ASCOM doesn't work that way by definition. It needs a program to launch it. Rolando

Is there a way to launch the ASCOM driver by itself? I am about to install the CP3 V-chip, and will manually position the scope to Park 1. I want to use the driver to unpark from Park 1. But when I

Peter, The version history is available when you follow the APCC link from this page on our website: https://www.astro-physics.com/software-updates/ Click on version history on the next page.

Right now the modeling we have is a routine done in the keypad, which is very simple. It has actually been in the keypad in a different form in the past called Smart guide, but it was not well known

The mount runs on DC and doesn't care what waveform the AC is, square wave or sine makes no difference because it doesn't appear on the DC side. Rolando

Park1 points to the north horizon with scope on the west side. Park 5 points to the northern horizon with scope on the east side of the mount. Both parks are correct. If you unpark the mount from

I am wondering what the updated version of APCC in November changed?

You can update the keypad time by simply pressing "Get Time From Mount" on the keypad menu after initializing the mount from your ASCOM driver. This way the keypad and your computer are synchronized

I know Mach2 will have a new modelling method. My understanding is that it will measure drift along the objects path and then apply corrections as the mount moves through the new sky

Ah , yes highly possible Don Suresh

You can use Park 1 if you keep the keypad time synchronized with the computer time. You do this by going to the ASCOM driver and selecting the checkbox "Sync Mount to PC Time". After that, you go to

Thank you, Ray. Then is there a way to adjust the keypad's date & time to be exact? Judging by the workflow guide, Park 5 is the result I get when I ask the keypad for Park 1.

Wayne, If you need a mount for the occultation, and don’t have the Mach2 yet, you are welcome to borrow my 1100. I won’t be needing it until later in the spring. -Wade

Don is correct, although typically if you pull too much current out of an inverter it will blow a fuse or breaker. Try running the mount right off the battery if you can make up a cable. Fusing that

Hello Suresh If your mount works fine with the 12V battery only, I suspect there is nothing wrong with the CP3 controller or the power cable connector where it attaches to the controller. One thing

Thanks Roland, I’m sure it will be amazing. I appreciate your personal touch. Looking forward to unboxing and setting it up. In my mind I’ve gone through all the steps and initial testing a

Ray, I had read somewhere that the Park5 was planned to replace the Park1 which was not always correct. but at the sight of the documentation I do not understand too much the interest of this park5

Yes, thank you for the update. I am looking forward to your high resolution images with the Mach2.

Roland, thank you for all these details, but as my seller told me this week that it should arrive in the coming days and that to read to you I have the impression that it may last a little longer, I

Roland, thank you for the extensive Mach2 update and your continuing dedication to making some of the world's finest amateur and professional astronomy products. I'm anxiously looking forward to