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Re: Mach1
steve711614
Ok George I dont think they was long but I will check
Thanks steve
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Re: Mach1
George
Steve,
Check the length of the screws that secure the dovetail saddle to the Dec top plate. The screws should not extend more than ¼” to 3/8” beyond the thickness of the dovetail saddle.
Regards,
George
George Whitney Astro-Physics, Inc. Phone: 815-222-6538 (direct line) Phone: 815-282-1513 (office) Email: george@...
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Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2021 3:58 AM To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Subject: [ap-gto] Mach1
Hello
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Re: Looking for one or two CP3's
The UofH VYSOS project also has a 3600. I wonder if the encoder box is compatible with the 3600. If it is, I might be interested in buying that as spares for their 3600 for when their budget is eventually unfrozen. Roland, is Eric's encoder box compatible with the 3600?
On Thu, Feb 4, 2021, 5:34 AM Eric Claeys <AstroEric@...> wrote:
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Re: IC434 first picture for my AP MACH2 and custom built corrected newton
#Mach2GTO
Jim Gerlach
Hello Andrea,
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Re: Looking for one or two CP3's
tvk
I have one I can send to you. It's gathering dust in a draw. I had updated to the CP4 last summer.
Terry
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Re: Meridian Flip Feature Yet?
Ted Mickle
Marj,
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What new capabilities will CP4 owners enjoy with Version 5 compared to the current keypad version? Thanks, Ted
On Feb 3, 2021, at 19:57, Marj Christen <marj@...> wrote:
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Re: Looking for one or two CP3's
Eric Claeys
I have one I'd like to sell. It also has the encoder box.
Eric
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Re: Looking for one or two CP3's
Sébastien Doré
There is one selling on AM right now (ad # 501017).
Sébastien
Le 3 févr. 2021 à 23:47, Christopher Erickson <christopher.k.erickson@...> a écrit :
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Mach1
steve711614
Hello
I have got a issue with my mach1 I have owned the mount for 3 weeks now and the mount seems to be grinding on something on the dec axis when there is just the dovetail clamp on it and when its loaded up it's very difficult to move I have made sure all the clutch knobs are loose i have stripped the top part down given it a good clean made sure the clutch brakes (not sure if thats the correct term) are clean and free reassembled but no diffrent.The ra runs smooth and free so I can get a good balance in that direction but no chance in dec. The mount is a 2014 model not sure if that matters Steve
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Re: Mounting requirements for a Stellarvue SVR90T
Bob
On Thu, Feb 4, 2021 at 12:14 AM, Howard Hedlund wrote:
George hangs out here, but I may be able to help as well.Thanks for the info Howard. As I do have a 10" SCT and shortly a large refractor, I shall stick with the DOVELM162.
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Re: Looking for one or two CP3's
If I can't find a CP3 I guess I will end up cannibalizing the CP4 off of my Mach1 or 1100. I really don't want to do that because I'll probably end up off-line myself for months and months before they get any budget money again. "My advice is always free and worth every penny!" Observatory Engineer Summit Kinetics Waikoloa, Hawaii
On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 6:39 PM Christopher Erickson via groups.io <christopher.k.erickson=gmail.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: Looking for one or two CP3's
Always appreciated! Eventual plan is to have them get a brand-new CP4, if and when they get some budget to work with again. "My advice is always free and worth every penny!" Observatory Engineer Summit Kinetics Waikoloa, Hawaii
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Re: Looking for one or two CP3's
Roland Christen
Send the broken one in and we'll see what's what with it. Maybe easily fixable.
Roland
-----Original Message-----
From: Christopher Erickson <christopher.k.erickson@...> To: ap-gto@groups.io Sent: Wed, Feb 3, 2021 9:19 pm Subject: [ap-gto] Looking for one or two CP3's One of the smaller UofH observatories I shepherd over here in Hawaii is using a 1200 and the existing CP3 has died. The budget for this particular research project is currently frozen so they can't simply replace it with a CP4. So my thought is that I will give them a CP3 to keep them going but first I have to find one. So if anyone here is willing to sell me an old CP3 that I can in-turn donate to the VYSOS-12 observatory, please contact me off-list.
Christopher dot k dot erickson at Gmail dot com.
-- Roland Christen Astro-Physics
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Looking for one or two CP3's
One of the smaller UofH observatories I shepherd over here in Hawaii is using a 1200 and the existing CP3 has died. The budget for this particular research project is currently frozen so they can't simply replace it with a CP4. So my thought is that I will give them a CP3 to keep them going but first I have to find one. So if anyone here is willing to sell me an old CP3 that I can in-turn donate to the VYSOS-12 observatory, please contact me off-list. Christopher dot k dot erickson at Gmail dot com.
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Re: Meridian Flip Feature Yet?
Ray, The new keypad version 5 is not available for the GTOCP4 yet, but will be soon. The instructions for the flip are in keypad manual. This manual must be updated for use with the CP4 since there are some critical differences in other functions.
Clear Skies, Marj Christen Astro-Physics 11250 Forest Hills Road Machesney Park, IL 61115 Phone: 815-282-1513 www.astro-physics.com
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Sent: Monday, February 1, 2021 8:57 PM To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Meridian Flip Feature Yet?
The flip is not based on meridian delay. The scope flips when you press the button. This feature is in the CP4/5 version P02-08 and is activated via the latest keypad software.
Roland
-----Original Message----- Hi Rolando,
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Re: Mach 1 not parking at Alt Az position
Arun
Thanks for the responses. I am using the AP V2 ASCOM driver. I can get the GTO CP3 firmware version later in the evening. I have a keypad but have never used it since the mount is exclusively used for imaging.
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Re: Mounting requirements for a Stellarvue SVR90T
George hangs out here, but I may be able to help as well.
HKH
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Re: Mach 1 not parking at Alt Az position
Hello Arun,
Are you using the AP V2 ASCOM driver, or APCC or something else? Do you know what firmware version is in your GTOCP3? Both APCC and the driver will tell you the version.
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Re: Mach 1 not parking at Alt Az position
What is your setup? Are you using APCC and other programs, the keypad, or something else to send the command?
Liam
From: main@ap-gto.groups.io <main@ap-gto.groups.io> on behalf of Arun Hegde <arun.k.hegde@...>
Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 9:40 AM To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Subject: [ap-gto] Mach 1 not parking at Alt Az position Hello,
I have a Mach 1 that is running off of CP3. I've programmed the Alt Az position to be with the counterweight bar horizontal and scope pointed straight up for flats. Recently, it doesn't quite park in that position; it moves very close to that position and indicates it is still slewing with very minute movements shown until I abort the park. Wondering if this is indicative of some kind of issue or there is way of fixing it? I have tried changing the alt az position slightly, but it won't park there either. It has no issues parking to Park 3. Arun
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Mach 1 not parking at Alt Az position
Arun
Hello,
I have a Mach 1 that is running off of CP3. I've programmed the Alt Az position to be with the counterweight bar horizontal and scope pointed straight up for flats. Recently, it doesn't quite park in that position; it moves very close to that position and indicates it is still slewing with very minute movements shown until I abort the park. Wondering if this is indicative of some kind of issue or there is way of fixing it? I have tried changing the alt az position slightly, but it won't park there either. It has no issues parking to Park 3. Arun
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