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Re: MACH1GTO Gear Mesh Question
Suresh Mohan
Ray , I'm looking forward to it Suresh
On 19-Feb-2017, at 11:51 PM, 'Ray Gralak (Groups)' groups3@... [ap-gto] <ap-gto@...> wrote:
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Re: MACH1GTO Gear Mesh Question
Ray Gralak
Hi Dr. Suresh,
Sorry, I missed this post yesterday: Since I'm an avid phd2 user , could I try your version ?Sure!! I will need to remove some debug code and make an installer. I'll try to get to that today but if I don't please give me a couple days. I'll contact you via private email. -Ray Gralak Author of APCC (Astro-Physics Command Center): http://www.astro-physics.com/index.htm?products/accessories/software/apcc/apcc Author of PEMPro: http://www.ccdware.com Author of Astro-Physics V2 ASCOM Driver: http://www.gralak.com/apdriver Author of PulseGuide: http://www.pulseguide.com Author of Sigma: http://www.gralak.com/sigma -----Original Message-----
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Re: ASCOM Driver and Bluetooth
Ray Gralak
Hi William,
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That's great! I hope you can enjoy the use of your Bluetooth adapter now. BTW, for anyone else with a Bluetooth device, I tested the IOGear Bluetooth adapter with APCC and it also worked fine. -Ray Gralak Author of APCC (Astro-Physics Command Center): http://www.astro-physics.com/index.htm?products/accessories/software/apcc/apcc Author of PEMPro: http://www.ccdware.com Author of Astro-Physics V2 ASCOM Driver: http://www.gralak.com/apdriver Author of PulseGuide: http://www.pulseguide.com Author of Sigma: http://www.gralak.com/sigma
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Re: MACH1GTO Gear Mesh Question
The Mach1 manual has been revised and posted to the Technical Support section of the website. http://www.astro-physics.com/tech_support/mounts/mach1gto/Mach1GTO_GTOCP4.pdf
The 1100GTO and 1600GTO manuals have also been updated, however they have not been converted to a PDF and uploaded yet. We expect Howard to do that early next week.
Clear Skies,
Marj Christen Astro-Physics, Inc 11250 Forest Hills Rd Machesney Park, IL 61115 Phone: 815-282-1513 Fax: 815-282-9847 www.astro-physics.com
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Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2017 9:30 PM To: ap-gto@... Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Re: MACH1GTO Gear Mesh Question
Yes, we goofed, and heads will roll ;^))
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I have been an engineer for 30+ years and I try to read the instructions carefully. Above, you say,
Well, they don't say that. But, in bold, the whole section is prefaced with the phrase - "To check for a loose gear mesh:" Then it is followed by instructions on how to adjust the lever assembly. So I just assumed the two w ere related. But now you have set me straight.
On another note, I never realized until now how well-designed and effective the MACH1GTO worm/spring mechanism was until now. When I was debating about whether to purchase the mount, this information would have helped me come to a conclusion to buy the scope much quicker. You have the information available on your web page, with phrases like "Automatic setting for worm mesh requires no adjustments over long time periods", but I never really understood what it meant until now. It is one of those features that you can't fully appreciate until you have worked with it. Anyway, even more reason now that I am glad that I purchased the mount!
Gary
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Re: ASCOM Driver and Bluetooth
wsrison
Hello Ray,
Yes, it does as you say for me also. I did not close and reopen the setup when testing the "Use ASCOM serial Object"check box was checked. Now my bluetooth adapter works when "Use ASCOM serial Object" is checked. Does not work when unchecked. Sincerely, William
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Re: MACH1GTO Gear Mesh Question
Suresh Mohan
Hi Ray , Since I'm an avid phd2 user , could I try your version ? Suresh
On 18-Feb-2017, at 9:40 PM, 'Ray Gralak (Groups)' groups3@... [ap-gto] <ap-gto@...> wrote:
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Re: RAPAS screw
Suresh Mohan
Friends I found it in the transportation box !!
