Hi everyone, I have an AP1100 running APCC Pro with a C14 mounted. I live in suburban San Diego and have been using it on my back patio with a Telegizmo's cover. I want to make the absolutely

Thomas Giannaccini wrote: Storage facilities often rent space in their secured lot to store a trailer. Sometimes getting 24hr access costs a little extra, I think that is a point of negotiation.

Storage facilities often rent space in their secured lot to store a trailer. Sometimes getting 24hr access costs a little extra, I think that is a point of negotiation. I think it just depends on what

Thomas Giannaccini wrote: I’m assuming transporting the entire mount/pier setup fully assembled on a dolly strapped into an enclosed trailer is not an option? While it has a certain

I’m assuming transporting the entire mount/pier setup fully assembled on a dolly strapped into an enclosed trailer is not an option?

Jimwc wrote: Original packing is the best. AP packed it the way they did for a reason. My failing memory is showing here but… when AP packs them, are the gears disengaged, or left engaged? I

I use the attached Husky container from Home Depot to carry my 1100. I don’t need to separate the halves and I just use the foam pieces that it was shipped with to cushion it. CW shaft removed. I

I just put my mount on my front seat and buckled it in, seriously I did. Also, did the same for C14, no issues. Though, now I have an AP1600 so thats a bit too heavy for either seat. So I have been

Hi Cj, The reason you may not have seen it with another mount is that it requires both the client application (PHD2) and the the ASCOM driver (AP V2) to NOT be .NET Framework applications. That's

Home depot and Lowes have plastic "tool boxes" with wheels that work well, I have also used a large Ice chest, just cut the original packing foam to fit at my age wheels are nice. the adapter sounds

I think you will want to post your message on the AP GTO group. That is where all the mount experts hang out and have the expertise to help you. I am also on there and can help you get started with

Thomas Giannaccini wrote: There is a YouTube video where a user recommends 3 Rigid 22” Progear Toolboxes. 1 for Dec, 1 for RA, 1 for miscellaneous. Looked like a really nice setup. Thanks.

There is a YouTube video where a user recommends 3 Rigid 22” Progear Toolboxes. 1 for Dec, 1 for RA, 1 for miscellaneous. Looked like a really nice setup.

Dean Jacobsen wrote: I’m not sure I would want that mount tumbling around in the cabin of my vehicle in the event of an accident. A rollover accident could be quite interesting if the 1100 were

I’m not sure I would want that mount tumbling around in the cabin of my vehicle in the event of an accident. A rollover accident could be quite interesting if the 1100 were to break free. 🤕

I use a simple, plastic tub. I wrap the declination part in a towel and lay it on the bottom of the tub. I set the RA section to zero degrees latitude. It also gets wrapped in a towel

totally agree Roland. I obviously do not have any issue with image processing and other form of deconvolution. I think that what I was pointing at is that a little bit of degradation in the original

If you want to go “basic”, then the shipping boxes work great and hold up well. I transported my AP900 around in the two shipping boxes in the back of my pickup or the trunk of my car for 8 or 9

I have been looking at various cases people have built, planning what to do, but I had a thought and curious if it's a sane one. I am not hauling this through airports or checking baggage. It will

So Ray are you saying this is an issue of PHD2 coding and therefore operation. It curious that I have never had this on anything but with my Mach 1 with its GTOCP4 controller. thanks cj