I have the StarGPS module for AP CP2/CP3/CP4/CP5 controllers. Works precisely as advertised and Chris Carson is a pleasure to deal with. All-in-all, I am not sure it is a critical investment unless yo

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For whatever it's worth, AP did not do the mechanical design of the AP hand controller. It starts out life as a standard, heavy-duty, industrial, machine controller that is pretty commonly seen in hea

1. The old adapter is probably fine, except for a flaky USB connection. Try a new USB cable with the adapter, if possible. 2. FTDI Serial-to-USB chips all have an electronic serial number that the PC

Is this a brand-new AP hand controller or an older unit? If it is an older unit, possibly it's battery is getting low and the object database got corrupted? -Christopher Erickson Observatory engineer

Let me rephrase that. Is anything else connected to the mount besides the AP hand controller? -Christopher Erickson Observatory engineer Waikoloa, HI 96738 www.summitkinetics.com

The mount is never lost. What are you using to command the mount? That is where the problem is. -Christopher Erickson Observatory engineer Waikoloa, HI 96738 www.summitkinetics.com

I have had my C14 and 130 on my 1100 and also on my 900. However for a C14 and a 160, personally I would go for the 1600. -Christopher Erickson Observatory engineer Waikoloa, HI 96738 www.summitkineti

And I expect that both the 1100 and Mach2 are both machined within microns of perfection with no compromises. That's just how AP does things. Do it once, do it right. Don't have to do it over. -Christ

My G11 plus Gemini-II sits in a corner of my living room, holding up my first serious telescope from 50 years ago. A 10" f3.8 Newt. I won't admit how long it has been since it last gathered starlight.

For me, the 1100 makes more sense. Bigger payload, splittable, more cable-through-the-mount options. And I prefer servos over steppers. "My advice is always free and worth every penny!" -Christopher E

The universal adapter and some double-sided foam tape works great too. "My advice is always free and worth every penny!" -Christopher Erickson Observatory Engineer Summit Kinetics Waikoloa, Hawaii

High precision abs encoder on RA. For precise homing, pointing and tracking. Lower resolution abs encoder on DEC. Much cheaper and perfectly suitable for precise homing and pointing. Servo motors. For

For me, a super-compact, super-lightweight, super-rigid, super-tight, and super-accurate AP mount sporting strain wave gears and abs encoders would be the ultimate portable killer imaging mount. And p

I bought a Rainbow Astro RST-135 because AP currently doesn't have a compact mount that matches the size and portability of my Stowaway. My overriding passion is for solar eclipse travel and occultati

I'm not sure which one of us enjoys his job more. We are both engineers doing what we love most. Be damned the dollars. We are having too much fun doing fascinating engineering stuff while making new

IMNSHO, set up a compact observatory PC next to the scope and then controle that PC remotely from the house. "My advice is always free and worth every penny!" -Christopher Erickson Observatory Enginee

Maybe this particular camera was assembled incorrectly. Things like that happen. Maybe contact your camera dealer and/or manufacturer. -Christopher Erickson Observatory engineer Waikoloa, HI 96738 www

In my personal experience, the Chevy Volt is built to a higher-quality standard than the Tesla. My new Volt is my third e-car. -Christopher Erickson Observatory engineer Waikoloa, HI 96738 www.summitk

I just got a brand-new, full-warranty, 2019 Chevy Volt from a Honolulu dealer who had it in excess inventory. This car is awesome in 100 ways! In fact I am sitting in it right now, parked at the Mauna

FWIW, recently I had a discussion with Roland where he ranted for a bit (LOL!) about a bunch of big price hikes he had been dealt by his materials suppliers. He was one seriously unhappy camper. -Chri