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Re: Meridian Flip Feature Yet?
The original keypad has only the meridian delay feature. You can move the meridian flip point either east or west so when you enter the object again and press GoTo, the mount will flip around and
The original keypad has only the meridian delay feature. You can move the meridian flip point either east or west so when you enter the object again and press GoTo, the mount will flip around and
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Roland Christen
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#75195
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APCC and european date and time format
#APCC
This weekend, I updated to the latest APCC version.
when using Maxim DL6.26, and an updated Win10.
I live in denmark (EU), and have learned early on (around 2014ish, I think) that in order to make
This weekend, I updated to the latest APCC version.
when using Maxim DL6.26, and an updated Win10.
I live in denmark (EU), and have learned early on (around 2014ish, I think) that in order to make
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lacour.morten
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#75194
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Re: Meridian Flip Feature Yet?
If you have the original keypad software then yes, the meridian flip feature is accessed by pressing button 9.
I was under the impression that you had the latest software, which places it under the
If you have the original keypad software then yes, the meridian flip feature is accessed by pressing button 9.
I was under the impression that you had the latest software, which places it under the
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Roland Christen
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#75193
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Re: Mount RA/DEC slew math
Does the RA axis actually move, or are you relying on where the camera is aiming to detect RA movement? If it is the latter and the camera is not orthogonal, then a 180-degree flip will not be exactly
Does the RA axis actually move, or are you relying on where the camera is aiming to detect RA movement? If it is the latter and the camera is not orthogonal, then a 180-degree flip will not be exactly
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Ray Gralak
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#75192
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IC434 first picture for my AP MACH2 and custom built corrected newton
#Mach2GTO
Hi,
I am happy to share my first picture with the mount.
I hope it is not off topic, but please tell me.
After years running an observatory I came back to a nomad set up and I have chosen the
Hi,
I am happy to share my first picture with the mount.
I hope it is not off topic, but please tell me.
After years running an observatory I came back to a nomad set up and I have chosen the
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Andrea Lucchetti
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#75191
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Re: Initial GoTo In APCC Pro Cause Nose or Tail Dive
Hi John,
I just wanted to follow up with you on this issue. Did turning off pointing and tracking rate correction fix the issue?
I am guessing the data for the pointing model you are using may have
Hi John,
I just wanted to follow up with you on this issue. Did turning off pointing and tracking rate correction fix the issue?
I am guessing the data for the pointing model you are using may have
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Ray Gralak
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#75190
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Re: Interesting Mach2 Behavior on Cloudy Nights
That's great to hear!
BTW, it would be nice to also post on CN that the issue has been resolved.
-Ray Gralak
Author of PEMPro
Author of APCC (Astro-Physics Command Center):
That's great to hear!
BTW, it would be nice to also post on CN that the issue has been resolved.
-Ray Gralak
Author of PEMPro
Author of APCC (Astro-Physics Command Center):
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Ray Gralak
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#75189
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Re: Meridian Flip Feature Yet?
Hi Ray,
It is easy to automate the flip point. You can do this using the AP V2 ASCOM driver (or the hand controller). You can configure the flip-point so that the mount will flip at the necessary
Hi Ray,
It is easy to automate the flip point. You can do this using the AP V2 ASCOM driver (or the hand controller). You can configure the flip-point so that the mount will flip at the necessary
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Ray Gralak
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#75188
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Re: Need width and thread size of threaded top end if 1.875” counterweight shafts
Hi Mark
I measure the OD of the threads at 1.083" with a thread pitch of 14 tpi. This is definitely not an ANSI standard thread. Maybe Roland, Howard, or George can comment on the reason this size was
Hi Mark
I measure the OD of the threads at 1.083" with a thread pitch of 14 tpi. This is definitely not an ANSI standard thread. Maybe Roland, Howard, or George can comment on the reason this size was
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M Hambrick
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#75187
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Re: Precise polar alignment of the azimuth axis
Steven, I’ve used Sharpcap in the past and have done so with the Mach2GTO as well but I’ve recently discovered that my Sharpcap and Polemaster alignment disagrees with each other by over 4
Steven, I’ve used Sharpcap in the past and have done so with the Mach2GTO as well but I’ve recently discovered that my Sharpcap and Polemaster alignment disagrees with each other by over 4
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deonb
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#75186
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Re: Meridian Flip Feature Yet?
