Oh gosh, the through-mount cabling is such a great thing. I use it on my Mach1 and can imagine working without it. The Mach2 still has its version of that, but of course its requirements mean less

For me, the 1100 makes more sense. Bigger payload, splittable, more cable-through-the-mount options. And I prefer servos over steppers. "My advice is always free and worth every penny!" -Christopher

I just went full hog on the 1100 with the AEL variant. Here's one thing that Paige explained to me. You can reserve an AE or AEL model now and, if you need to, downgrade the order to a regular

As I mentioned in Andrew's thread, my re-greasing of the Dec motor gears didn't go smoothly. I damaged one of the two brass axle shoulder bolts by over-tightening (I know, I was warned in the

Once you buy a Mach 2 GTO or 1100 GTO, you will never look back to your G11. It <G11> will become a door stop or large paperweight that will end up listed for sale on Cloudy Nights or

On Fri, Mar 5, 2021 at 09:36 AM, dvjbaja wrote: And if you don't like the 1100, it's an easy aftermarket sell. Over the years I have had an AP900, an AP1200, another AP900 and then a Mach2. I can't

Mark, Pay the Piper. Buy the 1100. Sell the G11, you'll not buy another mount again. And if you don't like the 1100, it's an easy aftermarket sell. - j

Didn’t know I could use PayPal. thanks

The Renishaws are rugged industrial quality encoders that are used worldwide in automation and robotic equipment. We have mounts that go back 20 years and not had a single encoder failure. The encoder

On Fri, Mar 5, 2021 at 07:02 AM, Bill Long wrote: Only I can screw it up (the first time). 🙂 Hey Bill, I’m also in that club! Keith

The ring connector ID is 3/8" according to https://powerwerx.com/powerpole-pp75-supply-cable-8-gauge. It's designed to fit the Powerwerx DC power supplies.

Tonight, I just got the notification on the availability of a new AP1100. What should I do? Prior to the $1700 price increase, I was thinking I would get the 1st available Mach2 or AP1100, but

I do, and the pertinent part does not use the ASCOM API. :-) -Ray

Hi Tom If you ask George at A-P he can tell you what you will need based on your load, but for reference, when I am running my 1100 mount with a 60 pound load I need 3 X 18 lb. and 1 X 10 lb.

Once every two years or so. Its really not hard to do. Only I can screw it up (the first time).🙂

Here is a stupid question. I may have missed this. At what recommended frequency should we try to re grease any of the mounts. I have a 1600. Thanks in advance for any responses.

Hi Bob The nominal ID is 1/4-inch. I measured the ID at 0.255". I am not sure it matters but the OD of the rings is 0.472" Mike

The experience of re-greasing the mounts is fine. AP documentation is good. It even tells people (like me) to not let the cover dangle and rip wires out. I did not see that part and had the negative

Thanks Ray.  I'm aware of the TargetDeclination and TargetRightAscentions properties, if that is what you are referring to.  I think I'd also need a TargetSideOfPier to determine whether or not the

Have had my Mach1 for more years than I remember. It is operating fine just as it is so I’ll leave it alone. But, I do see how regreasing can be a good thing if needed. JimP Get Outlook for iOS