Believe me, it's not the mount that's not connecting. It's strictly a computer issue. You have to go into Device Manager and find out which com port is available to the mount and then set the ASCOM

My 1100GTO mount is back to its old tricks. It has been connecting fine for weeks, and all I did was change out the battery in the laptop, and last night all I got was “No response from mount”

Lots of ideas. I’m liking the hydraulic table from harbor freight because I’m loading a truss tube RC, 14”, about 65lbs without focuser and the rest. So no tube rings just dovetail. I’m

Michael There was a thread a while back on loading a heavy OTA on a tall pier/mount. https://ap-gto.groups.io/g/main/topic/82488870#78246 Useful approaches from several people, including Roland

No need to go "some more" beyond finger tight. I have actually forgotten to tighten the clutches at all and not noticed - slewing and guiding still worked.

No problem. In hindsight you can probably get away with 2-18, 1-10, 1-5. Notice on my photo how the 10 is almost flush with the 18s up top. The 10 is in the middle when I have my imaging train on

I run a C14 on my AP1100, which is close to 55 lb with accessories. I use 3 of the larger diameter weights and it’s just about perfect with the weights at the top of the shaft. The counterweights

Hey Sébastien - just one thing I can comment on: >>>If so, I was wondering if I should ONLY tick the "Enable Dec Arc Tracking" checkbox or if I do also need to tick the "Enable Tracking Correction"

Dec arc tracking is for doing unguided imaging on one object along the track. It really isn't intended for pointing, so it is of limited use for that. If you want both, you need to make a full sky

Hello Howard, I'm also trying to learn the ropes of the new Dec Arc Tracking feature for portable use (with a new model each night). Please keep in mind I'm totally new at modeling in general. At this

Eric, thanks for the input! I’ve got that same honking hunk of optical magic!! So maybe; 3-18 1-10 1-5 Sent from Smallbiz Yahoo Mail for iPhone

I’m assuming your Mach1 has the upgraded shaft since the previous owner is using those CW on the 1100. Make sure it’s the 1.875” shaft before ordering. I don’t think the 30lb will fit as the

In my experience if your OTA+imaging train weighs 55lbs you need more than this since it is recommended to keep the largest CWs close to the top to reduce moment arm swings and then fine balance with

Thank you Howard, Will try this next time, I’ll let you know. Andrea

Excellent, thank you all for the responses!! Next question is that I need to buy counterweights as the previous owner is using on his 1100. My current set up weighs about 40lbs and new scope which I

Well , more like delegated to the light work:)

We recommend both the FTDI dongles and the Keyspan by Tripp-Lite. Both have excellent drivers. We now sell the FTDI USB to Serial converter because we use the FTDI chipset in the GTOCP4/5. The same

Michael, ownership of your new AP mount means your Losmandy & iOptron mounts will now become doorstops or paperweights 😃 Fernando

Hi Andrea, for portable setups, the APCC Dec Arc feature is amazing! It is perfect for your situation. I would definitely run 3 arcs if you can spare the time – one right on the target

I agree the USB->serial converter is all you need to be happy with the CP3. The FTDI chipset has been the standard for about 20 years, and you can download drivers direct from them. The Prolific