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Process for updating to ASCOM 6.5 SP1 with APCC Pro 5 messages
Now that Ray has given the green light to use ASCOM 6.5 SP1 with APCC, I figured I would take the plunge and update. I am currently running ASCOM 6.4. What is the best procedure for updating ASCOM and
Now that Ray has given the green light to use ASCOM 6.5 SP1 with APCC, I figured I would take the plunge and update. I am currently running ASCOM 6.4. What is the best procedure for updating ASCOM and
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By Patrick Spencer
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East Slewing Doesn't Work on AP1100 15 messages
Hi, I have an AP 1100 mount. Everything was working fine last night until I did a Go To. I thought my mount was lost and that I accidentally synced on something. I tried syncing on a known object maki
Hi, I have an AP 1100 mount. Everything was working fine last night until I did a Go To. I thought my mount was lost and that I accidentally synced on something. I tried syncing on a known object maki
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By Kent10
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Voyager and APCC 11 messages
Hello, I run Voyager on my computer to run my scopes, cameras, mount and so on and so forth. Whenever I launch the three dimensional view of my scope in APCC to see the scope and mount in operation, t
Hello, I run Voyager on my computer to run my scopes, cameras, mount and so on and so forth. Whenever I launch the three dimensional view of my scope in APCC to see the scope and mount in operation, t
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By Emilio J. Robau, P.E.
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Additional Options for storing the RAPAS,CP and Counterweights 2 messages
I also purchased the BUBM series of soft sided cases from Amazon after Tony's (Harley Davidson- aka starastronomer on YouTube) review video. What came to be hard was labeling the cases as there's no n
I also purchased the BUBM series of soft sided cases from Amazon after Tony's (Harley Davidson- aka starastronomer on YouTube) review video. What came to be hard was labeling the cases as there's no n
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By John A. Sillasen
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Hanging case for GTOCP4? 9 messages
Hi everyone, I recently upgraded from a CP3 to a CP4 for my Mach1. The only thing I miss about the CP3 is the neat hanging case, which made it easy to "grab and go" and allowed me to hang the controll
Hi everyone, I recently upgraded from a CP3 to a CP4 for my Mach1. The only thing I miss about the CP3 is the neat hanging case, which made it easy to "grab and go" and allowed me to hang the controll
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By Patrick Spencer
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Mach2 3 messages
#Mach2GTO
Yesterday I wanted to use the Mach2 for some observations. I connected the GTOCP5 to an Ethernet hub and fired up SkySafari Pro6 on my Mac. I configured the telescope as โAstro-Physics GTOโ, entered t
Yesterday I wanted to use the Mach2 for some observations. I connected the GTOCP5 to an Ethernet hub and fired up SkySafari Pro6 on my Mac. I configured the telescope as โAstro-Physics GTOโ, entered t
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By eckhard.voelcker@...
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Meridian Limit check boxes in APCC Pro are grayed out 3 messages
Something happened and I am not able to check or uncheck the East Limits and West Limits check boxes in APCC Pro v1.8.8.11. It doesn't matter if the mount is connected to APCC or not, the boxes are st
Something happened and I am not able to check or uncheck the East Limits and West Limits check boxes in APCC Pro v1.8.8.11. It doesn't matter if the mount is connected to APCC or not, the boxes are st
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By Luca Marinelli
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Happy New Year from these two partiers 5 messages
Charlie and little MOOSE brought in 2021 with AP telescopes and my private stash. Charlie has a bottle of Total Solar eclipse moonshine and MOOSE has the limited edition number 500 of 500 Ozzy Osbourn
Charlie and little MOOSE brought in 2021 with AP telescopes and my private stash. Charlie has a bottle of Total Solar eclipse moonshine and MOOSE has the limited edition number 500 of 500 Ozzy Osbourn
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By Harley Davidson
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[ap-ug] Happy New Year to all!! 6 messages
Happy New Year ๐๐๐ Pete
Happy New Year ๐๐๐ Pete
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By Pete Lardizabal
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Happy New Year to all!!
