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Re: Mach2 model building and pointing with Sequence Generator Pro
Steve,
Okay, that's good. What kind of telescope are you using?
Using APPM is the most accurate way to synchronize the mount to the sky. As part of capturing sky data, APPM will synchronize the
Steve,
Okay, that's good. What kind of telescope are you using?
Using APPM is the most accurate way to synchronize the mount to the sky. As part of capturing sky data, APPM will synchronize the
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Ray Gralak
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#73904
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Re: Mach2 model building and pointing with Sequence Generator Pro
I am far from being an expert, but I believe that since you are a mobile user, you necessarily have to build a new model every time you setup your equipment. So probably the updated weather
I am far from being an expert, but I believe that since you are a mobile user, you necessarily have to build a new model every time you setup your equipment. So probably the updated weather
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Marcelo Figueroa
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Re: Mach2 model building and pointing with Sequence Generator Pro
Hi again Marcelo,
Let me ask you and Ray, is it required to have current weather conditions always while running APPM for tracking corrections of the AE to function well on the mach2? If so, that is a
Hi again Marcelo,
Let me ask you and Ray, is it required to have current weather conditions always while running APPM for tracking corrections of the AE to function well on the mach2? If so, that is a
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Steve Armen
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#73902
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Re: Mach2 model building and pointing with Sequence Generator Pro
Hi Steve,
I am using a similar workflow with the Mach2:
1) Power On, Start APCC, Start Sharpcap, Start SGP. Connect equipment (Sharpcap to the main camera, SGP without the camera)
2) Polar Align with
Hi Steve,
I am using a similar workflow with the Mach2:
1) Power On, Start APCC, Start Sharpcap, Start SGP. Connect equipment (Sharpcap to the main camera, SGP without the camera)
2) Polar Align with
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eckhard.voelcker@...
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Re: Mach2 model building and pointing with Sequence Generator Pro
Hi Ray,
Thanks or responding. I am using ASCOM 6.4 SP1-6.4.1.2695. There were a couple suggestions already given that may help with SGP. I don't have a local environmental monitor. How important is
Hi Ray,
Thanks or responding. I am using ASCOM 6.4 SP1-6.4.1.2695. There were a couple suggestions already given that may help with SGP. I don't have a local environmental monitor. How important is
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Steve Armen
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#73900
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Re: Mach2 model building and pointing with Sequence Generator Pro
Thank you for responding Marcelo.
Yes, your flow sounds very similar to what I have tried with APCC with the Mach2. I have not used it in the past. In addition, I want to use CdC for planetarium
Thank you for responding Marcelo.
Yes, your flow sounds very similar to what I have tried with APCC with the Mach2. I have not used it in the past. In addition, I want to use CdC for planetarium
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Steve Armen
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Re: Mach2 model building and pointing with Sequence Generator Pro
Hi Brian,
Thanks for responding the for the suggestions. I have not used user profiles in the past, so that may be the SGP issue. I will set one up. I do have the coordinates stored in the AP v2 ASCOM
Hi Brian,
Thanks for responding the for the suggestions. I have not used user profiles in the past, so that may be the SGP issue. I will set one up. I do have the coordinates stored in the AP v2 ASCOM
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Steve Armen
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Re: Mach2 model building and pointing with Sequence Generator Pro
Hi Steve,
Are you using ASCOM Platform 6.5?
There is a known breaking change (bug) in 6.5 that causes the translation of the plate-solve coordinates from J2000.0 to the local apparent (JNow).
So,
Hi Steve,
Are you using ASCOM Platform 6.5?
There is a known breaking change (bug) in 6.5 that causes the translation of the plate-solve coordinates from J2000.0 to the local apparent (JNow).
So,
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Ray Gralak
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Re: Mach2 model building and pointing with Sequence Generator Pro
I also upgraded from a Mach1 to Mach2 and I also use SGP. This is what I do, it works perfectly:
1) Polar alignment
2) Launch APCC (make sure the location data is correct)
3) Connect Mount ->
I also upgraded from a Mach1 to Mach2 and I also use SGP. This is what I do, it works perfectly:
1) Polar alignment
2) Launch APCC (make sure the location data is correct)
3) Connect Mount ->
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Marcelo Figueroa
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Re: PHD2 Dec tracking goes runaway after Meridian Flip with Mach1
You are correct, of course. What was I thinking?
