That is correct, it was revised to 65lbs and that is reflected in the product information/history as well.

Another vote for the MGBox v2. Gets you all the data you need for APCC/APPM modeling as well.

This is most definitely NOT Windows 10's fault. More likely a bios/FW caused by HP. Check for a bios update or contact their support.

It was not likely the mount. Lets assume for a second it is not the mount, what would be next on the list? Drawtube moving would move the star on the frame as well. Have you looked at that? If so how?

The refractor is fine. What does GA say? Guided results? PEMPro analysis?

Oh I am sure it is. It just made me think of the island of misfit toys from the Rudolph Christmas cartoon when you said it was made from rejected parts. 🙂

The Misfit 1600.

The shift key on a desktop keyboard and the shift key on a laptop keyboard will do the same thing. Like Roland, I do a fresh calibration every time I use the mount, even if it has been left outside an

What Roland asked for is very simple operations of a mount. Dude, read it and do it. Its literally been spelled out for you in perfect English.

After it's victory with the big scope, it gets to have a relaxing night, and a delicious banana.

Well this makes a lot of sense. Thanks Chris.

Why not?

But if the mount isn't moving at all when it's connected, wouldn't it query to figure out the current position?

Wouldn't the new box know that once it's powered on and connected to the motors?

AG Optical 12.5" Truss iDK. Camera was a FLI PL16803, CFW5-7, NiteCrawler, etc. All in all about 70lbs fully loaded OTA. 17" tall, 45" in length at critical focus.

Hello again friends, Quick update -- 10 Micron said no go on this load on the 1000 mount of theirs. While I will not copy and paste their entire response here (as some people seem to think that is poo

Fixed. 🙂

Amen friend. Amen. 🙂

Hello friends, It was finally time to bring the mount and telescope inside. The weather has been very poor. Rainy and very high humidity as of late. I finally pulled in the gear. It sat outside from J

https://astro-physics.info/tech_support/mounts/gear-mesh-1600-1100-mach1-2014-10-24.pdf No. Read that, do that if your heart so desires. Note the serial number info on it. I will repeat what I said to