Sky-Watcher Wave 100i with carbon tripod This regional package combines the Wave 100i strain-wave mount with Sky-Watcher’s carbon-fibre Wave tripod. The head supports equatorial and alt-azimuth operation, app control through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, RA power-off braking and RA/DEC home functions.
Manufacturer model: Wave 100i with tripod · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-04
The head supports equatorial and alt-azimuth operation, app control through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, RA power-off braking and RA/DEC home functions.
Mount and support
The head’s published instrument capacity is 10 kg without a counterweight or 15 kg with the optional 5 kg counterweight. The supplied tripod weighs 2.4 kg, folds to 500 mm and extends to 747 mm. Its 20 kg load limit covers the mount plus equipment; every component limit must be respected.
Package and power
The package lists the mount, carbon tripod, illuminated bubble level, cigarette-lighter power lead, hard case and manual. A counterweight kit and mains supply are optional. Use the manufacturer manual’s electrical and slew specifications in the technical table.
Compatibility notes
The tripod's 20 kg rating includes the mount and equipment; it is not a 20 kg instrument allowance. Optional counterweight and mains power supply are not included.
Additional specifications
Optional counterweight (kg)
5
Azimuth adjustment total (°)
20
Ra brake
Power-off brake
Home position
RA and DEC home functions
Included power supply
No
Tripod bundle
Sky-Watcher Wave carbon-fibre tripod included
Tripod material
Carbon fibre
Tripod mass (kg)
2.4
Tripod retracted height (mm)
500
Tripod extended height (mm)
747
Tripod total load limit (kg)
20
Tripod load scope
Combined mount and equipment load
Package contents
Mount head; Wave carbon-fibre tripod; illuminated bubble level; cigarette-lighter power lead; hard case; manual
SW0488
Data sheet
Control
SynScan Pro app; optional SynScan hand controller
Drive
Belt-driven stepper motors with strain-wave reduction
Gear ratio
81 × 4
Guide rates
0.125×; 0.25×; 0.5×; 0.75×; 1×
Head weight (kg)
4.2
Latitude range
0–90°
Maximum slew deg (s)
7.5
Model
Wave 100i with tripod
Motor
1.8° stepper; 256 microsteps per step
Mount type
Equatorial / alt-azimuth dual mode
Payload with counterweight (kg)
15
Payload without counterweight (kg)
10
Power input
12–16 V DC, greater than 55 W
Saddle
Dual D/V hybrid saddles, including secondary saddle
Tripod leg diameters (mm)
40 / 35
Wireless
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
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Sky-Watcher Wave 100i with carbon tripod This regional package combines the Wave 100i strain-wave mount with Sky-Watcher’s carbon-fibre Wave tripod. The head supports equatorial and alt-azimuth operation, app control through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, RA power-off braking and RA/DEC home functions.
Manufacturer model: Wave 100i with tripod · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-04
