With SGP you don't have to worry about "minutes past meridian to flip" SGP will never stop an exposure for something and will wait until the exposure is finished to issue a flip. So in SGP just set

What I do and it works perfectly well is to turn off the meridian limits in ACPP and let SGP take over. I usually use about 10 or 15 minutes past the meridian and ensure that the wait for meridian

Thanks Andrea, I am doing something slightly different, I think. I am trying to predict when the flip might occur so I can tell my imaging software what to do. APCC is set to flip at the meridian

Hi Kevin, there is a similar thread from me about 1-2 weeks ago. I don’t comment here because I still have to practice what I have learnt. But if you are imaging with sgp I assume your problem is

I now have my Mach2 humming along pretty well. I have set up APPC Pro with horizons and meridians and a pointing and tracking model. Where I am stuck is with meridian behavior. I know that my mount

Howdy Astronuts, We have had an unprecedented series of clear nights here due to a high pressure system that has stalled over the Midwest. Allowed me to do extensive testing of mounts and scopes this

I have added a new section to the Software Updates page of our website for version 5.xxx and added a link to a document that discusses upgrading older keypads. Check it

Yes, keypads with serial number 1568 and higher can download the new software. The function of FOC and RA DEC REV buttons has changed in the new program, so the buttons on the current keypads are

Your skies must be way better than mine, or the multi-star aspect of the Maxim guiding somehow average out the seeing across the three stars for you. I need to read up on this to understand how it

Chris Thanks! I can build it with that info. Bryan

Here are the cases I put together for my 1100 Mount. The case for the Dec axis is a work in progress.

I have a machine shop... However a long ADM dovetail bar combined with one or two ADM dovetail brackets and one or two XY stage dovetail brackets, combined with a drill press and some bits, 1/4-20 or

James, I have a Staraid, I met the designer in Namibia last year. A very nice item, the pitfall is no dithering is possible. I will guide on around 20 stars, It uses a pad or phone to control. It can

Roland MaximDL does have a Mosaic function, as an alternative to a whole new camera! But then it is Christmas! Bryan

Chris The only 3-way tandem bar I am aware of is Robin Casaday's Triad which is no longer made. Do you have another with which you have good experience? THANKS! Bryan

Will my current keypad (from my old Mach1, that I’m currently using with my 1100GTO) work with the new software update? David

Thanks Marj ,I’m all about easier start up and I love the keypad, how to get another? TJF Mobile please excuse grammar and spell errors

We’ll have more comparative information when we are ready to release. One of the main advantages is that the startup routine is easier. It will also have some new features. Clear Skies, Marj

Thanks for the information. Bob Langland

Marj, is there any advantage to using the new keypad on an upgraded CP4 over the original hand pad. I have both with a Mach 1 and a 1100GTO. Thanks for any advice you might send my way. Tom