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Re: Newby setting up a Mach 1

So to follow up, thank you so much Rolando, turns out I was using one manual too new and the 5/32 bolts on the 2014 Mach 1 must actually hold the gear box in place where the 2011 manual I should have

By Derrick Siebert · #72668 ·

Re: Upgrade to new keypad version (was RE: [ap-gto] Unguided imaging with Mach2) #Keypad

You and I landed n in basically the same reasons. I had one more minor one that the cp4 on the Mach 1 doubles as a backup for my 1100 with encoders in case I were to need to send its cp4 box in.

By Bill Long · #72667 ·

Re: Upgrade to new keypad version (was RE: [ap-gto] Unguided imaging with Mach2) #Keypad

When I was working to decide to upgrade my Mach1 to the CP4 I came up with this list of considerations. 1. I assume there will no longer be any new firmware upgrades for the CP3. 2. Many of the new

By Christopher Erickson · #72666 ·

Re: Giant attachments -> Re: [ap-gto] Newby setting up a Mach 1

That is the greatest message thread since sliced cheese

By KHursh · #72665 ·

Re: Giant attachments -> Re: [ap-gto] Newby setting up a Mach 1

Hi Wade, We have allowed large files in order to assist customers and ease tech support. With that said, you are not the first to have trouble when a large attachment comes through. I believe

By Karen Christen · #72664 ·

Lost email

Hi Rolando Can you please send me the email you mentioned. Thanks. M Hamburg

By Michael Hamburg · #72663 ·

Re: Equipment for an observatory

Digital loggers SWITCH so you don't need to leave everything powered on all the time. I also love my CloudWatcher solo system. IP cameras if you don't already have them inside. -- Ron

By Ron Kramer · #72662 ·

Giant attachments -> Re: [ap-gto] Newby setting up a Mach 1

A bit off topic, but... Is there anything that can be done to limit the size of attachments that this group will accept? The next message in this thread contained a 25MB attachment that pushed my

By W Hilmo · #72661 ·

Re: Equipment for an observatory

Thanks everyone for suggesting mice/rat equipment. I'll check what critters are common where the observatory is (unfortunately, rattler snakes are one of them). SeismicGeo, Bees/wasps are also a

By Eric Claeys · #72660 ·

Re: recalibrating park position #Keypad

Just follow the instructions I sent in the other e-mail. Then let us know if it worked for you. You can also check the manual for proper startup information. It really helps to understand what the

By Roland Christen · #72659 ·

Re: recalibrating park position #Keypad

NO! Do not disengage the motor boxes. Do the following in the order shown: 1) Go into Settings on the keypad and set the mount to Autoconnect NO 2) loosen the clutches and set the mount up in Park3

By Roland Christen · #72658 ·

Re: recalibrating park position #Keypad

Hi Rolando Can we "talk" tomorrow afternoon EDT. I am away from my observatory now. I appreciate your help. Michael Hamburg

By Michael Hamburg · #72657 ·

Re: Newby setting up a Mach 1

Moving it in its normal direction of motion

By Derrick Siebert · #72656 ·

Re: recalibrating park position #Keypad

Hi Rolando It moves. Do I need to disengage the motor boxes in order to manually set the park position?

By Michael Hamburg · #72655 ·

Re: Newby setting up a Mach 1

Your worm mesh may not be fully set, but it really won't have any effect on visual or even imaging with such a light payload. I would go ahead and try imaging. Do a calibration run in PHD2 using the

By Roland Christen · #72654 ·

Re: Newby setting up a Mach 1

Not sure what that means "twist the Dec axis". Please explain. Rolando

By Roland Christen · #72653 ·

Re: recalibrating park position #Keypad

Does this mean that it does not move at all? Please stay with me and answer as soon as you can. I can help get your mount running. Rolando

By Roland Christen · #72652 ·

Re: Newby setting up a Mach 1

This is my best attempt at a short video demonstration of the play I am wondering about.

By Derrick Siebert · #72651 ·

Re: Newby setting up a Mach 1

I hope I can attach files here. This is an overview of the setup and a piece of masking tape I drew a line on and rotated the Dec axis until it was on the opposite side of the "play". It's minimal but

By Derrick Siebert · #72650 ·

Re: recalibrating park position #Keypad

It goes nowhere in particular. Last attempt it started to hit the pier.

By Michael Hamburg · #72649 ·

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