I don't know if this is relevant or helpful, but I had terrible results with an Alinco DM330MV (no T) powering my AP1200. I use the same model supply for my amateur radio station, and it works

As soon as you disconnect the motor cables from the CP4, it will sense that the motors are not working and will give you a yellow light. That is normal. The motors must be connected for the servo to

I experienced an issue with my CP4 controller last night. My AP1100 arrived in October and was installed on a permanent pier in our observatory a week later. I initialize the mount with a computer

As said several times before, this is a firmware update for the existing keypad. This is *not* a new keypad design. See Marj's email to this list on Dec. 29 2019 for full details. The only physical

Can we hear a bit about this new keypad? Is it a firmware upgrade to the existing hardware or something totally new? Is it usable in daylight as well as night conditions? I know there’s been a lot

Mike, echoing what Steven said - for sure go through a broker who will be able to shop around. Specific points per your first e-mail: I took pics of EVERYTHING. I supplied receipts for stuff I bought

Just to clarify. The CP4 version that will be required for the keypad has not been released yet. Clear Skies, Marj Christen Astro-Physics, Inc 11250 Forest Hills Rd Machesney Park, IL

Hi John, There is no setting in APCC to use J2000.0. APCC is always using local apparent. Are you using APCC Standard, or Pro? If Pro, are you using APPM for modeling? Assuming you are using APCC

Hi everyone, I have an AP900 mount and use the AP APCC software to control it as well as SGP. I cannot get SGP to plate solve correctly any more and I always seem to by off by about 10-15% of the

Thanks, looking into thatoption. I am rural, might be a bit of a challenge, but will try. Mike J. Shade: mshade@q.com Mike J. Shade Photography: mshadephotography.com In War: Resolution In

Make sure you get replacement coverage!

Hi Mike, I use a well-established Insurance Broker for ALL my insurance including astronomy, IT, aircraft, as well as household, buildings and personal/accident, etc. A broker has access to many

I am having a bit of aproblem with my insurance company. Like many I have a few telescopes, mounts,and associated equipment. I was told that the equipment was covered under the"personal property"

The new keypad requires a CP4, will not work with the CP3. In order to take full advantage of all the new keypad features, the CP4 will need the latest software download which is quick and easy to do

Roland....I have both a 900 CP3 and 1100 mount with CP4. Once the keypad is updated to this new version will it still work with the CP3 box? Both CP 3 and 4 and hand controller are already updated t

Thanks Ray, I have made note of this. Since your last comment and my checking of that advanced setting, has been opening and closing properly. The code snippet is helpful anyhow as it is another

Thanks, Ray! Bryan

Hi Bryan, That sentence should probably be removed. The idea behind APPM is just to collect data points that can be used to create pointing and tracking rate models. Unchecking the boxes will change

I have been able to exercise APCC-Pro/APPM a little during bright moon and am pleased so far. I have some questions. 1. Page 214 of the APPC-Pro manual says "For additional tips and unique ways to

Just some follow-up, that shut-down checkbox seems crucial... has been running 3 days and nights perfectly... my fingers are crossed. These setting will be saved in three places.