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best power schema for nomad set up

Hello, I'd be grateful if someone can show me the best way to power my nomad set up (Mach 2, Pc, CCD, FLI atlas, HUB Usb, fa, kendrick, etc) Basically I am thinking to use the brick power unit that

By Andrea Lucchetti · #74125 ·

Re: APPM putting each image in separate window

Eric, It has always worked this way for a *long* time. I believe someone asked if each image could be in a separate window. I will put it on my todo list to make a change for the next version. -Ray

By Ray Gralak · #74124 ·

Re: Manage Cables Which Plate to Use for Top Mount Hardware?

Personally, I am not fond of putting anything on the OTA. I think it's messier this way especially with a through-the-mount cabling mount. See pictures of my setup with TEC 160FL and A-P1100GTOAE

By Peter Nagy · #74123 ·

APPM putting each image in separate window

Just downloaded APPC 1.8.8.1 and am running APPM using a camera simulator and not plate solving. Each image returned by the simulator (of M42) is in a separate "APPM -- Camera View" window. Shouldn't

By Eric Claeys · #74122 ·

Re: APCC Pro v1.8.8.1 and APCC Standard v1.8.8.0

Hi Marcelo, I understand completely. You can find the list of the changes in each public build of APCC at this link (you can also find them in APCC's help

By Ray Gralak · #74121 ·

Re: Manage Cables Which Plate to Use for Top Mount Hardware?

Dale, thank you again, I think I’ll give it a try. terri

By Terri Zittritsch · #74120 ·

Re: Comm Error APCC Pro

Hi Ray, yep new version fixed the comm error. Thank you, I like having things neat and with the errors. the 1200x / 600x problem I was having has been fixed too. I was doing as you suggested before

By Matthew Hughes · #74119 ·

Re: APCC Pro v1.8.8.1 and APCC Standard v1.8.8.0

Hi, Any other reason for the upgrade? I am using the version 1.8.4.1 (APCC Pro) which has worked perfectly well and I am a bit reluctant to upgrade critical components just for fun.

By Marcelo Figueroa · #74118 ·

APCC Pro v1.8.8.1 and APCC Standard v1.8.8.0

Hello all, I am announcing the availability of a new release build of APCCPro and APCC Standard. These builds fix the timeout error caused by sending the ":m#" command. APCC Standard

By Ray Gralak · #74117 ·

Re: Comm Error APCC Pro

Hi Matt, The logs you attached only contain ASCOM logs, not any APCC logs. However, I can tell from your screenshot what is happening. APCC 1.8.7.x is mistakenly sending a ":m#" command that is meant

By Ray Gralak · #74116 ·

Comm Error APCC Pro

Hi everyone, All of a sudden I am getting COMM ERRORS when I start up APCC Pro. The mount won’t move. I can park and I park however. I was running ASCOM 6.4 and then updated to 6.5 SP1. Getting

By Matthew Hughes · #74115 ·

Re: guiding min/max question

Hello Richar I use the 50mm Borg and an SX LodestarX2. I image and guide with MaximDL 6.11 and use the default settings (Min .0 /Max 2.0 on X & Y, Aggressiveness 8 both axis). Works flawlessly. I

By Don Anderson · #74114 ·

Re: Manage Cables Which Plate to Use for Top Mount Hardware?

The auto-dew feature on the UPBv2 is a bit ham-fisted at the moment, but it will get some improvements according to Evan of Pegasus. I was also contemplating a Dew Buster as well before getting this,

By Dale Ghent · #74113 ·

guiding min/max question

Hi, I have a simple question, first I have a 11000 mount, guiding with a 50mm f5 Borg and a Starlight Express Costar. Using either the Sky X or Maxim for camera control, if anyone is using

By richard payne · #74112 ·

Re: Manage Cables Which Plate to Use for Top Mount Hardware?

Dale, thank you for the detailed and thoughtful response and information... like you, the focuser is my biggest concern, second is dew control. I like the Dew Busters capability and will have to

By Terri Zittritsch · #74111 ·

Re: Manage Cables Which Plate to Use for Top Mount Hardware?

On Fri, Nov 6, 2020 at 04:49 PM, <alex@...> wrote: Hi Terri, Thanks for the info! I will also take a look at the printed stuff Dale pointed out. To answer your question, yes, please enclose a pic if

By Terri Zittritsch · #74110 ·

Re: Manage Cables Which Plate to Use for Top Mount Hardware?

Hi William, I'm going to check out VHB. Also, I ended up buying a a 3D plate from Joel. He had one in stock with the right hole locations. The plate it is light, strong enough to support my gear and

By Alex · #74109 ·

Re: Manage Cables Which Plate to Use for Top Mount Hardware?

Hah! I used 3M VHB (very high bonding)! That suckah ain’t going nowhere! After all, that’s what they use to attach architectural panels to the outside of skyscrapers! ” VHB™ Architectural

By Bill L · #74108 · Edited

Re: Manage Cables Which Plate to Use for Top Mount Hardware?

Why don’t you buy one from ADM Accessories (admaccessories.com)? He makes them himself, are high quality, and I think he’s got lots of stock (if not, he can make more)

By Bill L · #74107 ·

Re: Manage Cables Which Plate to Use for Top Mount Hardware?

Hi Terri, Thanks for the info! I will also take a look at the printed stuff Dale pointed out. To answer your question, yes, please enclose a pic if it is not too much trouble? The pics from Dale and

By Alex · #74106 ·

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