Thanks for the photos Paul. Looks like one of my big Pelican cases might do the trick. Phil

"dr_feelbad" <pgood@...> wrote: MI and notice on the case. Does anyone have I have the Mach1 in a Storm i2750: http://gallery.photo.net/photo/6807884-lg.jpg As my wife illustrates it's not as sturdy

Drew To test this I would find which way the tube is heavy then when it is on the side that guides badly add some weight to ensure you reverse the imbalace. If this solves the problem you know you

problems. Adjust the Dec drift the result. Roger. Will do. But not tonight. Tonight is a "Major Holiday" (my wife's birthday). I should be able to do that Thurs night. In doing this should I try for

a I did post images. The images are screen captures in the Word document I posted in the Files section under "Dec Tracking Problem". In that Word document the text describing the conditions

wrote: Yes, I considered that. If that is the case shouldn't I be able to fix that problem by adjusting the Dec Balance either Camera or Objective heavy? I've tried that but it doesn't seem to be

It wuld help if you could post a screen shot (jpeg) of your MaximDL program showing the tracking chart. It is infinitely easier to see a chart than trying to wade through thousands of numbers. Roland

Hello, I've very excited as I got the email saying I'll be included in the next shipment of Mach1GTOs to go out. I currently have a Mountain Instruments MI-250 and am very happy with it but I'm

Hi – One possible cause may be that you have backlash in the Dec axis plus a tube that is not balanced front to back. Dec corrections tend to be in one direction due to the change in refraction with

andrew.j.smith1905@... writes: The screen shots that he posted do not show any significant backlash - no delay in Dec reversals. Roland christen ************** It's Tax Time! Get

ancient.sull@... writes: Don't change anything, just do the tests. Roland Christen ************** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money &amp; Finance.

ancient.sull@... writes: Step 1) Place the scope in the position where you have the most problems. Take the same screen shot with both Dec relays turned off in Maxim. Adjust the scale so you

ancient.sull@... writes: Post an image of the tracking chart so we can see what is happening. Roland Christen ************** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money &amp;

I am still having a problem with tracking in Dec. I may have trouble expressing clearly what is going on so please ask if this isn't clear. The problem is very reproducible, but _only_ in Dec and

Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the ap-gto group. File : /Dec Tracking problem/Dec Tracking Problem.doc

Tom, i took delivery of a Mach1 in 2/07. While I don't use it nearly enough, it is a great piece of hardware/technology. The AP folks will guide you into getting the right mounting plate for your

That's great news Tom. I would suggest a call to the Astro-Physics support staff. They are very knowledgeable and helpful and could probably arrange to have whatever you need shipped out with the

I just received notification that my Mach 1 will arrive in about 3 weeks. I will use this with a 1995 A.P. 130 f/6 on a Eagle 6" tripod. What acfcessories will I need for this set-up? Counterweights,

Thanks Marj and Roland for the feedback. Larry your

We are assembling now and should start shipping the first ones soon and will continue to ship for a few months. We have not finished the notification process yet, so if you are on the list, keep an