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LED in Mach2 RA? 9 messages
Just a quick question: What does the blue LED shining through the little hole at the bottom of the RA housing indicate? Thanks - Shane -- Shane Ramotowski kor@... https://www.kor-astro.net
Just a quick question: What does the blue LED shining through the little hole at the bottom of the RA housing indicate? Thanks - Shane -- Shane Ramotowski kor@... https://www.kor-astro.net
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By Shane Ramotowski
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1100 Mount Upgrade to Absolute Encoders 4 messages
My chief financial officer (a.k.a. wife) has given me tentative approval to purchase a set of absolute encoders for my 1100 GTO mount, and I have added my name to the notification list when a set beco
My chief financial officer (a.k.a. wife) has given me tentative approval to purchase a set of absolute encoders for my 1100 GTO mount, and I have added my name to the notification list when a set beco
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By M Hambrick
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Ring Terminals (CABPP18R) size 5 messages
Would anyone know the size of the rings? Judging by the Powerwerx site I think they are either 3/8 or 1/4 inch but not sure. Thanks Bob
Would anyone know the size of the rings? Judging by the Powerwerx site I think they are either 3/8 or 1/4 inch but not sure. Thanks Bob
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By Bob
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#APPC-PRO Trial License while waiting for my #mach2gto
#Mach2GTO
Hi, While waiting for my Mach2 to be shipped, I would like to familiarize myself with APCC-PRO. The plan was to install (which I did) and register the trial version until I get the license included wi
Hi, While waiting for my Mach2 to be shipped, I would like to familiarize myself with APCC-PRO. The plan was to install (which I did) and register the trial version until I get the license included wi
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By Seb@stro
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Pempro Activation 6 messages
Hello, I am unable to activate Pempro. I just received my mount and have everything else connected and up and running but for the life of me I can't get Pempro activated. I have searched the forums (s
Hello, I am unable to activate Pempro. I just received my mount and have everything else connected and up and running but for the life of me I can't get Pempro activated. I have searched the forums (s
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By Roger Howard
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Mach1GTO RA axis sticking 18 messages
The RA axis on my Mach1GTO (104xx series) is getting quite sticky in RA. I've searched and found reference to the nylon clutch plugs sticking (not sure it applies to this mount) and reference to docum
The RA axis on my Mach1GTO (104xx series) is getting quite sticky in RA. I've searched and found reference to the nylon clutch plugs sticking (not sure it applies to this mount) and reference to docum
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By Keith Egger
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APPM with Dome Questions 24 messages
Hi gang, I am the proud owner of a brand new (well 2 weeks) Mach2 and tried to do my first APPM model tonight. I'm having problems with the dome control and hope someone can point in the right directi
Hi gang, I am the proud owner of a brand new (well 2 weeks) Mach2 and tried to do my first APPM model tonight. I'm having problems with the dome control and hope someone can point in the right directi
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By Shane Ramotowski
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Weights for 40 pound load on ap1100? 2 messages
Got my notification today! What are the weights needed for ax40 pound load on a ap1100? Thanks!
Got my notification today! What are the weights needed for ax40 pound load on a ap1100? Thanks!
