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Re: Mach 2 Best Practice with PC
#Mach2GTO
I really enjoy using the Pocket Power box and the Ultimate Power box V2. However, when I got my Pocket Power box last year it lasted a month before two of the power outputs quit working and my
I really enjoy using the Pocket Power box and the Ultimate Power box V2. However, when I got my Pocket Power box last year it lasted a month before two of the power outputs quit working and my
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Charles Thompson
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#70087
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Re: Mach 2 Best Practice with PC
#Mach2GTO
I assume that you are looking for each of the components that are running from that power supply. If so, I have:
AP1600GTO CP4
Pegasus Ultimate PowerBox v2 (which supplies power to the dew
I assume that you are looking for each of the components that are running from that power supply. If so, I have:
AP1600GTO CP4
Pegasus Ultimate PowerBox v2 (which supplies power to the dew
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W Hilmo
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#70086
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Re: AP 1200 won't unpark via APCC
Hi All,
Original poster here, I got together, virtually, with my local computer guy. We tracked the problem down to a faulty network switch. Happened to have a replacement and everything is up and
Hi All,
Original poster here, I got together, virtually, with my local computer guy. We tracked the problem down to a faulty network switch. Happened to have a replacement and everything is up and
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Dan Simpson
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#70085
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Re: Mach 2 Best Practice with PC
#Mach2GTO
Nice Wade ! When you are set up at homewhat are you running off of the Powewerx power supply ?
Best Regards
Michael Hambrick
ARLANXEO
TSR Global Manufacturing Support
PO Box 2000
Orange, TX
Nice Wade ! When you are set up at homewhat are you running off of the Powewerx power supply ?
Best Regards
Michael Hambrick
ARLANXEO
TSR Global Manufacturing Support
PO Box 2000
Orange, TX
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Michael Hambrick <mike.hambrick@...>
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#70084
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Re: Mach 2 Best Practice with PC
#Mach2GTO
I am pretty sure that it is. I just went out and measured and the column is 24”. The bottom of the AP1600 is about 32” above the ground.
I am pretty sure that it is. I just went out and measured and the column is 24”. The bottom of the AP1600 is about 32” above the ground.
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W Hilmo
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#70083
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Re: Mach 2 Best Practice with PC
#Mach2GTO
I like it quite a lot. It replaces three other pieces of gear: an Optec FocusLynx, a DewBuster and a USB hub. I also like that it’s easy to mount to the top rail on the scope. It allows me to
I like it quite a lot. It replaces three other pieces of gear: an Optec FocusLynx, a DewBuster and a USB hub. I also like that it’s easy to mount to the top rail on the scope. It allows me to
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W Hilmo
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#70082
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Re: Mach2 Status Update
Hi Karen,
I just signed up :)
Thanks!
cytan
Hi Karen,
I just signed up :)
Thanks!
cytan
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Cheng-Yang Tan
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#70081
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Re: Mach 2 Best Practice with PC
#Mach2GTO
Thanks for the picture! Is that the 24" portable pier?
Thanks,
Charles
Sent from mobile device.
Thanks for the picture! Is that the 24" portable pier?
Thanks,
Charles
Sent from mobile device.
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Charles Thompson
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#70080
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Re: Mach 2 Best Practice with PC
#Mach2GTO
Wade how do you like that pegasus powerbox?
i've been curious about it, but it's a little pricey and i don't need the focus motor controller.
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Brian
Brian Valente
portfolio
Wade how do you like that pegasus powerbox?
i've been curious about it, but it's a little pricey and i don't need the focus motor controller.
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Brian
Brian Valente
portfolio
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Brian Valente
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#70079
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Re: Mach 2 Best Practice with PC
#Mach2GTO
I just uploaded a picture of the setup to my Astrobin gallery:
https://www.astrobin.com/gtynd2/
-Wade
I just uploaded a picture of the setup to my Astrobin gallery:
https://www.astrobin.com/gtynd2/
-Wade
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W Hilmo
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#70078
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Re: Mach2 Status Update
Hello Cytan,
We were in the middle of the second run of Mach2s when Illinois went into shutdown. Many of the parts are already machined, some have gone through anodizing, and some electronics are
Hello Cytan,
We were in the middle of the second run of Mach2s when Illinois went into shutdown. Many of the parts are already machined, some have gone through anodizing, and some electronics are
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Karen Christen
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#70077
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Re: Mach 2 Best Practice with PC
#Mach2GTO
Yes, it would be interesting to see a picture. Sounds like a nice setup.
