiair hotspot or are you in station mode?
@@AstroWorldTV Hotspot. Pretty standard construction from the 70s. Siding like yours.
@@lwizzit interesting perhaps I will try again