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Re: Mach2 model building and pointing with Sequence Generator Pro
Ray Gralak
Steve,
Can APCC receive temp & humidity readings from Pegasus power/usb box? Wondering what devices can feedAs mentioned in the APCC help file, the THUM is supported, and devices that have an ASCOM ObservingConditions driver are supported. If the Pegasus has an ObservingConditions ASCOM driver, then it is supported by APCC. -Ray Gralak Author of PEMPro Author of APCC (Astro-Physics Command Center): https://www.astro-physics.com/apcc-pro Author of Astro-Physics V2 ASCOM Driver: https://www.siriusimaging.com/apdriver -----Original Message-----
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Re: Mach2 model building and pointing with Sequence Generator Pro
Worsel
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Re: #Keypad
#Keypad
On 10/20/2020 7:17 PM, uncarollo2 <chris1011@...> via groups.io
Yes, doing that does erase the database. You will need to reload it.And it's easy. Follow the A-P instructions. --- mike
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Re: #Keypad
#Keypad
richard payne
Call Howard, I had that happenthe battery
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died, and I had to download some files from AP. Richard
On Oct 20, 2020, at 4:06 PM, mwg.jlg@... wrote:
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Re: #Keypad
#Keypad
Roland Christen
did change the Keypad battery a few months ago and was not aware that it was supposed to be powered up during the change. Yes, doing that does erase the database. You will need to reload it.
Rolando
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From: mwg.jlg@... To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Sent: Tue, Oct 20, 2020 2:23 pm Subject: [ap-gto] #Keypad Hello all.
I seem to have developed a problem with my keypad. AP 1200 GOTOCP2 rev E running Keypad v4.17 Strange because I was performing keypad GOTOs between Jupiter, Saturn and Mars and putting them all in a 5mm eyepiece field (152mm F8 APO) . I normally use TheSky for all of my pointing which works fine but I wasn't using it last night. If I use the Keypad I get weird GOTO results, e.g. GOTO M15 yields "below horizon", when in actuality it was almost at zenith at the time. Plus the Keypad displays zero or blank object info. I did change the Keypad battery a few months ago and was not aware that it was supposed to be powered up during the change. Did I clobber the database and is there a way to recover? Thanks for any help. Mike Garrett
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Re: #Keypad
#Keypad
Mike Garrett
On Tue, Oct 20, 2020 at 02:02 PM, Konstantin von Poschinger wrote:
KonstantinThanks for the tip. Mike
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Re: PHD2 Dec tracking goes runaway after Meridian Flip with Mach1
Renan
John, this is what I have:
Mach1 ASCOM V2 Telescope Driver – v5.30.10 Controller: GTO CP3
PHD2: Reverse Dec output after merdian flipo: disabled
SGP: Control Panel – Telescope - Use Auto Meridian Flip: marked Control Panel – Telescope – Set – Minutes past Meridian to Flip: I usually use 20 min Control Panel – Auto Guide – Flip Calibration Data: not clicked
I think that is all that has to do with auto flip. For me it works 100% of the times. Good luck
From: John Davis
Sent: martes, 20 de octubre de 2020 13:02 To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Subject: Re: [ap-gto] PHD2 Dec tracking goes runaway after Meridian Flip with Mach1
Well... doing a bit more searching on the board, I have found several posts here that do indicate the "Reverse Dec" box should NOT be checked - including
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Re: Mach2 model building and pointing with Sequence Generator Pro
Hi,
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if you have a Mach-2 have a look at Pegasus: with this you have also a good part for connecting lots of stuff with only connected USB3 and Power at the mount. Konstantin
Konstantin v. Poschinger
Hammerichstr. 5 22605 Hamburg 040/8805747 0171 1983476
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Re: #Keypad
#Keypad
Hi,
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you have to replace the battery. It is empty. Konstantin Konstantin v. Poschinger Hammerichstr. 5 22605 Hamburg 040/8805747 0171 1983476
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Re: Mach2 model building and pointing with Sequence Generator Pro
Steve Armen
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Re: Mach2 model building and pointing with Sequence Generator Pro
Steve Armen
Sorry this thread is getting long. I use an AG optical idk10. 1.7m focal length, .25m aperture. Using ASI1600 camera at this point in time.
-Steve
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#Keypad
#Keypad
Mike Garrett
Hello all.
I seem to have developed a problem with my keypad. AP 1200 GOTOCP2 rev E running Keypad v4.17 Strange because I was performing keypad GOTOs between Jupiter, Saturn and Mars and putting them all in a 5mm eyepiece field (152mm F8 APO) . I normally use TheSky for all of my pointing which works fine but I wasn't using it last night. If I use the Keypad I get weird GOTO results, e.g. GOTO M15 yields "below horizon", when in actuality it was almost at zenith at the time. Plus the Keypad displays zero or blank object info. I did change the Keypad battery a few months ago and was not aware that it was supposed to be powered up during the change. Did I clobber the database and is there a way to recover? Thanks for any help. Mike Garrett
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Re: Mach2 model building and pointing with Sequence Generator Pro
CurtisC <calypte@...>
On Tue, Oct 20, 2020 at 07:42 AM, Ray Gralak wrote:
If you don't have a weather input device, such as a THUM or MGBox V2Who sells Thum? I can't find it on the web. I, in fact, have a weather station that provides data (ultimately) to the NWS. It vexes me that I can't use that data for the model.