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Thanks Suresh
On 18-Feb-2017, at 9:04 PM, Suresh Mohan Neelmegh <drsureshmohan@gmail.com> wrote:
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Re: MACH1GTO Gear Mesh Question
Ray Gralak
Just wish it had the most robust guiding too😜Maybe that will be the case in the near future. :-))) -Ray Gralak Author of APCC (Astro-Physics Command Center): http://www.astro-physics.com/index.htm?products/accessories/software/apcc/apcc Author of PEMPro: http://www.ccdware.com Author of Astro-Physics V2 ASCOM Driver: http://www.gralak.com/apdriver Author of PulseGuide: http://www.pulseguide.com Author of Sigma: http://www.gralak.com/sigma -----Original Message-----
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Re: MACH1GTO Gear Mesh Question
Dean S
Just wish it had the most robust guiding too😜
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Dean
On Feb 18, 2017, at 10:18 AM, 'Ray Gralak (Groups)' groups3@gralak.com [ap-gto] <ap-gto@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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RAPAS screw
Suresh Mohan
Guys you might there are three larger and smaller bolts on the back of the polar scope for making a adjustment , I just discovered that one of the larger bolt is missing , does anyone the size of that bolt ?
Suresh
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Re: MACH1GTO Gear Mesh Question
Ray Gralak
Hi Dr. Suresh,
My connection to lodestar disconnects in Phd 2 , I had it 10 times now , changedThat's not very surprising. I think MaximDL, despite its issues, probably has the most extensive and robust camera control in the industry for Windows PCs. -Ray Gralak Author of APCC (Astro-Physics Command Center): http://www.astro-physics.com/index.htm?products/accessories/software/apcc/apcc Author of PEMPro: http://www.ccdware.com Author of Astro-Physics V2 ASCOM Driver: http://www.gralak.com/apdriver Author of PulseGuide: http://www.pulseguide.com Author of Sigma: http://www.gralak.com/sigma -----Original Message-----
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Re: MACH1GTO Gear Mesh Question
Suresh Mohan
Ray , My connection to lodestar disconnects in Phd 2 , I had it 10 times now , changed port , re started pc , nothing worked . Connected pempro via maxim dl - worked. Connected via Phd 1 - worked . Shut down pc for 5 minutes and now phd2 works with lodestar Suresh
On 18-Feb-2017, at 7:18 PM, 'Ray Gralak (Groups)' groups3@... [ap-gto] <ap-gto@...> wrote:
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Re: MACH1GTO Gear Mesh Question
Ray Gralak
Hi Gary,
that I had with my Atlas mount. I have seen some unusual behavior a few times but,OK, let me know if you see anything as I think I have discovered a few bugs in the PHD2 code. Unfortunately the PHD2 developers have been difficult to work with so I have corrected the bugs in a private version. I think my version should improve autoguiding performance but I need to test under clear skies (which have been hard to come by this year in Silicon Valley!). Thanks for all of your work to support your products. In particular, I have been veryThanks for the feedback! -Ray Gralak Author of APCC (Astro-Physics Command Center): http://www.astro-physics.com/index.htm?products/accessories/software/apcc/apcc Author of PEMPro: http://www.ccdware.com Author of Astro-Physics V2 ASCOM Driver: http://www.gralak.com/apdriver Author of PulseGuide: http://www.pulseguide.com Author of Sigma: http://www.gralak.com/sigma -----Original Message-----
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Re: Need conterweight shaft advice
Woody Schlom <woody@...>
Donghun,
I have
the larger diameter CW shaft on my Mach1 and like it very much. It's
shorter in length but much thicker in diameter -- and it takes the "standard" AP
counter-weights instead of the smaller Mach1 weights.
The
standard AP weights come in many more weights and versions. I have two 10
lb. weights, one 18 lb. weight, and one 5 lb. weight. I prefer using the
single 18 lb. weight except that it's so much heavier and harder to lug around
and store. So when I setup at home in my back yard, I usually use the 18
lb. plus one 10 lb. plus one 5 lb. But when I'm in the field, I leave the
18 lb. at home and use two 10 lb. plus the 5 lb. Because my field
configuration is lighter, I have to slide the CWs further down the shaft to
balance everything.
Note
-- the standard short and thick CW shaft does NOT fit inside the Mach1 for
transport. However that's fine with me as the stripped down Mach1 is near
my carrying weight limit anyway. Add a heavy CW shaft and I might have
trouble lifting it.
Woody
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Re: EXT startup only works via Serial Port?
Rick Thurmond
Thanks Roland,
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I like the solution of setting Autoconnect=YES. The mount is now in a real observatory on a pier, so there is no need to leave it at NO like I used to. Then I can transparently run it with the keypad or TheSky. Rick
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Need conterweight shaft advice
Donghun
Hi guys I'm currently using three 9lb counterweights and they are currently haning closes to the end of the 1.125" shaft on my Mach1GTO. To reduce moemtum arm, I'm thinkg of adding another counterweight. I'm wondering if I should switch to M1053-A 1.875" shaft instead or just add another counterweight to the default 1.125" shaft. Thank you very much. Donghun
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Re: EXT startup only works via Serial Port?
