{"product_id":"warpastron-warpdrive-wd-15e-harmonic-mount","title":"WARPASTRON WARPDRIVE WD-15E HARMONIC MOUNT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWarpAstron WarpDrive WD-15E\u003c\/strong\u003e is a portable\u003cstrong\u003e strain wave gear\u003c\/strong\u003e mount capable of handling \u003cstrong\u003e8kg \u003c\/strong\u003epayloads without counterweights and \u003cstrong\u003e13kg \u003c\/strong\u003ewith counterweights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the new EC-series, the WD-15E features a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh resolution absolute encoder \u003c\/strong\u003eon the RA axis, taming periodic error and improving guided performance. By combining fast input-side correction with true output-axis feedback, WD-15E reduces total periodic error while preserving the high response and efficiency inherent to servo direct drive. Each unit is individually calibrated using WarpAstron’s proprietary process to ensure consistent, verifiable low PE performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/WD_drive_1200.jpg?v=1787110354\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilizing WarpAstron's \u003cstrong\u003eServo Direct Drive\u003c\/strong\u003e technology, the WD-15E has \u003cstrong\u003efar less backlash\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003egreater tracking accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e than typical strain wave mounts. This design features a single stage strain wave reducer directly coupled to the servo motor with \u003cstrong\u003eno need for synchronous belts\u003c\/strong\u003e as found on most strain wave mounts on the market. This eliminates transmission errors caused by such systems or imperfect assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/WD_encoder_1200.jpg?v=1787110371\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its beltless transmission, the WD-15E can work at \u003cstrong\u003etemperatures as low as -25° C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Additionally, you don't need to worry about belts deteriorating or losing tension with age. The WD-15E also includes a \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt-in GPS\u003c\/strong\u003e which automatically obtains time and position info, which can then be read in popular astrophotography software such as NINA. The mount's coordinates and home position are stored in memory even after the mount is powered off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/WD_guiding_1200.jpg?v=1787110366\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarpAstron EC-series mounts are powered by \u003cstrong\u003eOnStepX\u003c\/strong\u003e and can be controlled via \u003cstrong\u003eASCOM\/INDI\u003c\/strong\u003e with popular software and control units such as the \u003cstrong\u003eASIAIR\u003c\/strong\u003e. The newly developed \u003cstrong\u003ecolour OLED touchscreen controller \u003c\/strong\u003egives you complete control over the mount's functions, including GPS connectivity and night vision mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/WD_controller_1000.jpg?v=1787110392\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saddle features two ports for cable management - one USB-C 12V 5A output to power accessories such as mini PCs and cameras, plus a USB-C data port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: Power supply not included. \u003c\/strong\u003eIn order to power accessories through the saddle, you will need to power the mount with a 20V USB-C power supply, such as a common 20V 100W laptop charger (sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don't want to power accessories through the saddle, a standard 12V DC power supply or field battery can be used with the included 5.5 x 2.5mm to USB-C cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WD-15E can be used with a counterweight shaft that has \u003cstrong\u003eM12 \u003c\/strong\u003ethreads such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.testar.com.au\/products\/zwo-am5-counterweight-bar\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZWO counterweight shaft for AM5\u003c\/a\u003e (sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/759330372_122305298180223081_3397617837047094800_n.jpg?v=1787110415\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: Tripod, telescope and other equipment shown above sold separately. \u003c\/strong\u003eWarpAstron mounts are compatible with the \u003cstrong\u003eZWO TC40\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePE200\u003c\/strong\u003e pier extension. The PE200 allows you to use WarpAstron mounts with the \u003cstrong\u003eGeoptik Hercules\u003c\/strong\u003e tripods and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.testar.com.au\/products\/skywatcher-tripod-for-heq5\"\u003eSkyWatcher HEQ5 tripod\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/WD-17_hercules_1000.jpg?v=1720770204\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarpdrive WD-17 mounted on Geoptik Hercules 95 tripod using ZWO's PE200 pier extension.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.061%; height: 431.2px;\" class=\"specificationTable\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; 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height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAzimuth adjustment range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.217%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e± 8\u003cspan\u003eº\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand controller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.217%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmart hand controller\/ OnStepX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Requirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.217%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12V DC @ 5A, USB-C (20V USB supply recommended for powering additional accessories through the saddle)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCounterweight Shaft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.217%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold separately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWireless connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.217%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWi-Fi \u0026amp; Bluetooth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDovetail saddle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.217%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLosmandy \u0026amp; Vixen-style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommunication port\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.217%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB-C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTripod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.217%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold separately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.217%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sku_wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sku\"\u003eWA-WD15E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/WD15E-Payload-Calculation_1200.jpg?v=1787110523\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/WD15E_schematic_1000.jpg?v=1787111071\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eItems included\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWD-15E harmonic mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced hand controller with OLED colour touch display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB Type-C to A Data Cable (for PC connection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB Type-C to C 1m Cable (for hand controller connection or 100W PD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB Type-C to C 2m Cable (Mount power cable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePD Type-C to DC 5.5*2.5mm 12V 5A 1m cable (to power accessories from the saddle or power the mount from a 12V source)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllen wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"width: 55.9146%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormalTable\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f1f1f1; padding: 5.5pt; width: 100%; height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"27\" width=\"27\" alt=\"ZWO camera software\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/009-telescope-small.png?v=1580188157\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.warpastron.com\/index.php\/manuals\/\"\u003eWD-15E manual\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 14.6298px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 5.5pt; width: 100%; height: 14.6298px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"27\" width=\"27\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/009-telescope-small.png?v=1580188157\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.warpastron.com\/index.php\/software\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWD-15E drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Testar Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48949463023841,"sku":"WA-WD15E","price":4599.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/WD15E_1_1000.jpg?v=1787110330","url":"https:\/\/www.testar.com.au\/products\/warpastron-warpdrive-wd-15e-harmonic-mount","provider":"Testar Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}