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Re: Mach2 model building and pointing with Sequence Generator Pro
Steve Armen
Ray,
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Re: PHD2 Dec tracking goes runaway after Meridian Flip with Mach1
That is quite possible... (making it harder than it needs to be)
After I hit the problem the first time - I went and unchecked the "Reverse Dec" box... and restarted guiding - but it ran away again. But that was AFTER the Meridian flip, so I suppose that's closing the door after the cow has left the barn... flip had occurred, PHD2 had reveresed Dec calibration, and unchecking that box would only help the NEXT time... I will be quite now until I can test this out next clear night (which doesn't look like this week)... Thanks again!
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Re: PHD2 Dec tracking goes runaway after Meridian Flip with Mach1
Roland Christen
The ASCOM driver doesn't have a setting for reversing the Dec on pier flip. I don't think that is part of the ASCOM platform.
Rolando
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From: John Davis <johncdavis200@...> To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Sent: Tue, Oct 20, 2020 11:02 am Subject: Re: [ap-gto] PHD2 Dec tracking goes runaway after Meridian Flip with Mach1 Well... doing a bit more searching on the board, I have found several posts here that do indicate the "Reverse Dec" box should NOT be checked - including
https://github.com/OpenPHDGuiding/phd2/wiki/Reverse-Dec-output-after-meridian-flip info on the PHD2 site. So now you have convinced me - so - can somebody tell me what the configuration settings SHOULD be for the AP ASCOM V2 driver and PHD2 in order for this to work? I can experiment - but I'd sure rather image than experiment :-) My versions: ASCOM 6.4.0.2618 AP ASCOM V2 5.30.10 PHD2 2.6.9 SGP 3.1.0.558 thanks for your patience! John
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Re: PHD2 Dec tracking goes runaway after Meridian Flip with Mach1
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can somebody tell me what the configuration settings SHOULD be for the AP ASCOM V2 driver and PHD2 in order for this to work? Disable "reverse Dec output after meridian flip" in PHD. that's what it *should* be You might be making this more difficult than it is ;)
On Tue, Oct 20, 2020 at 9:02 AM John Davis <johncdavis200@...> wrote: Well... doing a bit more searching on the board, I have found several posts here that do indicate the "Reverse Dec" box should NOT be checked - including --
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Re: PHD2 Dec tracking goes runaway after Meridian Flip with Mach1
John Davis
Well... doing a bit more searching on the board, I have found several posts here that do indicate the "Reverse Dec" box should NOT be checked - including
https://github.com/OpenPHDGuiding/phd2/wiki/Reverse-Dec-output-after-meridian-flip info on the PHD2 site. So now you have convinced me - so - can somebody tell me what the configuration settings SHOULD be for the AP ASCOM V2 driver and PHD2 in order for this to work? I can experiment - but I'd sure rather image than experiment :-) My versions: ASCOM 6.4.0.2618 AP ASCOM V2 5.30.10 PHD2 2.6.9 SGP 3.1.0.558 thanks for your patience! John
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Re: PHD2 Dec tracking goes runaway after Meridian Flip with Mach1
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"I've always had the 'Reverse Dec output after meridian flip' enabled. I think that is all there is to it. I don't think your friend is necessarily wrong - the first thing you need to do is uncheck it and see if that in fact does work. There may be a number of other variables at play in a difference between yours and his - configuration settings in ASCOM, in PHD, version of PHD (1 or 2?), your firmware version, etc.
On Tue, Oct 20, 2020 at 8:25 AM John Davis <johncdavis200@...> wrote: Guys - I'm very confused... --
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Re: PHD2 Dec tracking goes runaway after Meridian Flip with Mach1
John Davis
Guys - I'm very confused...
I have a good friend who has been a LONG time Mach1 owner - is incredibly knowldgable on all things (has written his OWN imaging software equivalent to SGP or NINA) - and according to him: "I've always had the 'Reverse Dec output after meridian flip' enabled. I think that is all there is to it. You need the mount to report the pier side properly so PHD2 will know it needs to reverse DEC. I neer had a problem with the Mach1 doing this. I did use the meridian delay feature you are talking about some as well. If you uncheck the reverse dec box it will certainly not work. " His advice to me on MANY, MANY issues has NEVER been wrong, so I am really struggling with you all saying he is wrong... Seems like this should be a clear un-ambiguous answer... I guess from you guy's perspective it is :-) I will experiment the next time out - try that testing software.
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