I use my AP900 on Max OS X with TheSkyX Pro and it works perfectly. So not sure why they would say that ? -- | Rodolphe Pineau RTI-Zone | | http://www.rti-zone.org/ | | Robotics / Unix / Mac OS X / As

I had the same “fitting” issue with mine on my AP900.. at fist. But after a few tries I managed to make it screw and the way in.. and by few tries I mean .. about 20 :) Of course .. since that day it

I use to have a glass filter (not on a AP telescope but I don't think this is relevant to the current comparison). Then I moved to a Lunt solar wedge. Here are 2 example taken with the same telescope

i use this one which has 2 serial port and I have a small 4 port usb hub (same brand) on the mount : usb to serial adapter (uses FTDI chipset, works on Windows, OS X and Linux) : http://www.amazon.com

I recently re-did my data and power distribution on my mount using Powerwerx RIGrunner 4008H and a 30A 12v power supply (also from Powerwerx). And for the powered usb hub I used Startech 4 Port Rugged

I personally use TheSkyX Pro on OS X with a 900GTO I have the Camera Add-On las well as the T-Point Add-On (for pointing model) With this I can pilot my SBIG STF8300-M, FLI Filter Wheel, RoboFocus mot

I used PixInsight FFTRegistration script to stack mine ( http://www.rti-zone.org/astro/moon_sun/900gto/sun/Sun_partial_eclipse_2014_10_23.png ). I’m sure there are other solutions but that one works f

i’m currently looking at these people as they can make custom size case : http://www.casetechnology.com/ I already have a Pelican case for my 900GTO but I’m looking for a case for my AT12RC. As they c

I know a few people with remote observatory that do full control on Mac OS X using TheSkyX Pro.. so no need for windows. I understand that you want people to use you software, “get windows in a VM” sh

Thanks Rolando. By autoguiding you mean using PHD (or any other guiding app) or by only using the keypad to maintain the star centered in my reticle eyepiece ? Regards, Rodolphe

The 900GTO come with an already trained PEC but as I upgraded to the S chip (from a Q chip), that PEC was “lost” (The S chip install state that I would need to redo the PEC training after the upgrade)

Your doc doesn’t seems right. On my 900GTP with CP3 the doc says to press the RA/Dec RE Button which bring another menu and there you’ll see the recalibrate option Hope this help Regards, Rodolphe --

ATEN uses the PL2303 Prolific chipset (we have a few at the office … in a bin in the corner as nobody want to use them anymore now that we have FTDI and Keyspan adapter). Regards, Rodolphe -- | Rodolp

I agree with Dave on this. and this is not just for people using Windows. I use Mac OS X and the prolific drivers (and adapter) are horrible (they randomly drop data in the transmission). Stick with F

All the link work for me. I use Safari on Mac OS X. This might be a web browser issue. Regards, Rodolphe -- | Rodolphe Pineau RTI-Zone | | http://www.rti-zone.org/ | | Robotics / Unix / Mac OS X / Ast

It's TX, RX, GND and DSR (page 9 of the gto cp3 manual , you can download the gtocp3manual-2011-0718.pdf file from AP website). Regards, Rodolphe -- | Rodolphe Pineau RTI-Zone | | http://www.rti-zone.

Hello Marj. Is there any advantages in upgrading to the "S" version of the EEPROM chip if I don't intend to use APCC in the future ? (I'm a mac use and do all my astronomy using Mac OS X software only

These cable are console cable used to connect to network equipment on their serial port. The RJ45 in this case is NOT an Ethernet connection but a serial connection. The pinout of the RJ45 side can be

Same for me, 900GTO purchased in September. Thank you Rodolphe -- | Rodolphe Pineau RTI-Zone | | http://www.rti-zone.org/ | | Robotics / Unix / Mac OS X / Astronomy |

Thanks Anthony. I know that but I'm trying to avoid having to use Windows (personal choice and here is not the right place to discuss OS X versus Windows). I already have all the Astronomy application