You are correct, of course. What was I thinking?
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CurtisC <calypte@...>
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Re: PHD2 Dec tracking goes runaway after Meridian Flip with Mach1
>IF the box DOES need to be checked - are there any OTHER settings that I need in the AP ASCOM driver?
I can second Brian's advice: The "Reverse DEC output after meridian flip" option should NOT be
>IF the box DOES need to be checked - are there any OTHER settings that I need in the AP ASCOM driver?
I can second Brian's advice: The "Reverse DEC output after meridian flip" option should NOT be
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steve.winston@...
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Re: PHD2 Dec tracking goes runaway after Meridian Flip with Mach1
Hi John
i think the explanation is covered in the PHD documentation, which i've pasted below
Your mount reports side-of-pier, so PHD knows to flip the calibration when you do a meridian flip.
you
Hi John
i think the explanation is covered in the PHD documentation, which i've pasted below
Your mount reports side-of-pier, so PHD knows to flip the calibration when you do a meridian flip.
you
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Brian Valente
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Re: Mach2 model building and pointing with Sequence Generator Pro
Hi Steve
I am using SGP with the 1600AE, so i have a similar setup
just a couple suggestions/comments:
1. Are your user profile coordinates set up correctly in SGP? that could cause that initial
Hi Steve
I am using SGP with the 1600AE, so i have a similar setup
just a couple suggestions/comments:
1. Are your user profile coordinates set up correctly in SGP? that could cause that initial
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Brian Valente
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Mach2 model building and pointing with Sequence Generator Pro
This is meant for Ray Gralak. With the new mach2 being controlled by SGP version 3.2.0.613 and APCC/APPM latest version I have had two opportunities to test.
It may well be I am doing something
This is meant for Ray Gralak. With the new mach2 being controlled by SGP version 3.2.0.613 and APCC/APPM latest version I have had two opportunities to test.
It may well be I am doing something
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Steve Armen
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Re: PHD2 Dec tracking goes runaway after Meridian Flip with Mach1
Roland - can you answer definitively: does the "Reverse Dec output after meridian flip" need to be checked or not checked?
I ask that because over on the PHD2 board, I have a guy telling me " The
Roland - can you answer definitively: does the "Reverse Dec output after meridian flip" need to be checked or not checked?
I ask that because over on the PHD2 board, I have a guy telling me " The
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John Davis
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Re: PHD2 Dec tracking goes runaway after Meridian Flip with Mach1
Hello Renan,
Yes - I am using SGP with PHD2 - I would greatly appreciate the information.
Thanks,
John
Hello Renan,
Yes - I am using SGP with PHD2 - I would greatly appreciate the information.
Thanks,
John
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John Davis
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Re: PHD2 Dec tracking goes runaway after Meridian Flip with Mach1
What are you using for capturing images?
If SGP I can send you all the settings that I am using and it works.
Regards
Renan
What are you using for capturing images?
If SGP I can send you all the settings that I am using and it works.
Regards
Renan
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Renan
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Re: PHD2 Dec tracking goes runaway after Meridian Flip with Mach1
Thanks Roland - I can see what is happening - just don't understand why, since I did have the check to switch the Dec calibration after meridian flip... I guess I just wanted to make sure that is what
Thanks Roland - I can see what is happening - just don't understand why, since I did have the check to switch the Dec calibration after meridian flip... I guess I just wanted to make sure that is what
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John Davis
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Re: PHD2 Dec tracking goes runaway after Meridian Flip with Mach1
>>>I had no reason to think the existing mesh was bad, but there wasn't much else I could think to do. The problem disappeared, and guiding on the west side was as good as on the east side.
this is
>>>I had no reason to think the existing mesh was bad, but there wasn't much else I could think to do. The problem disappeared, and guiding on the west side was as good as on the east side.
this is
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Brian Valente
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Re: PHD2 Dec tracking goes runaway after Meridian Flip with Mach1
That is definitely a wrong approach. If the mount runs away in Dec it's because the guide pulses are in the wrong direction and need to be reversed. It's fundamental Of course it will guide ok for a
That is definitely a wrong approach. If the mount runs away in Dec it's because the guide pulses are in the wrong direction and need to be reversed. It's fundamental Of course it will guide ok for a
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Roland Christen
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