Hi Rick,
I will bring my MacBook Pro from home in to work tomorrow (I’ll try to remember!) and see what I can figure out. There are no such restrictions on the GTOCP4 side, but TSX may be treating things differently. I am assuming that you have installed the FTDI Mac drivers from their website?? With that accomplished, the USB connection is really just a serial port. It should be no different from using a Keyspan USB to serial adapter.
Can you open the GTOCP4’s internal web page from your Mac?
I have verified that TSX’s Ethernet connection works on my Win7 – 64 system here at work. It initialized the mount properly. The initial connection and startup took a little while, so be patient.
Be sure you have the correct IP address for the GTOCP4, and be sure you are set to use Port 23 in TSX.
Our servo engineer is also a Mac user at home. He most assuredly designed the GTOCP4 to work on a Mac!!
Mag. 7 Skies!
Howard Hedlund Astro-Physics, Inc. Phone: 815-282-1513 Please include this e-mail with your response.
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I am able to control my Mach1GTO with CP4 by serial port, USB, or Ethernet if it has been started up/initialized by the keypad (Autoconnect=NO). I use TheSkyX on a Mac
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Re: EXT startup only works via Serial Port?
Roland Christen
Howard will answer in more detail about your particular setup, which I am assuming is a Mac computer. As such you are not using the ASCOM driver, so you are limited by what the SkyX can do via the Ethernet connection (note, there is no limitation on the AP equipment).
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If the SkyX cannot properly initialize the mount via the Ethernet connection due to some limitation of that program, then I would recommend that you simply leave the keypad connected and set it to Autoconnect = YES. This way the keypad sends startup info to the mount and allows your external planetarium program to control the operation of the mount. You can then go anywhere with the SkyX and park it with that program at the end of the night. Next time you power up, the keypad will automatically resume the mount from that last parked position and you are good to go again with your Ethernet connection. Rolando
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From: Rick Thurmond - yahoo yahoogroups@... [ap-gto] To: ap-gto Sent: Fri, Feb 17, 2017 10:00 am Subject: [ap-gto] EXT startup only works via Serial Port? I am able to control my Mach1GTO with CP4 by serial port, USB, or Ethernet if it has been started up/initialized by the keypad (Autoconnect=NO). I use TheSkyX on a Mac But if I try to do the startup by USB or Ethernet it doesn’t work. It will not connect unless I override the EXT and startup with the keypad. TheSkyX can start up the mount via serial port. Is that the way it is supposed to behave? I’d really rather run the mount entirely through Ethernet. Rick ------------------------------------ Posted by: Rick Thurmond - yahoo <yahoogroups@...> ------------------------------------ To UNSUBSCRIBE, or for general information on the ap-gto list see http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ap-gto ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ap-gto/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ap-gto/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: ap-gto-digest@... ap-gto-fullfeatured@... <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: ap-gto-unsubscribe@... <*> Your use of Yahoo Groups is subject to: https://info.yahoo.com/legal/us/yahoo/utos/terms/
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EXT startup only works via Serial Port?
Rick Thurmond
I am able to control my Mach1GTO with CP4 by serial port, USB, or Ethernet if it has been started up/initialized by the keypad (Autoconnect=NO). I use TheSkyX on a Mac
But if I try to do the startup by USB or Ethernet it doesn’t work. It will not connect unless I override the EXT and startup with the keypad. TheSkyX can start up the mount via serial port. Is that the way it is supposed to behave? I’d really rather run the mount entirely through Ethernet. Rick
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Re: MACH1GTO Gear Mesh Question
gary imm
Ray,
I appreciate your inquiry into my experience using MACH1GTO with PHD2. I have only had the mount for 2 months so I only have about 30 hours of experience with that combination. Generally I have seen good, consistent performance. I usually am able to achieve anywhere from 0.5 to 0.7 RMS arc-secs, which is better than the 0.7-1.0 that I had with my Atlas mount. I have seen some unusual behavior a few times but, like I said further up this chain, I can't rule out that I might have had a bad calibration. I am a bit of a stickler on trying to fully understand unusual behavior before waving a red flag, and in fairness I cannot say that I have confirmed any unusual behavior with PHD2 to date. Thanks for all of your work to support your products. In particular, I have been very impressed with APCC's Meridian Tracking Limits ability. I very rarely have to do a meridian flip in the middle of my imaging sessions any more, which has saved me a lot of time. Clear skies, Gary
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