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Dean Jacobsen
http://astrophoto.net/wp/
Image Gallery - http://astrophoto.net/wp/image-gallery/
Astrobin -
Yes, it would be interesting to see a picture. Sounds like a nice setup.
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Dean Jacobsen
http://astrophoto.net/wp/
Image Gallery - http://astrophoto.net/wp/image-gallery/
Astrobin -
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Dean Jacobsen
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#70076
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Re: Mach 2 Best Practice with PC
#Mach2GTO
This setup sounds really great. Can you share a picture of your Apache case and it's contents. I'm starting to really love that idea. In fact, I think my plan is to copy your setup exactly!
This setup sounds really great. Can you share a picture of your Apache case and it's contents. I'm starting to really love that idea. In fact, I think my plan is to copy your setup exactly!
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Rick Socarras
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#70075
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Re: Mach 2 Best Practice with PC
#Mach2GTO
The keypad was not shipped with my order. I assume the final software has not been released.
The keypad was not shipped with my order. I assume the final software has not been released.
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Rick Socarras
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#70074
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Re: Mach 2 Best Practice with PC
#Mach2GTO
Frank,
Thankyou. The Mach 2 has a USB and power running through it so I need to figure out if below the mount or the moving side is best. I'm also running headless with an industrial PC that runs at
Frank,
Thankyou. The Mach 2 has a USB and power running through it so I need to figure out if below the mount or the moving side is best. I'm also running headless with an industrial PC that runs at
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Rick Socarras
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#70073
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Re: Mach2 Status Update
Hi Karen,
This is probably too soon to ask, but when do you think the next batch will be made? I’m seriously thinking of buying one and would like to know the approximate wait time if I put myself
Hi Karen,
This is probably too soon to ask, but when do you think the next batch will be made? I’m seriously thinking of buying one and would like to know the approximate wait time if I put myself
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Cheng-Yang Tan
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#70072
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Re: Mach 2 Best Practice with PC
#Mach2GTO
I have a small form factor PC (a Core i5) installed in an Apache case, along
with a RigRunner, an Ethernet hub and a wireless router. I also have a
Pegasus Astro Ultimate PowerBox V2 mounted to the
I have a small form factor PC (a Core i5) installed in an Apache case, along
with a RigRunner, an Ethernet hub and a wireless router. I also have a
Pegasus Astro Ultimate PowerBox V2 mounted to the
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W Hilmo
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#70071
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Re: Mach 2 Best Practice with PC
#Mach2GTO
Has the keypad software upgrade for the Mach2 been released?
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Dean Jacobsen
http://astrophoto.net/wp/
Image Gallery - http://astrophoto.net/wp/image-gallery/
Astrobin -
Has the keypad software upgrade for the Mach2 been released?
--
Dean Jacobsen
http://astrophoto.net/wp/
Image Gallery - http://astrophoto.net/wp/image-gallery/
Astrobin -
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Dean Jacobsen
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#70070
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Re: Mach 2 Best Practice with PC
#Mach2GTO
Rather than put a mini pc on the moving side of my AP 1600. I mount a Startech 7-port industrial USB and a Rig Runner power distribution and run two cables through the mount. I house an industrial
Rather than put a mini pc on the moving side of my AP 1600. I mount a Startech 7-port industrial USB and a Rig Runner power distribution and run two cables through the mount. I house an industrial
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Frank Widmann
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#70069
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Mach 2 Best Practice with PC
#Mach2GTO
I'm expecting to receive my Mach 2 shortly and I've been wondering about how best to implement PC control. I will use a Windows based PC using an Intel i5 riding on the mount. My plan was to then
I'm expecting to receive my Mach 2 shortly and I've been wondering about how best to implement PC control. I will use a Windows based PC using an Intel i5 riding on the mount. My plan was to then
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Rick Socarras
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#70068
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