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Need help identifying Counterweight shaft stop to buy
I'm trying to identify what counterweight shaft stop I need to purchase as a replacement. It is on an AP900GTO from 2005. The shaft is 1.875 in diameter but the stop that is supposed to fit it does no
I'm trying to identify what counterweight shaft stop I need to purchase as a replacement. It is on an AP900GTO from 2005. The shaft is 1.875 in diameter but the stop that is supposed to fit it does no
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George Lutch
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Upgrading GTOCP3 "J" chip to V2 Post steps
I just upgraded the chip in the GTOCP3 from "J" version to "V2". Instructions say that I must reinitialize either via the hand controller or computer connection. How do I tell what version of firmware
I just upgraded the chip in the GTOCP3 from "J" version to "V2". Instructions say that I must reinitialize either via the hand controller or computer connection. How do I tell what version of firmware
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George Lutch
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Advice for someone considering purchasing a well used AP900GTO
Thanks for the info. After some light reading I agree with Robert that the clutch plugs are likely the issue with the stiffness. I'm going to take it out tonight and put it thru it's paces to see if t
Thanks for the info. After some light reading I agree with Robert that the clutch plugs are likely the issue with the stiffness. I'm going to take it out tonight and put it thru it's paces to see if t
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George Lutch
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Advice for someone considering purchasing a well used AP900GTO
I was able to pick it up for a couple days of evaluation. I adjusted the backlash on the two axis and took a look at the overall state of the mount. The Dec and RA are stiff with the knobs loose so no
I was able to pick it up for a couple days of evaluation. I adjusted the backlash on the two axis and took a look at the overall state of the mount. The Dec and RA are stiff with the knobs loose so no
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George Lutch
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Advice for someone considering purchasing a well used AP900GTO
From watching youtube it appears that you just loosen the adjustment screws on the worm housing and wiggle it followed by applying slight pressure to mesh the gears as you tighten the adjustment screw
From watching youtube it appears that you just loosen the adjustment screws on the worm housing and wiggle it followed by applying slight pressure to mesh the gears as you tighten the adjustment screw
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George Lutch
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Advice for someone considering purchasing a well used AP900GTO
So much great advice. I even went back via search and determined the correct grease to use. The person selling the mount is going to let me test drive it for a week so I should see if there are any is
So much great advice. I even went back via search and determined the correct grease to use. The person selling the mount is going to let me test drive it for a week so I should see if there are any is
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George Lutch
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Advice for someone considering purchasing a well used AP900GTO
I am considering purchasing a well used AP900GTO CP3 with hand controller and am in need of advice on what to check on the actual mount prior to purchase. I want to be sure there are no major issues w
I am considering purchasing a well used AP900GTO CP3 with hand controller and am in need of advice on what to check on the actual mount prior to purchase. I want to be sure there are no major issues w
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George Lutch
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Mach2 mount - answers to questions
I have not used modeling as I do no own a premium mount yet, Hope to see a Mach2 this fall showing up on my doorstep. If I am reading this thread right your saying that to do unguided imaging you use
I have not used modeling as I do no own a premium mount yet, Hope to see a Mach2 this fall showing up on my doorstep. If I am reading this thread right your saying that to do unguided imaging you use
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George Lutch
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New file uploaded to ap-gto
That is so neat how you looped it around the dovetail screw to keep it out of the way. George C. Lutch
That is so neat how you looped it around the dovetail screw to keep it out of the way. George C. Lutch
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George Lutch
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Mach2 mount - answers to questions
Anyone know if the Mach2 will use the same mounting hardware for attachment to tripods as the mach1? George C. Lutch
Anyone know if the Mach2 will use the same mounting hardware for attachment to tripods as the mach1? George C. Lutch
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George Lutch
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Mach2 mount - answers to questions
I know the Mach2 is a total redesign so my question is when buying a tripod what adapter do I get with the tripod? George C. Lutch
I know the Mach2 is a total redesign so my question is when buying a tripod what adapter do I get with the tripod? George C. Lutch
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George Lutch
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List vs reseller
I was on the list for the Mach1 about a month ago. Guess I will just see how it goes with you guys and the list. Certainly is easier to hold onto my money a bit longer. George C. Lutch
I was on the list for the Mach1 about a month ago. Guess I will just see how it goes with you guys and the list. Certainly is easier to hold onto my money a bit longer. George C. Lutch
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George Lutch
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List vs reseller
So being new to the process of being on a list to purchase vs getting the mount via a reseller my question is which is the better route? I am already on the wait list for the Mach2 but have seen optio
So being new to the process of being on a list to purchase vs getting the mount via a reseller my question is which is the better route? I am already on the wait list for the Mach2 but have seen optio
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George Lutch
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Mach2GTO introduction
Please make a video to post from NEAF so we can see the new stuff. Maybe get S&T to do another interview. George C. Lutch
Please make a video to post from NEAF so we can see the new stuff. Maybe get S&T to do another interview. George C. Lutch
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George Lutch
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Edge HD 1100 on AP Mach1 GTO
So I saw the question about the RASA 11" on the Mach1 and wanted to make sure what I was thinking about doing would work. I have an Edge HD 1100 by celestron with the Hyperstar that when all is said a
So I saw the question about the RASA 11" on the Mach1 and wanted to make sure what I was thinking about doing would work. I have an Edge HD 1100 by celestron with the Hyperstar that when all is said a
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George Lutch
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Question on APCC
I am contemplating getting APCC Pro version with my mount and wondered if someone could talk about how the tracking of the mount is enhanced by the modelling and realistically what I should expect whe
I am contemplating getting APCC Pro version with my mount and wondered if someone could talk about how the tracking of the mount is enhanced by the modelling and realistically what I should expect whe
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George Lutch
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The Astroimaging channel this evening (Sunday, March 3)
Should be a very good discussion. On that note, Is there a primer or walk thru on using PemPro? George C. Lutch
Should be a very good discussion. On that note, Is there a primer or walk thru on using PemPro? George C. Lutch
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George Lutch
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Anyone looking at an upgrade or outright selling your mount.
Looking for a used Mach1, 900 or 1100.
Looking for a used Mach1, 900 or 1100.
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George Lutch
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list question
I imagine if it's AP specific product it would be.
I imagine if it's AP specific product it would be.
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George Lutch
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