Hi Chris,
I appreciate your feedback, but nope, I am not new to astrophysics mounts. There are many brand mounts out there that have a meridian flip feature. You hit one or two buttons and she flips.
Hi Chris,
I appreciate your feedback, but nope, I am not new to astrophysics mounts. There are many brand mounts out there that have a meridian flip feature. You hit one or two buttons and she flips.
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ray.palmer@...
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#75185
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Re: Meridian Flip Feature Yet?
There must be some communications failures going on here.
I currently have seventeen mounts/scopes using nine different GOTO systems and AFAICT, not one of them has a "do a meridian flip" button or
There must be some communications failures going on here.
I currently have seventeen mounts/scopes using nine different GOTO systems and AFAICT, not one of them has a "do a meridian flip" button or
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Christopher Erickson
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#75184
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Re: Interesting Mach2 Behavior on Cloudy Nights
Not sure whether or not I should post the resolution back here, but Roland was able to help me out, and it works great now without any oscillation.
Not sure whether or not I should post the resolution back here, but Roland was able to help me out, and it works great now without any oscillation.
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deonb
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#75183
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Re: Meridian Flip Feature Yet?
Hi Roberto,
I don't think that is what Rolando was referring to. That is a work around that tries to trick the mount into thinking it has hit the meridian. Your settings also may cause the mount to
Hi Roberto,
I don't think that is what Rolando was referring to. That is a work around that tries to trick the mount into thinking it has hit the meridian. Your settings also may cause the mount to
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ray.palmer@...
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#75182
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Re: Meridian Flip Feature Yet?
Raymond
Read the manual: https://www.astro-physics.info/tech_support/mounts/keypad/keypad-manual.pdf
Page 59 has specific instructions for the Meridian Delay feature.
Roberto
Raymond
Read the manual: https://www.astro-physics.info/tech_support/mounts/keypad/keypad-manual.pdf
Page 59 has specific instructions for the Meridian Delay feature.
Roberto
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R Botero
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#75181
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Mount RA/DEC slew math
I'm trying to correct my pier's N/S and E/W positions in my dome, so I stuck a camera in the middle of my scope's lens cap and ran a tape marker down the length of the dome shutter. I'm then trying to
I'm trying to correct my pier's N/S and E/W positions in my dome, so I stuck a camera in the middle of my scope's lens cap and ran a tape marker down the length of the dome shutter. I'm then trying to
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deonb
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#75180
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Edited
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Re: Meridian Flip Feature Yet?
Hi Rolando,
When I press the +- button, I get a menu that controls guiding speed and slewing speed, but pressing 9 does nothing. However when I press the bottom right corner button (RA / DEC / Rev),
Hi Rolando,
When I press the +- button, I get a menu that controls guiding speed and slewing speed, but pressing 9 does nothing. However when I press the bottom right corner button (RA / DEC / Rev),
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ray.palmer@...
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#75179
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Re: APCC always on top window
Doh! I was looking for it in every setting dialog I could find.
Thanks!
Doh! I was looking for it in every setting dialog I could find.
Thanks!
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deonb
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#75178
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Re: APCC always on top window
Main window, under Program Operation.
"Keep APCC on top"
Main window, under Program Operation.
"Keep APCC on top"
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Bill Long
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#75177
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Re: APCC always on top window
it's under setup tab
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Brian
Brian Valente
portfolio brianvalentephotography.com
it's under setup tab
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Brian
Brian Valente
portfolio brianvalentephotography.com
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Brian Valente
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#75176
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