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Do NOT use ASCOM Platform v. 6.5 with APCC Pro 4 messages
#APCC
#ASCOM_V2_Driver
There is a problem with the latest ASCOM Platform - v. 6.5 that prevents correct plate solutions in APPM. We hope for a resolution to this problem soon. In the meantime, please use v.6.4 SP1. https://
There is a problem with the latest ASCOM Platform - v. 6.5 that prevents correct plate solutions in APPM. We hope for a resolution to this problem soon. In the meantime, please use v.6.4 SP1. https://github.com/ASCOMInitiative/ASCOMPlatform/releases/tag/Build_2695
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APCC Pro / GOTO CP$ firmware upgrade 15 messages
#APCC
I upgraded APCC Pro, since it was telling me to. I did not upgrade the firmware in the CP4, since this can be tricky business and I avoid unless necessary. Now I cannot connect to the mount because th
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I upgraded APCC Pro, since it was telling me to. I did not upgrade the firmware in the CP4, since this can be tricky business and I avoid unless necessary. Now I cannot connect to the mount because th
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By George LaBelle
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Stowaway and CCD Cameras
For now I have a STL-11000M with the 8 position filter wheel that I use on my 12.5” RC. Is this camera too heavy to be mounted on the Stowaway and if not any additional precautions to steady it? I nee
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For now I have a STL-11000M with the 8 position filter wheel that I use on my 12.5” RC. Is this camera too heavy to be mounted on the Stowaway and if not any additional precautions to steady it? I nee
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By Steve Reilly
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Mach2 Keypad 32 messages
Hi A-P, Just wondering when the keypads for the Mach2 mount will be ready to ship. I am fortunate to have received my Mach2 mount recently - Quite a work of art. I have been reading A-P is finalizing
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Hi A-P, Just wondering when the keypads for the Mach2 mount will be ready to ship. I am fortunate to have received my Mach2 mount recently - Quite a work of art. I have been reading A-P is finalizing
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By Masera, David
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Pier Crash - need help diagnosing 24 messages
#ASCOM_V2_Driver
I have an AP1100GTO CP4 and use the ASCOM driver for mount control, with SGP and PHD2. Last night I had a pier crash and it is really puzzling as to what happened and I could use some help figuring it
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I have an AP1100GTO CP4 and use the ASCOM driver for mount control, with SGP and PHD2. Last night I had a pier crash and it is really puzzling as to what happened and I could use some help figuring it
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By Joel Short
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Control of the CP4 with a JoyStick via ASCOM? 3 messages
Is there a product that allows Control of the CP4 with a JoyStick and the Ascom Driver? aruckle
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Is there a product that allows Control of the CP4 with a JoyStick and the Ascom Driver? aruckle
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By Allen Ruckle
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Mach2 Dimensions 4 messages
Hi all, A some point, I will be getting a Mach2 and I need to figure out what modifications I need to make to the pier in the my observatory. I currently have an AP1200 on the pier. Can anyone give me
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Hi all, A some point, I will be getting a Mach2 and I need to figure out what modifications I need to make to the pier in the my observatory. I currently have an AP1200 on the pier. Can anyone give me
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By Shane Ramotowski
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Supporting a Mach2GTO 5 messages
#Mach2GTO
Hi all, In what turns out to be a shock, I was told that I am receiving a Mach2 before the end of the year from a vendor. I am also on the list for an 1100GTO and expected to hear from AP about that m
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Hi all, In what turns out to be a shock, I was told that I am receiving a Mach2 before the end of the year from a vendor. I am also on the list for an 1100GTO and expected to hear from AP about that m
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By KHursh
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Mach2 model building and pointing with Sequence Generator Pro 24 messages
This is meant for Ray Gralak. With the new mach2 being controlled by SGP version 3.2.0.613 and APCC/APPM latest version I have had two opportunities to test. It may well be I am doing something incorr
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This is meant for Ray Gralak. With the new mach2 being controlled by SGP version 3.2.0.613 and APCC/APPM latest version I have had two opportunities to test. It may well be I am doing something incorr
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By Steve Armen
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#Keypad 6 messages
#Keypad
Hello all. I seem to have developed a problem with my keypad. AP 1200 GOTOCP2 rev E running Keypad v4.17 Strange because I was performing keypad GOTOs between Jupiter, Saturn and Mars and putting them
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Hello all. I seem to have developed a problem with my keypad. AP 1200 GOTOCP2 rev E running Keypad v4.17 Strange because I was performing keypad GOTOs between Jupiter, Saturn and Mars and putting them
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By mwg.jlg@...
