From the MDL manual: Many cameras produce images that are offset slightly from the nominal starting position. This results in a misalignment of the Bayer pattern, which in turn produces grossly incorr

I use a NUC housed in a waterproof container at the pier. Mine is an industrial quality device that even has real RS232 ports, and I use one to connect to the GTOCP4. All equipment on the mount connec

If an allen bolt unbonds from the knob, I find the safest way to loosen a knob that is beyond hand tight is to use a strap wrench. The strap wrench is the astronomer’s secret weapon.

I meant to post this earlier. With side by side configurations achieving vertical balance in declination is always a challenge, particularly when you change imaging equipment. Getting a heavy equipmen

When I run 24 volt stepper motors from a battery, I just wire two twelve volt batteries in series to get 24 volts. Motor scooter and wheel chair batteries are reasonably priced and durable.