Ray, I am able to run "AP Log Zipper", there are 2 files shown in the app: ap.ini and Setting.apdb, however both were dated 12/29/2018. Maybe I did not enable ASCOM log. Yanzhe

>>>They have not figured out yet that sending the mount via a relative time move, such as is used in every autoguiding program i am fairly sure most (all?) imaging applications that use platesolving

That is because SGP sends a new co-ordinate, a co-ordinate slew, to the mount. It is basically sending the mount to a new position each time, so that always triggers a safety slew when the scope is

Duncan, I have used it and you don't have to do anything special in SGP. APCC has to be setup with East and West meridian limits and the checkbox to allow CW up slews within East limits needs to be

Has anybody been able to make counterweight up slews work in APCC Pro when using Sequence Generator Pro Framing and Mozaic wizard to initiate the slew?

Jack I use the PowerWerx for balance on the 1100. I slew at 255 or even 600 rate. You can use either amps or watts. For each axis, if I can get up versus down plus/minus 1 W (roughly plus/minus

Jack, Yes on the Nylon-tipped clutch bolts, but that’s not I greased. At least on my Mach1, I believe there’s a sleeve bearing involved and a big flat greased surface between the two parts

Woody, As far as re-greasing the clutches, I do not see a way to do that. I removed the clutch bolts before and, if memory serves me, they had nylon tips that pressed against the internal metal disc.

Thanks Rolando. tony

Is that before or after the Jello goes in? Bryan

Bonus that you can have a shot after each motor and wheel combo is complete as you go.

Everclear will work too and it's not hazardous Rolando

Clever! Rolando

Mike Thanks for the upload! They are much more useful than the one I received. George: Thanks for the offer. As you know, I got the file from Mike. RE: Solvent. I was not keen on mineral spirits

Actually it’s not the clutch surfaces that need lubrication, but the clutch bearings – which are not ball or roller bearings – at least on the original Mach1. And in just looking this up in

I’ve not heard of a procedure for lubricating the clutches on these mounts. Do you have a pointer to instructions? My AP1600 declination clutch is pretty stiff, and has been since day one, but

I ended up "modifying" an Astro-Physics DOVEKREP so it would work with the 1600GTO Mount. Modifying an Astro-Physics DOVEKREP to fit a 1600GTO Mount

Jack, That does seem like a lot of friction. I’m not sure about the AP1600’s clutch mechanism, but I suspect my old Mach1 is similar. And in that case, the clutch system can be lubricated

Not sure what the procedure is on a Mach 1, but the only mistake I made was having the motor box cover slip out from my grip and the black lead on the motor popped off. Totally avoidable problem. The

+1 for a video. I have a Mach1. I am outside the US and I am not mechanically wise or inspired to risk damaging the mouny. If repair is needed, it will be quite expensive to send the mount to AP and