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PHD2 Dec tracking goes runaway after Meridian Flip with Mach1 21 messages
I'm sure this is a configuration problem, but I have not been able to find a clear answer searching the web, so I thought I'd post here to get input from the AP experts. I have a new-to-me Mach1 that
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I'm sure this is a configuration problem, but I have not been able to find a clear answer searching the web, so I thought I'd post here to get input from the AP experts. I have a new-to-me Mach1 that
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By John Davis
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Yellow light with mount connect
Hi Peter, I looked at your logs, but I only found one fault, a low power fault. The usual reasons for a yellow light are: 1. Low power 2. Motor stall 3. Servo fault If it happens again, keep a note of
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Hi Peter, I looked at your logs, but I only found one fault, a low power fault. The usual reasons for a yellow light are: 1. Low power 2. Motor stall 3. Servo fault If it happens again, keep a note of
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By Ray Gralak
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Need some assistance with an AE install on an AP1100 6 messages
Hello, The physical install went well as well as installing the CP4 patch. But in APCC, in the AE tab, it says the encoders are disabled and in the setup tab it says the encoder current state is enabl
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Hello, The physical install went well as well as installing the CP4 patch. But in APCC, in the AE tab, it says the encoders are disabled and in the setup tab it says the encoder current state is enabl
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By Rick Darden
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Crayford style focuser for Vario-Finder 10x60 ; 61x250 f/4.1 35 messages
Hi All, I would like to replace the sliding focuser on my Vario-Finder (10x60; 61x250 f/4.1) scope with a Crayford style focuser. Does anyone have a suggestion? Thanks, Bob -- Robert J. Bridges Profes
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Hi All, I would like to replace the sliding focuser on my Vario-Finder (10x60; 61x250 f/4.1) scope with a Crayford style focuser. Does anyone have a suggestion? Thanks, Bob -- Robert J. Bridges Profes
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By Robert J. Bridges
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What to do after you have an APPM excellent solution and declutch the axes and then have to reengage the solution 2 messages
I have been searching for this in the help files but to no avail. I have an AP1200 mount that is my pride and joy but I change equipment around and as a result loose the solution when I declutch to ma
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I have been searching for this in the help files but to no avail. I have an AP1200 mount that is my pride and joy but I change equipment around and as a result loose the solution when I declutch to ma
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By Tom Ellis
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ASCOM 6.5? 4 messages
I'm moving into a new imaging computer for my Mach1-GTO (early version) with CP3 (current firemware) and APCC pro. Are we still avoiding ASCOM 6.5? I can't seem to find a download for 6.4 SP1. Mojo --
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I'm moving into a new imaging computer for my Mach1-GTO (early version) with CP3 (current firemware) and APCC pro. Are we still avoiding ASCOM 6.5? I can't seem to find a download for 6.4 SP1. Mojo --
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By Mojo Jones
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Park 4 or Park 5 using ASCOM V2 on AP900GTO 9 messages
#ASCOM_V2_Driver
Hi All, I have been using my AP900GTO with CP3 (V chip) for few years. now and it has been very good. I always used Park 3 position and operated with just SGP and ASCOM driver (not APCC). I am working
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Hi All, I have been using my AP900GTO with CP3 (V chip) for few years. now and it has been very good. I always used Park 3 position and operated with just SGP and ASCOM driver (not APCC). I am working
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Unguided tracking with a 1200? 6 messages
My first AP mount was a Mach1. I purchased APCC Pro with to use the pointing model. I was not successful in using that with my camera at the time and returned it, and also because SGP by itself met my
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My first AP mount was a Mach1. I purchased APCC Pro with to use the pointing model. I was not successful in using that with my camera at the time and returned it, and also because SGP by itself met my
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By Peter Bresler
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"Bump guiding" question - FU question from Roland's experience 2 messages
For our AP1600AE with a large APCC tracking model installed, can we experiment adding bump guiding using a much smaller attached guidescope? (the 'guide every 10 seconds' approach we were discussing)
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For our AP1600AE with a large APCC tracking model installed, can we experiment adding bump guiding using a much smaller attached guidescope? (the 'guide every 10 seconds' approach we were discussing)
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By Brian Valente
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Guy on Crowdy Nights needs help 3 messages
I want to help this user, but I am not on CN, so if anyone on our user group can reach out to him, I have the answer to his problem below. I am having trouble tracking with my AP Mach1 mount. I am usi
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I want to help this user, but I am not on CN, so if anyone on our user group can reach out to him, I have the answer to his problem below. I am having trouble tracking with my AP Mach1 mount. I am usi
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By uncarollo2 <chris1011@aol.com>
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