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Re: #Mach2GTO C14Edge HD rig
#Mach2GTO
Wow, and I thought my Mak 10 was undermounted on the 1100. ???
J
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Wow, and I thought my Mak 10 was undermounted on the 1100. ???
J
Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Note9, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone
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dvjbaja
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#78772
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Re: About APCC and ISS tracking and PC Time
The same clock discipline considerations that exist when syncing time to the PC clock would also exist when syncing to the mount. The PC clock and mount's own clock should also be in sync for reasons
The same clock discipline considerations that exist when syncing time to the PC clock would also exist when syncing to the mount. The PC clock and mount's own clock should also be in sync for reasons
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Dale Ghent
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#78771
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Re: About APCC and ISS tracking and PC Time
Thanks Ray. Although, APCC could still use the GPS time without updating the computer time perhaps, which would get around the admin issue? I guess this could be problematic for other software
Thanks Ray. Although, APCC could still use the GPS time without updating the computer time perhaps, which would get around the admin issue? I guess this could be problematic for other software
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Bob
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#78770
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Re: #Mach2GTO C14Edge HD rig
#Mach2GTO
Mihir --
Fwiw.. I've currently got a Meade12" ACF (labeled "RC" tho) on the Mach2:
- 16" dovetail saddle,
- Pegasus UPBv2,
- QHY268M+FW, (2x2 bin)
- Lumicon GEG (using the reducer only, unguided),
Mihir --
Fwiw.. I've currently got a Meade12" ACF (labeled "RC" tho) on the Mach2:
- 16" dovetail saddle,
- Pegasus UPBv2,
- QHY268M+FW, (2x2 bin)
- Lumicon GEG (using the reducer only, unguided),
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Jeffc
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#78769
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Re: #Mach2GTO C14Edge HD rig
#Mach2GTO
I have this setup - even heavier than yours since I have to add 7-lbs of counter-balance to the front of my OTA. (I can't push the OTA up forward enough since it will bump up against my observatory
I have this setup - even heavier than yours since I have to add 7-lbs of counter-balance to the front of my OTA. (I can't push the OTA up forward enough since it will bump up against my observatory
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deonb
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#78768
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Re: #Mach2GTO C14Edge HD rig
#Mach2GTO
Just my personal opinion, the biggest SCT and cam setup I would put on a Mach2 would be a C11.
My C14 rides on my 1100GTO, which is a very good match for it.
"My advice is always free and worth every
Just my personal opinion, the biggest SCT and cam setup I would put on a Mach2 would be a C11.
My C14 rides on my 1100GTO, which is a very good match for it.
"My advice is always free and worth every
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Christopher Erickson
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#78767
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Re: #Mach2GTO C14Edge HD rig
#Mach2GTO
Hi Roland,
Thanks for the reply. I will be using ZWOASI 174MC camera (not the mini version. Sorry for the typo) for OAG. Will this be ok or do you recommend any different camera? I will also add
Hi Roland,
Thanks for the reply. I will be using ZWOASI 174MC camera (not the mini version. Sorry for the typo) for OAG. Will this be ok or do you recommend any different camera? I will also add
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EmP <padhye.mihir@...>
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#78766
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Re: #Mach2GTO C14Edge HD rig
#Mach2GTO
I cannot comment on the weight capacity, but you should be OK with your OAG
Bryan
I cannot comment on the weight capacity, but you should be OK with your OAG
Bryan
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Worsel
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#78765
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Re: [ap-ug] Mach2 vibration & noise issue from the RA axis
Roland,
Can you also send me that email. My Mach 2 also has that resonance vibration.
Regards,
David C. Finch
df121819@...
Roland,
Can you also send me that email. My Mach 2 also has that resonance vibration.
Regards,
David C. Finch
df121819@...
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davidcfinch9
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#78764
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Re: Question re: Initial setup with GTOCP4
Perfect - looking forward to getting this mount up and running!
Thanks a million for the info.
JT
Perfect - looking forward to getting this mount up and running!
Thanks a million for the info.
JT
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Jil Tardiff
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#78763
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Re: Question: How do I safety replace the CW shaft adapter
The gearbox is not attached to the counterweight shaft adapter. Use a large Phillips head screw driver and tap it with a hammer in CCW direction.
