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Re: Sky Safari - iphone - GTO
Your email was a complete surprise. We had no idea that the new version was released yesterday. Our tech staff has been working with Simulation Curriculum and will post an update of the changes that were implemented later today.
Wobbleworks has also released some updates for Luminos for improved functionality with our mounts.
Clear Skies, Marj Christen Astro-Physics 11250 Forest Hills Road Machesney Park, IL 61115 Phone: 815-282-1513 www.astro-physics.com
From: main@ap-gto.groups.io <main@ap-gto.groups.io>
On Behalf Of wxman4@...
Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2021 9:42 PM To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Sky Safari - iphone - GTO
I just wanted to circle around on this topic. SkySafari 6 Pro released an App update today (1/14) noting “Fixes For Astro-Physics Mount Control”. I won’t be home to test my mount for a few days, but I wonder if this is the update we were hoping for our Mach 2?
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Re: [ap-ug] Mach2 shipments with low temp encoders
Roland Christen
Yes, you are on my list to complete by the end of next week.
Rolando
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From: crandrist@... To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Sent: Fri, Jan 15, 2021 9:49 am Subject: Re: [ap-gto] [ap-ug] Mach2 shipments with low temp encoders Hello Karen,
I am expecting delivery this month on a standard encoder model and haven't received an email regarding a delay, so hopefully I'm safe.🤞 All the best, Chad Andrist -- Roland Christen Astro-Physics
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Re: APCC Pro v 1.8.8.15
Marcelo Figueroa
Yes, the same here. Now it shows the current version as the last one available.
Thanks Ray for the quick fix :-)
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Re: APCC Pro v 1.8.8.15
Worsel
Ray
1.8.8.15 shows present version and latest version as expected. Bryan
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APCC Pro v 1.8.8.15
Ray Gralak
For those of you with APCC Pro and "Check for updates" is not working, please try this version (I'll post an APCC Standard version later if this works):
http://www.apastrosoftware.com/apcc_download/APCC_Pro_Setup_1.8.8.15.exe If you still get a "blank" update version, please post your APCC log file here, or email it to me directly (groups3 at gralak dot com). -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
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Re: [ap-ug] Mach2 shipments with low temp encoders
crandrist@...
Hello Karen,
I am expecting delivery this month on a standard encoder model and haven't received an email regarding a delay, so hopefully I'm safe.🤞 All the best, Chad Andrist
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Re: Guiding on my plate again - NEED TO IMPROVE
Ron i appreciate your enthusiasm, but alpha software that evolves every week is not what works for me I have a very remote obs and it needs to be 100% reliable (or as close to it as i can). I don't really have time or inclination to work with alpha software that is changing constantly, and presumably having bugs fixed So i would say stability is a feature that is currently lacking in NINA alpha releases Brian
On Fri, Jan 15, 2021 at 7:20 AM Ron Kramer <ronkramer1957@...> wrote:
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Re: Guiding on my plate again - NEED TO IMPROVE
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(with allowances for apps that do things such as set your printer on fire. That would clearly be an objectively negative assessment). this is exactly why i have avoided adding a printer to my telescope setup - can't take that chance ;)
On Fri, Jan 15, 2021 at 7:27 AM Dale Ghent <daleg@...> wrote: I'm sure the NINA team appreciates the shout-out but I think app proselytizing is for a different venue. If SGPro works for Brian and his needs don't go beyond its capabilities, then there's no fault at all in sticking with that. The merits and demerits of any app are largely subjective (with allowances for apps that do things such as set your printer on fire. That would clearly be an objectively negative assessment). --
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Re: Guiding on my plate again - NEED TO IMPROVE
Dale Ghent
I'm sure the NINA team appreciates the shout-out but I think app proselytizing is for a different venue. If SGPro works for Brian and his needs don't go beyond its capabilities, then there's no fault at all in sticking with that. The merits and demerits of any app are largely subjective (with allowances for apps that do things such as set your printer on fire. That would clearly be an objectively negative assessment).
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On Jan 15, 2021, at 10:20, Ron Kramer <ronkramer1957@gmail.com> wrote:
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Re: Guiding on my plate again - NEED TO IMPROVE
If you have not tried the current alpha #36 then you have not tired it. It improves greatly each week. The new sequencer with LIVE editing, while it's running and drag and drop interface, is 2nd to none. SGP is linear - you must do things SGPS way... NINA is completely free form. do what you want when ever you want. Sequence is running and you can to jump to another target - make a couple quick easy changes while the sequence is running and target changed... edit exposure or gain during the sequence. Add or change the filter or add 1-2 more targets while it's running the current sequence. No problem. If you are still with SGP - there is no way you have tried the current NINA nightly version. This would be an impossibility. Over 1000 members in the NINA FB group since I started it and most are coming from SGP. As to support... I suggested custom horizons? 2 months later - they were provided.
I shall wait for the new release! --
Ron Kramer
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Re: Guiding on my plate again - NEED TO IMPROVE
I shall wait for the new release!
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Re: Adapter for 8” portable pier to Match 2
#Mach2GTO
Ah, thanks!