From all of us at Astro-Physics to all of you, we wish you a very happy and healthy new year!!! We are very grateful for your support and patience during the challenges of 2020. Like most of you, we h
From all of us at Astro-Physics to all of you, we wish you a very happy and healthy new year!!! We are very grateful for your support and patience during the challenges of 2020. Like most of you, we h
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By Marj Christen
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Precise polar alignment of the azimuth axis 21 messages
Hi Astronuts, This first post will describe a precise way to polar align the mount's azimuth. Once that is done, it will not require any further adjustment.The idea is to use the natural geometry of t
Hi Astronuts, This first post will describe a precise way to polar align the mount's azimuth. Once that is done, it will not require any further adjustment.The idea is to use the natural geometry of t
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By Roland Christen
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Changing polar alignment...Ground shifting? 15 messages
Hi I thought I would ask the experts here about my shifting polar alignment. 5 years ago I rented a backhoe, and dug a hole 7 feet deep in my backyard. I then poured a concrete pillar in a form 3'x3'
Hi I thought I would ask the experts here about my shifting polar alignment. 5 years ago I rented a backhoe, and dug a hole 7 feet deep in my backyard. I then poured a concrete pillar in a form 3'x3'
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By Tom Blahovici
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Minor suggestion: CP5 bracket attachment to ATS Pier
#Mach2GTO
Hi, Got my Mach2 a couple of weeks ago. Looks great. Waiting to finish the observatory now. ExploraDome arrived today. One minor suggestion, and/or request for advice. Because my setup is tall, I elec
Hi, Got my Mach2 a couple of weeks ago. Looks great. Waiting to finish the observatory now. ExploraDome arrived today. One minor suggestion, and/or request for advice. Because my setup is tall, I elec
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By mjb87@...
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APCC & NINA Platesolver "sync" question 13 messages
I just started using APCC and a Mach2, and my usual imaging program is NINA with ASTAP doing platesolving. My other mount is a Celestron CGEM and there is a pretty simple process to sync it to the sky
I just started using APCC and a Mach2, and my usual imaging program is NINA with ASTAP doing platesolving. My other mount is a Celestron CGEM and there is a pretty simple process to sync it to the sky
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By Xentex
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Connecting to ASCOM generates new ASCOM window. 2 messages
#ASCOM_V2_Driver
I was using the most recent release of APCC Pro and the same thing was happening. I updated to .11 today and the same thing remains. Not sure if there is a new ASCOM V2 driver but I'll go look. Anyway
I was using the most recent release of APCC Pro and the same thing was happening. I updated to .11 today and the same thing remains. Not sure if there is a new ASCOM V2 driver but I'll go look. Anyway
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By Micheal Fields Jr
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Should Mach1 users follow the APCC Pro upgrades? 3 messages
#APCC
I'm a bit wary of all these updates to mount firmware and APCC Pro because I see them as mainly for Mach2 users. I'm on P01 firmware and APCC Pro 1.7.1.5 and WiFi 04 and I'm scared of going to P02 and
I'm a bit wary of all these updates to mount firmware and APCC Pro because I see them as mainly for Mach2 users. I'm on P01 firmware and APCC Pro 1.7.1.5 and WiFi 04 and I'm scared of going to P02 and
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By Nick Iversen
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Mach2GTO Anderson Powerpole passthrough current rating 7 messages
#Mach2GTO
How much current can I draw through the Anderson Powerpole passthrough on the Mach2GTO? Or alternatively, what is the AWG & length of the internal wiring, and are the Powerpole connectors 15, 30 or 45
How much current can I draw through the Anderson Powerpole passthrough on the Mach2GTO? Or alternatively, what is the AWG & length of the internal wiring, and are the Powerpole connectors 15, 30 or 45
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By deonb
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Field curvature with Flatteners and compressors
Hello All, The question is "what is the shape of the field curvature with and without flatteners and compressors, and how does it change with spacing". Without any flatteners/compressors the typical f
Hello All, The question is "what is the shape of the field curvature with and without flatteners and compressors, and how does it change with spacing". Without any flatteners/compressors the typical f
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By Roland Christen
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Notification list and a couple other questions - 2 messages
Hello all, I am on the AP1100 list, however, when I put my name on the list, I believe I only wanted the AP1100 mount without the encoders. I am now going to change my mind and get the encoder version
Hello all, I am on the AP1100 list, however, when I put my name on the list, I believe I only wanted the AP1100 mount without the encoders. I am now going to change my mind and get the encoder version
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By Dhaval
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Possible bug in AE tab in APCC 1.8.8.11
Hi Ray, While I was troubleshooting the declination axis motor issue with my Mach2, I noticed something that looks like a bug in APCC Pro 1.8.8.11 on the AE tab. If I start the homing process by press
Hi Ray, While I was troubleshooting the declination axis motor issue with my Mach2, I noticed something that looks like a bug in APCC Pro 1.8.8.11 on the AE tab. If I start the homing process by press
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By Luca Marinelli
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