How Good Is ZWO's AM5 Harmonic Drive Mount?

UPDATE: ZWO has released a fix for the ASCOM issue on this mount. Check out Stars & Stuff's amazing work:   / _stars.and.stuff_   Support my channel:   / astrowithroro   I spent two days with a ZWO AM5, these are my initial impressions including some limited time under the stars with guiding, periodic error and backlash performance. A huge thank you to Stars & Stuff for loaning me this mount, comment below if you'd like to see more of it or comparisons with the AM5 and other gear. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:05 Build and aesthetics 2:41 Setting up the AM5 4:21 Brake & back driving 5:28 Hand controller 6:24 Mobile app & control 7:13 ASIAIR control 7:23 Windows / desktop control 9:00 Tracking & periodic error 10:32 Backlash 10:57 Guiding performance 12:33 Imaging results 13:47 Conclusions 14:53 This mount is not for you if... 15:32 Thank you Patreon:   / astrowithroro   Facebook:   / astrowithroro   Instagram:   / astrowithroro