Sorry for all the duplicate posts I thought they got lost somewhere. USB connectors are fine if you don't plug and unplug them a lot, hence the hub or ethernet converter. I mount my 3104 REX and

Hi Jeff I think it depends :) for a mach2 and perhaps a modest focal length/image scale, you could easily get away with just a model and no guiding As image scale gets more fine, everything becomes

A question for those of you more experienced with AE mounts... Is "classical auto guiding" required if the mount has absolute encoders, and an APPM model is created? (I.e. auto-guiding with a

Here are the requirements, simplified: I have been using the AP1600 both in the field and at home, always for imaging. I’m moving it into an observatory and will not be using it in the field

For me, it is much more about the horrid, unreliable, easily-corroded and short-lived USB connectors. And I NEVER attempt any USB connection over 1.5 meters. All of the various shortcomings and

Jim, I think that running USB2 and USB3 devices on the same hub is OK if it’s a “good” hub with each port being independent. My understanding is that cheaper hubs share USB ports

Christopher, I have a couple of flat USB3 (not ZWO’s) that I mostly use for charging my Android phone and tablet. But they’re real USB3 cables and I can download photos and the like.

Here's my 2 cents.. tho i'm having a bit of a problem parsing the "requirements"... Essentially.. you want a permanent mount for visual use in the observatory , in addition to the AP1600? And another

I have used startech cables and especially their usb hubs. Very good quality.

I use 2 venders for my USB cables. Cables to Go and Star Tech IMHO if you are going more than 10 feet I would consider a Ethernet converter. ICRON makes 2 versions. take your pick. but if you are

Christopher I have used cables from two sources, both with good results. 1. Cables to go 2. Star Tech.

Chris I have got my USB cables from 2 sources. I have not had trouble with either brand. 1. The Online Cable Store for All Your Cable Needs | C2G (cablestogo.com) 2. We make parts for IT & A/V

I am still waiting on my Mach 2 but I thought I would chime in on how I solved my USB problems. Right now I have a Celestron CGX mount I had nothing but trouble getting my mount to talk to my computer

I have the QHY600 M Pro version with SGP with Eagle 4 running latest windows no connection problem or cooling problem whatever. The data is voluminous ~120mb per sub However back Focus is very tricky

I would get on APs wait list for the 1100 and Mach2. Then I would put want ads up on AMart and CN. I have gotten an AP600 Goto and two Mach1s that way in the last year. I would only buy another brand

I would use the Mach1 as the portable imaging mount. Most of the time, it would be carrying the 130GTX. Occasionally, I would mount my 80mm refractor for wide field work. That said, I put my C14

" BTW, why would you want to use beta software from any manufacturer at a dark site? That seems like a risky decision that could cost you imaging time if something goes wrong." Amen to that. I

The biggest OTA I would put on a Mach1 or Mach2 would be a C11. And in fact a C11 on my Mach1 isn't as stable as I would like. IMHO, an 1100 or a 900 is perfect for a C14. I have used both mounts with

Since retiring, I am changing how I regard my astronomy gear. I have an AP1600 with Absolute Encoders, and an AP1100 (without encoders). I keep them both up to date with the latest CP4 firmware, etc.

Christopher Erickson wrote: >>> All flat cables still have twisted pairs inside. USB specification. Has anyone cut open a ZWO cable and looked? They sure do not feel to the hand like there is