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Re: CP3 Power Connector
Bill Long
Thanks Roland.
After my snafu with the DEC motor on the 1100 (my fault) the (new to me but used) Mach 1 went into service last night. Works like a dream as expected. :)
From: main@ap-gto.groups.io <main@ap-gto.groups.io> on behalf of uncarollo2 <chris1011@...> via groups.io <chris1011@...>
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2020 2:53 PM To: main@ap-gto.groups.io <main@ap-gto.groups.io> Subject: Re: [ap-gto] CP3 Power Connector Yes, center is pos.
Rolando
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From: Bill Long <bill@...> To: main@ap-gto.groups.io <main@ap-gto.groups.io> Sent: Tue, Jun 2, 2020 4:47 pm Subject: [ap-gto] CP3 Power Connector
Simple question here -- on the CP3 box I assume the 12V power accepts a 2.1x5.5 center positive 12 volt cable - correct? I would like to just use a Powerpole cable I have here vs the cig plug one.
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Re: CP3 Power Connector
Roland Christen
Yes, center is pos.
Rolando
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From: Bill Long <bill@...> To: main@ap-gto.groups.io <main@ap-gto.groups.io> Sent: Tue, Jun 2, 2020 4:47 pm Subject: [ap-gto] CP3 Power Connector
Simple question here -- on the CP3 box I assume the 12V power accepts a 2.1x5.5 center positive 12 volt cable - correct? I would like to just use a Powerpole cable I have here vs the cig plug one.
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Re: NGC5371 and surrounding galaxies
Roland Christen
That is really nice to hear.
Thanks,
Rolando
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From: Dominique Durand via groups.io <dom33.durand@...> To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Sent: Tue, Jun 2, 2020 4:42 pm Subject: Re: [ap-gto] NGC5371 and surrounding galaxies Superb Rolando,the Mach2 is really made to relieve us of the guide.
I tested the 2nd evening for my Mach2 after a 35 point modeling of the 600 "poses on M109 ... with round stars as I had rarely succeeded with guide.
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Re: NGC5371 and surrounding galaxies
Roland Christen
We have one more obscure bug to fix, and Liam and I have to finish the keypad instructions.
Rolando
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From: Dean Jacobsen <deanjacobsen@...> To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Sent: Tue, Jun 2, 2020 4:31 pm Subject: Re: [ap-gto] NGC5371 and surrounding galaxies Excellent!
Looking forward to the release of the new keypad software. -- Dean Jacobsen http://astrophoto.net/wp/ Image Gallery - http://astrophoto.net/wp/image-gallery/ Astrobin - https://www.astrobin.com/users/deanjacobsen/
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Re: NGC5371 and surrounding galaxies
Cheng-Yang Tan
Hi Rolando, That's an interesting technique. I usually use 5 min subs. I'll try it out the next time. cytan
On Tuesday, June 2, 2020, 04:49:48 PM CDT, uncarollo2 <chris1011@...> via groups.io <chris1011@...> wrote:
10 minute subs x 12
I like to expose until the central part of the galaxy is near saturation, but does not exceed it. That way the core is not blown out and no detail is lost there.
Rolando
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From: Brian Valente <bvalente@...> To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Sent: Tue, Jun 2, 2020 4:24 pm Subject: Re: [ap-gto] NGC5371 and surrounding galaxies Rolando that's great
how long was each exposure?
On Tue, Jun 2, 2020 at 2:14 PM uncarollo2 <chris1011@...> via groups.io <chris1011=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: NGC5371 and surrounding galaxies
Roland Christen
10 minute subs x 12
I like to expose until the central part of the galaxy is near saturation, but does not exceed it. That way the core is not blown out and no detail is lost there.
Rolando
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From: Brian Valente <bvalente@...> To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Sent: Tue, Jun 2, 2020 4:24 pm Subject: Re: [ap-gto] NGC5371 and surrounding galaxies Rolando that's great
how long was each exposure?
On Tue, Jun 2, 2020 at 2:14 PM uncarollo2 <chris1011@...> via groups.io <chris1011=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
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CP3 Power Connector
Bill Long
Simple question here -- on the CP3 box I assume the 12V power accepts a 2.1x5.5 center positive 12 volt cable - correct? I would like to just use a Powerpole cable I have here vs the cig plug one.
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Re: NGC5371 and surrounding galaxies
Dominique Durand
Superb Rolando,the Mach2 is really made to relieve us of the guide.
I tested the 2nd evening for my Mach2 after a 35 point modeling of the 600 "poses on M109 ... with round stars as I had rarely succeeded with guide.
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Re: NGC5371 and surrounding galaxies
Excellent!
Looking forward to the release of the new keypad software. -- Dean Jacobsen http://astrophoto.net/wp/ Image Gallery - http://astrophoto.net/wp/image-gallery/ Astrobin - https://www.astrobin.com/users/deanjacobsen/
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Re: NGC5371 and surrounding galaxies
Rolando that's great how long was each exposure?
On Tue, Jun 2, 2020 at 2:14 PM uncarollo2 <chris1011@...> via groups.io <chris1011=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
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NGC5371 and surrounding galaxies
Roland Christen
Hi Astronuts,
I joined AstroBin and posted my first image. Hope the link works:
https://www.astrobin.com/full/vsz056/0/?nc=user
This is an image taken with the Mach2 and 160EDF refractor, unguided over a period of 2 hours. I modeled a path that the object would take with 3 data points and let MaximDL take a set of images until the scope ran out of room and stopped at the limit. I'm shooting in very light polluted skies, the Moon was up and bright, so i was pleased that i was able to record some very faint stuff.