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Re: Sky Safari - iphone - GTO
@130FeetDeep
I just wanted to circle around on this topic. SkySafari 6 Pro released an App update today (1/14) noting “Fixes For Astro-Physics Mount Control”. I won’t be home to test my mount for a few days, but I wonder if this is the update we were hoping for our Mach 2?
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Re: Adapter for 8” portable pier to Match 2
#Mach2GTO
KHursh
If it already has the flat plate adapter (119FSA) on it, just get the ADATRI and bolt it on. The Mach2 bolts to that
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Adapter for 8” portable pier to Match 2
#Mach2GTO
Hello recently sold my 1100 and kept the 8” portable pier.
But I’m wanting to use it for my Mach2. Was looking for a adapter but couldn’t find one on your website. Am I missing it, or is this not possible? Thanks Tim
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Re: Through the mount USB3.0 on Mach2 trouble unrelated to temp
It looks like Monoprice has a fiber optic USB cable similar to the Cosemi. Monoprice SlimRun USB-A to USB-A Female 3.0 Extension Cable - Fiber Optic, Black, 32.8ft - Monoprice.com
Don Anderson
On Thursday, January 14, 2021, 01:14:05 p.m. MST, deonb <deonb@...> wrote:
Just want to add another option that may or may not work for some people: I'm using a fiber optic USB A-male to USB A-male cable from NUC -> Through-Mount -> Ultimate Powerbox 2 (5m length). No other connections or amplifiers, just the cable. This one specifically. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZPF3KDT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You need devices on both sides that can power the laser diodes, so it can't run to something like an unpowered hub. However, it seems to be fine running to the USB-B port of an Ultimate Powerbox. On the NUC side only one of the USB ports had enough power to power the lasers, so it was a bit trial-and-error to get to work at first. But once it started working, it's been solid since (a few weeks, for whatever that is worth). It's a pretty rigid cable. I'd recommend it for observatories but not portable use.
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Re: Through the mount USB3.0 on Mach2 trouble unrelated to temp
Interesting product! I currently use a 65' active usb2 extension cable to connect the Pegasus USB3 hub on my mount to my computer inside my house. Works flawlessly in the summer and fall. I like the lower temp spec (0 C) on the Cosemi fiber optic cable. Thanks for the tip! Don Anderson
On Thursday, January 14, 2021, 01:14:05 p.m. MST, deonb <deonb@...> wrote:
Just want to add another option that may or may not work for some people: I'm using a fiber optic USB A-male to USB A-male cable from NUC -> Through-Mount -> Ultimate Powerbox 2 (5m length). No other connections or amplifiers, just the cable. This one specifically. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZPF3KDT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You need devices on both sides that can power the laser diodes, so it can't run to something like an unpowered hub. However, it seems to be fine running to the USB-B port of an Ultimate Powerbox. On the NUC side only one of the USB ports had enough power to power the lasers, so it was a bit trial-and-error to get to work at first. But once it started working, it's been solid since (a few weeks, for whatever that is worth). It's a pretty rigid cable. I'd recommend it for observatories but not portable use.
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Re: Through the mount USB3.0 on Mach2 trouble unrelated to temp
Michael Hopefully you get your usb communication problem solved. I think you will like the features of the Pegasus hub. Besides the cold temp capability, I like the ability to turn ports on and off with the app. Handy for me with my Starlight Xpress filter wheel that sometimes loses communication with the computer and needs to be rebooted. Regards and good luck Don Anderson
On Thursday, January 14, 2021, 12:35:20 p.m. MST, Micheal Fields Jr via groups.io <mpfjr@...> wrote:
That is a nice short repeater/booster for sure. My issue with it is that it has a female connection and so does the mount. So I would have to add yet another connection between. Also it seems to be bus powered. This "booster" can't create energy out of nowhere. My computer is right next to the female USB3 slot in the bottom of the mount and I am using a 1 foot USB 3.0 cable. If the signal and voltage drops that much along a 1 foot cable that I would need a repeater at the end of it, I am not sure what I am even doing. I have a total of 48 inches from the port on the PC to the 12v powered hub. I have 24 inches after the hub to the camera. I have ordered new cables and the Pegasus usb hub. I'll know more in a week. On Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 08:39 AM, Allen Ruckle wrote: Michael,
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Re: Through the mount USB3.0 on Mach2 trouble unrelated to temp
deonb
Just want to add another option that may or may not work for some people:
I'm using a fiber optic USB A-male to USB A-male cable from NUC -> Through-Mount -> Ultimate Powerbox 2 (5m length). No other connections or amplifiers, just the cable. This one specifically. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZPF3KDT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You need devices on both sides that can power the laser diodes, so it can't run to something like an unpowered hub. However, it seems to be fine running to the USB-B port of an Ultimate Powerbox. On the NUC side only one of the USB ports had enough power to power the lasers, so it was a bit trial-and-error to get to work at first. But once it started working, it's been solid since (a few weeks, for whatever that is worth). It's a pretty rigid cable. I'd recommend it for observatories but not portable use.
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Re: Through the mount USB3.0 on Mach2 trouble unrelated to temp
Allen Ruckle
Michael,
The TetherBoost Pro USB 3.0 device has a 5v DC input port, It can be used as powered by the computer USB 3.0 port as well with external power. Do you use a laptop, desktop, or NUK type computer connected to your mount?
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