Roland
The gearbox is not attached to the counterweight shaft adapter. Use a large Phillips head screw driver and tap it with a hammer in CCW direction.
Roland
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Roland Christen
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#78762
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Re: Question: How do I safety replace the CW shaft adapter
Hi Roland,
So I don't need to disengage the clutches or the gear box?
I can definitely tap with the best of 'em :)
cytan
Hi Roland,
So I don't need to disengage the clutches or the gear box?
I can definitely tap with the best of 'em :)
cytan
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Cheng-Yang Tan
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#78761
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Re: #Mach2GTO C14Edge HD rig
#Mach2GTO
You are going to guide a C14 with a mini-guide camera? It will not work well because the C14 and guide scope will not be in sync for very long (differential flex, mirror shift, etc etc). Bad idea
You are going to guide a C14 with a mini-guide camera? It will not work well because the C14 and guide scope will not be in sync for very long (differential flex, mirror shift, etc etc). Bad idea
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Roland Christen
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#78760
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Re: Question: How do I safety replace the CW shaft adapter
Tap the Allen wrench with a hammer and it will loosen the adapter.
Roland
Tap the Allen wrench with a hammer and it will loosen the adapter.
Roland
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Roland Christen
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#78759
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Re: [ap-ug] Mach2 vibration & noise issue from the RA axis
The stepper motors will hit resonant points if the belt tension is set too high. If you send me an e-mail I will walk you thru setting the belt tension so it doesn't do that.
Roland
The stepper motors will hit resonant points if the belt tension is set too high. If you send me an e-mail I will walk you thru setting the belt tension so it doesn't do that.
Roland
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Roland Christen
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#78758
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#Mach2GTO C14Edge HD rig
#Mach2GTO
Hi Roland,
Can the Mach2GTO (with AP 16" EAsy balace dovetail on Eagle 6 mount) comfortably handle the below OTA and image train -
C14 Edge HD OTA
Additional Losmandy Dovetail bar on top of OTA
C14
Hi Roland,
Can the Mach2GTO (with AP 16" EAsy balace dovetail on Eagle 6 mount) comfortably handle the below OTA and image train -
C14 Edge HD OTA
Additional Losmandy Dovetail bar on top of OTA
C14
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EmP <padhye.mihir@...>
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#78757
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Re: About APCC and ISS tracking and PC Time
>>>For GPS devices that emit standard NMEA time sentences over a serial (COM) port, there is NMEATime2 ($20) or the older, free version, NMEATime.
just for the heck of it, i purchase NMEATime2 and an
>>>For GPS devices that emit standard NMEA time sentences over a serial (COM) port, there is NMEATime2 ($20) or the older, free version, NMEATime.
just for the heck of it, i purchase NMEATime2 and an
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Brian Valente
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#78756
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Re: About APCC and ISS tracking and PC Time
Dale Ghent said:
One thing to realize is that NMEA time is inherently inaccurate, exacerbated by USB serial delays. Most GPS chips also emit a PPS or 1PPS (1 pulse per second) electrical signal
Dale Ghent said:
One thing to realize is that NMEA time is inherently inaccurate, exacerbated by USB serial delays. Most GPS chips also emit a PPS or 1PPS (1 pulse per second) electrical signal
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ap@CaptivePhotons.com
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#78755
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Re: Question: How do I safety replace the CW shaft adapter
You just need more leverage than what an allen wrench can provide. Use a longer device, such as a long phillips head screw driver, instead.
You just need more leverage than what an allen wrench can provide. Use a longer device, such as a long phillips head screw driver, instead.
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Dale Ghent
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#78754
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Question: How do I safety replace the CW shaft adapter
Hi guys,
I just received the new AP1100 CW shaft adapter with SS insert and I want to replace the existing one without the SS insert. I removed the CW shaft and my telescope and then in the park 3
Hi guys,
I just received the new AP1100 CW shaft adapter with SS insert and I want to replace the existing one without the SS insert. I removed the CW shaft and my telescope and then in the park 3
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Cheng-Yang Tan
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#78753
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