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By Tom Blahovici
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APPM for single target 8 messages
#APCC
#Mach2GTO
Just received my Mach2 and very happy with it. Until I get a permanent setup, I set up and break down my system just about every time I use it. I have APPM working, but I was thinking last night that
Just received my Mach2 and very happy with it. Until I get a permanent setup, I set up and break down my system just about every time I use it. I have APPM working, but I was thinking last night that
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By David Johnson
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Setting safety past meridian flip 5 messages
#Mach2GTO
Normally, I have SGPro do the meridian flip, but I’d like to set my Mach2 up to stop at some time past the meridian as a safety, in case my computer dies. I realize I could edit the meridian limits, b
Normally, I have SGPro do the meridian flip, but I’d like to set my Mach2 up to stop at some time past the meridian as a safety, in case my computer dies. I realize I could edit the meridian limits, b
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By David Johnson
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Small mount was Recent encoder discussion on CN 42 messages
I will put in my 2 cents on this. Back in the day I put my name on the list for a 400 as I wanted a smaller mount to go with the 600E. I wound up with a Mach1 as the 400 was superseded by the larger m
I will put in my 2 cents on this. Back in the day I put my name on the list for a 400 as I wanted a smaller mount to go with the 600E. I wound up with a Mach1 as the 400 was superseded by the larger m
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By Elenillor
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Firmware Update Password 3 messages
We have the first clear night that we've had in a while. I noticed that APCC had been updated, so I installed it. When I started the latest version, it flagged my CP4 firmware as out of date. I would
We have the first clear night that we've had in a while. I noticed that APCC had been updated, so I installed it. When I started the latest version, it flagged my CP4 firmware as out of date. I would
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By W Hilmo
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1600GTO absolute encoders 2 messages
If one were to ship a 1600, first generation back to AP, would you folks be able to do an absolute encoder install on it? Time needed for that? Moving from SE Arizona to very rural and dark NM. Observ
If one were to ship a 1600, first generation back to AP, would you folks be able to do an absolute encoder install on it? Time needed for that? Moving from SE Arizona to very rural and dark NM. Observ
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By Mike Shade
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How to Take Best Advantage of Partial APPM Model Runs 12 messages
#APCC
I think this question is for Ray Gralak; I've gotten very comfortable with APPM and use it every time I set up for imaging. I only have a partial view of the sky and I set up runs of between 49 and 87
I think this question is for Ray Gralak; I've gotten very comfortable with APPM and use it every time I set up for imaging. I only have a partial view of the sky and I set up runs of between 49 and 87
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By Greg Vaughn
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Can I have more than one modeling and load the one I need? 6 messages
#APCC
#Mach2GTO
#Absolute_Encoders
Here is the question, some nights here are quite warm, about 20º C, resulting in a large number of useless frames, other nights are colder and there the modeling I have works perfectly. And I was wond
Here is the question, some nights here are quite warm, about 20º C, resulting in a large number of useless frames, other nights are colder and there the modeling I have works perfectly. And I was wond
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By Marcelo Figueroa
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Large Eagle Hand Knobs 3 messages
Are these sold in a set separately? I could use a spare set if so. If anyone knows the part number I can look up that would be helpful. Otherwise I can call AP on Monday.
Are these sold in a set separately? I could use a spare set if so. If anyone knows the part number I can look up that would be helpful. Otherwise I can call AP on Monday.
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By Bill Long
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Encoders in the Mach2 vs 1100 14 messages
Hello Astronuts, To clear up any confusion about mount encoders, both Mach2 and 1100/1600 use the same Renishaw RESA high resolution encoders. The main difference is that the ring diameter of the 1100
Hello Astronuts, To clear up any confusion about mount encoders, both Mach2 and 1100/1600 use the same Renishaw RESA high resolution encoders. The main difference is that the ring diameter of the 1100
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By Roland Christen
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VIDEOS
Astro-Physics Mach2GTO Equatorial Mount on a 12inch ATS Portable Telescope Pier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zUAeOE0c3w Carry Handle for Large Refractor Telescopes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
Astro-Physics Mach2GTO Equatorial Mount on a 12inch ATS Portable Telescope Pier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zUAeOE0c3w Carry Handle for Large Refractor Telescopes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
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By Harley Davidson
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MACH2GTO Home Position 4 messages
#Mach2GTO
#Absolute_Encoders
Howdy, First off, love the MACH2GTO-L. What an amazing piece of engineering and precision machining. Kudos to your engineers and machinists. The manual discusses the home position as, “... a very spec
Howdy, First off, love the MACH2GTO-L. What an amazing piece of engineering and precision machining. Kudos to your engineers and machinists. The manual discusses the home position as, “... a very spec
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By Eric Weiner
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CP4 firmware help 3 messages
I was following instructions to update the CP4 firmware through the USB. I opened the utility and selected the com port of the mount and proceeded to load the zip file. Pt.2 loaded fine, then instruct
I was following instructions to update the CP4 firmware through the USB. I opened the utility and selected the com port of the mount and proceeded to load the zip file. Pt.2 loaded fine, then instruct
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By cmaier
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