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Re: Mach2 transport case?

Fwiw... I put the Mach2 in the original AP shipping box to get some measurements: - First , I removed two sides of the supplied foam from the box, i.e. the box has the "bottom" foam, and a short

By Jeffc · #77202 ·

Re: Pier for 1100GTO #Guiding

Should be able to find a suitable piece of pipe at a scrap yard. I would get a piece of 8" Sch40 pipe, weld a 1/4" flat plate on top and an 8" ANSI150# flange on the bottom. I would pour a concrete

By Don Anderson · #77201 ·

Re: Mach2 transport case?

I purchased a pelican 1640 case for my Mach 2. I’ve had the case for just under a year. As you can see, I can fit the mount, cables, GTOCP5 and GTOCP5 tripod attachment along with the

By Richard · #77200 ·

Re: Pier for 1100GTO #Guiding

Something to keep in mind is that deflection of a pipe with an end load is equal to F*L^3/(E * D_o^3 * Delta_D), where F is the applied force, E is the modulus of elasticity, L is the length of the

By Luca Marinelli · #77199 ·

Re: Pier for 1100GTO #Guiding

For my 1100GTO, I built a cement pier that runs over 4 feet under ground and is about 15 feet above street level with Pier-Tech adjustable steel pier on top of that. It has worked great for over 3

By Bruce Donzanti · #77198 ·

Re: Pier for 1100GTO #Guiding

This is all really great information. Thanks every body. Don

By Donald Gaines · #77197 ·

Re: Pier for 1100GTO #Guiding

For my incoming 1100GTO I ended up buying a SB pier designed for the MX/MX+. It is 10" OD and have 1/2" plates top and bottom. Like others above, I have it attached to a 18" dia, 6ft concrete poured

By Pete Mumbower · #77196 ·

Re: Pier for 1100GTO #Guiding

Hi Don Robert Berta had some really good comments about the benefits of using a bolt down design. I also like the 5-inch schedule 80 pipe idea from Keith Olsen. What would the same length except

By M Hambrick · #77195 ·

Re: Pier for 1100GTO #Guiding

I have built two steel piers for my roll-off roof observatory last Summer. They are both extremely stable, one carries the Mach2 with an FSQ106 and the other a AP1100 with a 10in f4 Newtonian. I have

By Luca Marinelli · #77194 ·

Re: Help Parking AP 900 in TheSky #ASCOM_V2_Driver

https://www.gralak.com/apdriver/help/index.html?tour_of_the_handbox_window.htm -Ray

By Ray Gralak · #77193 ·

Re: Help Parking AP 900 in TheSky #ASCOM_V2_Driver

So, I've found my way to the AP V2 5.30 driver manual. It mentions and explains a "handbox window" that seems to be an on-screen version of the handset. This could be very useful. But I see no way

By Bob Gillette · #77192 ·

Re: Pier for 1100GTO #Guiding

What do you guys think about the Le Sueur pier? It’s designed to accommodate many of the adapters for various mounts. Not sure, but I’ve seen many for sale on CN and AM Jack ~

By Stone, Jack G · #77191 ·

Re: Pier for 1100GTO #Guiding

If you bury the tube in the concrete you are locked in to the orientation and any shift over time. This can be a big issue if you have climate that is in the snow belt like me. It is far better to

By Robert Berta · #77190 ·

Re: Pier for 1100GTO #Guiding

If you really want a heavy duty pier get a schedule 80 pipe and have a plate welded on top and bottom. Mine is 5" nominal(5 1/2" OD) 3/8" thickness and about 21 lbs per foot for my OBS with my

By Keith Olsen · #77189 · Edited

Re: Mach2 transport case?

Nope. It is much larger. Won’t fit the pelican 1610.

By Kenneth Tan · #77188 ·

Re: Pier for 1100GTO #Guiding

Hi Mike, I was thinking sand at first, but concrete may be a better idea. What are your thoughts on it? Don

By Donald Gaines · #77187 ·

Re: Pier for 1100GTO #Guiding

Hi Don That sounds like a good design. Are you also planning to fill the pier with concrete or sand when you bury it in the ground ? The advantage to a plain pier is that it will allow you a little

By M Hambrick · #77186 ·

Re: Mach2 transport case?

I picked up the Pelican Case referenced in the manual for the Mach 2 but its still in the box and is on my weekend project list to get configured. Have others done this? What modifications were needed

By Bill Long · #77185 ·

Re: Pier for 1100GTO #Guiding

Hi, I’m new to the group but it looks like I’m going to be getting an 1100GTO as well. I am familiar with Astro-Physics piers and I think they are extremely well made, very solid, and work

By Donald Gaines · #77184 ·

Re: Mach2 transport case?

Jeff - My solution will deviate a bit from what others have suggested. It very much depends on your intended use. I originally kept my Mach 1 head in a Pelican 1610 rolling case because I needed the

By Kevin Cook · #77183 ·

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