No guide scope was used, no field flattener, just the 160 refractor straight to the 8300 chip. Larger chips would need a flattener of course.
Rolando
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Re: Keypad Error
#Keypad
... what George said. :-)
Tom, I got my can of Deoxit from Amazon. -- Dean Jacobsen http://astrophoto.net/wp/ Image Gallery - http://astrophoto.net/wp/image-gallery/ Astrobin - https://www.astrobin.com/users/deanjacobsen/
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Re: Keypad Error
#Keypad
George
De-Oxit can be purchased through Amazon or you can find it in local electronic supply stores. I have been told that music stores that sell musical instruments stock it for bands.
Regards,
George
George Whitney Astro-Physics, Inc. Phone: 815-282-1513 Email: george@...
From: main@ap-gto.groups.io [mailto:main@ap-gto.groups.io]
On Behalf Of DFisch
Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2020 12:51 PM To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Keypad Error #Keypad
Dean, tell me about DEoxit and where best to get it. I use an automotive terminal cleaner, not for battery cables that I’ve used in my dads auto shop years ago, may not be best for finer electronic boards. Tom
On Tue, Jun 2, 2020 at 12:36 Dean Jacobsen <deanjacobsen@...> wrote:
-- TJF MOBILE
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Re: Keypad Error
#Keypad
DFisch
Dean, tell me about DEoxit and where best to get it. I use an automotive terminal cleaner, not for battery cables that I’ve used in my dads auto shop years ago, may not be best for finer electronic boards. Tom
On Tue, Jun 2, 2020 at 12:36 Dean Jacobsen <deanjacobsen@...> wrote: On Tue, Jun 2, 2020 at 06:00 AM, George wrote: --
TJF MOBILE
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Re: Keypad Error
#Keypad
Roland Christen
I assume it is corrupted. Yup!
Rolando
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From: Dean Jacobsen <deanjacobsen@...> To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Sent: Tue, Jun 2, 2020 12:21 pm Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Keypad Error #Keypad On Tue, Jun 2, 2020 at 09:39 AM, uncarollo2 <chris1011@...> wrote:
Keep the keypad powered as you change the battery.Too late. :-) Not a big deal for me to re-load the database. I assume it is corrupted. -- Dean Jacobsen http://astrophoto.net/wp/ Image Gallery - http://astrophoto.net/wp/image-gallery/ Astrobin - https://www.astrobin.com/users/deanjacobsen/
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Re: Keypad Error
#Keypad
On Tue, Jun 2, 2020 at 09:39 AM, uncarollo2 <chris1011@...> wrote:
Keep the keypad powered as you change the battery.Too late. :-) Not a big deal for me to re-load the database. I assume it is corrupted. -- Dean Jacobsen http://astrophoto.net/wp/ Image Gallery - http://astrophoto.net/wp/image-gallery/ Astrobin - https://www.astrobin.com/users/deanjacobsen/
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Re: Keypad Error
#Keypad
Roland Christen
Keep the keypad powered as you change the battery.
Roland
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From: Dean Jacobsen <deanjacobsen@...> To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Sent: Tue, Jun 2, 2020 11:36 am Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Keypad Error #Keypad On Tue, Jun 2, 2020 at 06:00 AM, George wrote:
You may be experiencing some oxidation issues also.Yes, that was the problem. Cleaned the blue board connector and pins with Deoxit and it boots right up. Now to change the battery while I have the keypad open. -- Dean Jacobsen http://astrophoto.net/wp/ Image Gallery - http://astrophoto.net/wp/image-gallery/ Astrobin - https://www.astrobin.com/users/deanjacobsen/
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Re: Keypad Error
#Keypad
On Tue, Jun 2, 2020 at 06:00 AM, George wrote:
You may be experiencing some oxidation issues also.Yes, that was the problem. Cleaned the blue board connector and pins with Deoxit and it boots right up. Now to change the battery while I have the keypad open. -- Dean Jacobsen http://astrophoto.net/wp/ Image Gallery - http://astrophoto.net/wp/image-gallery/ Astrobin - https://www.astrobin.com/users/deanjacobsen/
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Re: Keypad Error
#Keypad
George
Michael,
Chris Erickson has spoken of it with great praise. I have no experience with it and cannot speak to it.
Regards,
George
George Whitney Astro-Physics, Inc. Phone: 815-282-1513 Email: george@...
From: main@ap-gto.groups.io [mailto:main@ap-gto.groups.io]
On Behalf Of Michael Hambrick via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2020 9:48 AM To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Keypad Error #Keypad
Hi George
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Re: Keypad Error
#Keypad
Michael Hambrick <mike.hambrick@...>
Hi George
Would you recommend using a dielectric grease on these connections to minimize / prevent corrosion ? I have never seen any corrosion on my keypad or mount cables, but I have seen some corrosion on the USB cables that plug into my cameras. Best Regards Michael Hambrick ARLANXEO TSR Global Manufacturing Support PO Box 2000 Orange, TX 77631-2000 Phone: +1 (409) 882-2799 email: mike.hambrick@...
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