The 1100/1600 encoder mounts use the original park positions based on time. That's because the encoders are attached to the worm wheel, not the output shaft. There was no way to attach any encoders to

Hi, congratulations on the new mount. Search on Mach2 case. Here is a thread from last year that I started on the same topic: https://ap-gto.groups.io/g/main/topic/74420921#70483 -- Dean

Never mind. Only needed with encoders.

I was notified yesterday that my Mach2 is shipping this week. I am excited. I tried unsuccessfully, to find related threads as I am sure this has been asked before, but please indulge. Can one of you

Thanks Ray

Shailesh, > To view the "ProgramData" folder you will need to go to the Windows control panel , select "Appearance and > Personalization", and find the "folder options" dialog. Select the View

Thanks Jim

Here’s the Mach2 with the Meade12-ACF (this is an early version with the smooth glossy tube and the “RC” label). Also attached is a Clement focuser (kinda heavy) , Lumicon GEG with reducer

Roland, Thanks for the quick answer regarding orthogonality not affecting the polar alignment method. This was a bit of a surprise to me but after thinking about it, I think I understand. It

What is that scope and camera combo on the bottom?

Quite the setup. The Mach 2 is an amazingly good performer even under significant load. I personally think it's the best encoder mount on the market in it's price range and it's not even close. Would

Mike, It is always best to tie off the cables to support them. Clear Skies, Marj Christen Astro-Physics 11250 Forest Hills Road Machesney Park, IL 61115 Phone:

I use off-axis guiding and lock my focuser, so there is no effect from cables dragging. Might be a problem if you use a separate guide scope? Rolando

Yes, 10 F6.3 Mak-Cass, QSI-WSG8, 130GTX, QuadTT, and ZWO 2600 Cmos. Along with several dovetail plates, etc. Rolando

Hi Roland I don't have any ringing with my setup but I was wondering if having those cable bundles just hanging off the back of the cameras in your setup can cause guiding issues with non-AE mounts.

That's awesome. I have not had any problems with my 12.5" iDK and PL16803 on the Mach 2. I did not try adding a GTX on top though. I would not have enough counterweights to safely do that though. Is

It worked!! Yahoo! Thank you so very much. Now, if I can just remember what I did! Jim Get Outlook for iOS

In Photoshop, open the “Help” Menu at the top all the way to the right. Type in “Channel”, press Enter and click on “Channel.” You will have all kinds of options on how to set up your

Some quirk of Win10 - see below To view the "ProgramData" folder you will need to go to the Windows control panel , select "Appearance and Personalization", and find the "folder options" dialog.

In order to see the effects of really overloading the mount, I put about 80 lb of equipment on it and moved the counterweights way down on an extended shaft, as you can see in the image. Yes indeed I