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Re: Mach2 and PHD2 Guiding recommendations
Hi Dean,
nice curve, but I think it's the least of things with this frame.
But "No modeling or other fancy stuff yet.", I personally went for my 130GT without guidance.
Frame received Wednesday 6
Hi Dean,
nice curve, but I think it's the least of things with this frame.
But "No modeling or other fancy stuff yet.", I personally went for my 130GT without guidance.
Frame received Wednesday 6
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Dominique Durand
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#70503
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Re: Mach2 and PHD2 Guiding recommendations
OK, the Mach2 arrived Friday and I took a trip out to the observatory last night.
Had been able to update my ASCOM/AP Driver/PHD2/SGP software and driver stack. TheSkyX connects. APCC Pro was set
OK, the Mach2 arrived Friday and I took a trip out to the observatory last night.
Had been able to update my ASCOM/AP Driver/PHD2/SGP software and driver stack. TheSkyX connects. APCC Pro was set
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Dean Jacobsen
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#70502
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Re: Any Tips From Experienced Mach2 Users
Sweet, thanks for the link. Ordered. 🙂
Sweet, thanks for the link. Ordered. 🙂
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Bill Long
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#70501
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Re: Any Tips From Experienced Mach2 Users
Didn’t you have the same PowerBox on the Mach2 at AIC? It was mounted between the two side-by-side scopes.
Didn’t you have the same PowerBox on the Mach2 at AIC? It was mounted between the two side-by-side scopes.
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W Hilmo
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#70500
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Re: Any Tips From Experienced Mach2 Users
I just ordered these from Amazon and crimped PowerPoles on them. It was a simple way to make a no-solder adapter that allows me to plug in my UPBv2 into a RigRunner.
I just ordered these from Amazon and crimped PowerPoles on them. It was a simple way to make a no-solder adapter that allows me to plug in my UPBv2 into a RigRunner.
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W Hilmo
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#70499
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Re: Any Tips From Experienced Mach2 Users
Personal, I was glad that it used the XT-60 since it is more common, easy to aquire, cheap and works extremely well. They became popular after the RC community switched from the T style (Deans)
Personal, I was glad that it used the XT-60 since it is more common, easy to aquire, cheap and works extremely well. They became popular after the RC community switched from the T style (Deans)
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Charles Thompson
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#70498
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Re: APCC Pro 1.8.1.1 update
#APCC
OK Ray and therefore by setting set slew rate custom in the Inizialise window.
OK Ray and therefore by setting set slew rate custom in the Inizialise window.
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Dominique Durand
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#70497
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Re: Any Tips From Experienced Mach2 Users
II dont mind crimping PowerPoles, and I have a drawer full of the stuff to easily make them. I dont have any XT60 connectors on hand, and honestly had never heard of them before I bought this box.
II dont mind crimping PowerPoles, and I have a drawer full of the stuff to easily make them. I dont have any XT60 connectors on hand, and honestly had never heard of them before I bought this box.
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Bill Long
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#70496
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Re: Any Tips From Experienced Mach2 Users
And yes, Bill, you have to make the cable !!!!
And yes, Bill, you have to make the cable !!!!
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Dominique Durand
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#70495
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Re: APCC/APPM Log Cleanup
All good. I will just set a scheduled task to run a PS1 script to clean it up for now. Would be good to have something built in though, especially for folks that are largely hands off and remote.🙂
All good. I will just set a scheduled task to run a PS1 script to clean it up for now. Would be good to have something built in though, especially for folks that are largely hands off and remote.🙂
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Bill Long
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#70494
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Re: APCC/APPM Log Cleanup
Hi Bill,
There isn't something now, but that's a good idea. You can just sort the folder by date and delete any (or all) logs that you want.
There's also the Backups folder, which won't use nearly as
Hi Bill,
There isn't something now, but that's a good idea. You can just sort the folder by date and delete any (or all) logs that you want.
There's also the Backups folder, which won't use nearly as
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Ray Gralak
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#70493
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Re: Any Tips From Experienced Mach2 Users
My only minor pet peeve about the UPBv2 is that they did not put an Anderson connector on the box and used the XT60 connector instead. Considering the wide usage and popularity of the Anderson
My only minor pet peeve about the UPBv2 is that they did not put an Anderson connector on the box and used the XT60 connector instead. Considering the wide usage and popularity of the Anderson
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Bill Long
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#70492
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Re: Any Tips From Experienced Mach2 Users
Pegasusastro.
I raised the subject with George who apparently tested it.
Dominique
Pegasusastro.
I raised the subject with George who apparently tested it.
Dominique
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Dominique Durand
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#70491
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Re: Any Tips From Experienced Mach2 Users
Yes. They make a wide variety of innovative accessories. I just purchased their powered 6 port USB3 hub. Operates down to -40C unlike most consumer and commercial grade hubs which quit working at
Yes. They make a wide variety of innovative accessories. I just purchased their powered 6 port USB3 hub. Operates down to -40C unlike most consumer and commercial grade hubs which quit working at
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Don Anderson
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#70490
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APCC/APPM Log Cleanup
Hey all,
Other than going into the logs folder manually for APPC/APPM, is there a way to tell the programs to clean up after a certain number of days? I was cleaning up drive space on a MiniPC I use
Hey all,
Other than going into the logs folder manually for APPC/APPM, is there a way to tell the programs to clean up after a certain number of days? I was cleaning up drive space on a MiniPC I use
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Bill Long
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#70489
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Re: Any Tips From Experienced Mach2 Users
Pegasus Astro. Its probably the best accessory that has come out for imaging.
https://pegasusastro.com/products/ultimate-powerbox-v2/
Highly recommend it. 🙂
Pegasus Astro. Its probably the best accessory that has come out for imaging.
https://pegasusastro.com/products/ultimate-powerbox-v2/
Highly recommend it. 🙂
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Bill Long
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#70488
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Re: Any Tips From Experienced Mach2 Users
Who makes this Powerbox2?
Rolando
Who makes this Powerbox2?
Rolando
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By
Roland Christen
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#70487
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Re: Any Tips From Experienced Mach2 Users
Hello dan,
This is an element to take into account, but the powerbox is not a big computer and from what I see it does not really heat up.
Dominique
Hello dan,
This is an element to take into account, but the powerbox is not a big computer and from what I see it does not really heat up.
Dominique
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Dominique Durand
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#70486
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Re: Any Tips From Experienced Mach2 Users
Hello Dominique,
Congratulations on your purchase.
Do you have any reservations about having the heat from your power box disturbing the air in front of your telescope's objective lens?
dan kowall
Hello Dominique,
Congratulations on your purchase.
Do you have any reservations about having the heat from your power box disturbing the air in front of your telescope's objective lens?
dan kowall
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dan kowall
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#70485
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Re: Mach2 transport case
Hi Dean,
My mach2 is scheduled to stay in the fixed position, because I have a mach1 for walking. For this mach1 I used the Geoptik bag (Red) provided for EQ6 and I installed part of the protections
Hi Dean,
My mach2 is scheduled to stay in the fixed position, because I have a mach1 for walking. For this mach1 I used the Geoptik bag (Red) provided for EQ6 and I installed part of the protections
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Dominique Durand
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#70484
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