That's great news Tom. I would suggest a call to the Astro-Physics support staff. They are very knowledgeable and helpful and could probably arrange to have...
Tom, i took delivery of a Mach1 in 2/07. While I don't use it nearly enough, it is a great piece of hardware/technology. The AP folks will guide you into...
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the ap-gto group. File : /Dec Tracking...
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Mar 5, 2008 5:46 am
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I am still having a problem with tracking in Dec. I may have trouble expressing clearly what is going on so please ask if this isn't clear. The problem is very...
Hi – One possible cause may be that you have backlash in the Dec axis plus a tube that is not balanced front to back. Dec corrections tend to be in one...
It wuld help if you could post a screen shot (jpeg) of your MaximDL program showing the tracking chart. It is infinitely easier to see a chart than trying to...
... Yes, I considered that. If that is the case shouldn't I be able to fix that problem by adjusting the Dec Balance either Camera or Objective heavy? I've...
In a message dated 3/5/2008 8:57:36 AM Central Standard Time, ... Post an image of the tracking chart so we can see what is happening. Roland Christen ...
Hello, I've very excited as I got the email saying I'll be included in the next shipment of Mach1GTOs to go out. I currently have a Mountain Instruments MI-250...
... a ... I did post images. The images are screen captures in the Word document I posted in the Files section under "Dec Tracking Problem". In that Word...
In a message dated 3/5/2008 9:03:29 AM Central Standard Time, ... Step 1) Place the scope in the position where you have the most problems. Take the same...
... problems. ... Adjust the ... Dec drift ... the result. ... Roger. Will do. But not tonight. Tonight is a "Major Holiday" (my wife's birthday). I should be...
Drew To test this I would find which way the tube is heavy then when it is on the side that guides badly add some weight to ensure you reverse the imbalace. If...
In a message dated 3/5/2008 9:45:34 AM Central Standard Time, ... Don't change anything, just do the tests. Roland Christen ************** It's Tax Time! Get...
In a message dated 3/5/2008 9:47:10 AM Central Standard Time, ... The screen shots that he posted do not show any significant backlash - no delay in Dec...
... MI and notice on the ... case. Does anyone have ... I have the Mach1 in a Storm i2750: http://gallery.photo.net/photo/6807884-lg.jpg As my wife illustrates...
Now that a new build of PEMpro is out that supports the Meade DSI, I was trying this evening to finish my polar alignment and redo the PE on the 900GTO. Short...
Ray, Yes, I updated to build 39, and then I grabbed v5 of ASCOM and the newest AP driver. I can't the the ASCOM POTH to work with the driver either like I...
Drew, thanks for posting those annotated screen-shot images. I have the very same problem you are seeing with my AP900, using MaxIm -- stable dec error graph...
... Speaking of "annotated screen shots": I had been taking notes on 3x5 cards. But Roland asked for graphical data, so I started doing screen captures to a...
Hi Joe, I think you should visit the ASCOM forum and post your feedback there. I think this may be an ASCOM platform issue, which I have no control over. I ...
Can anyone tell me if a 5/16-18 bolt will pass through the holes in the Control Box Adapter for Piers and Tripods (CBAPT)? In anticipation of receiving a...
The Control Box Adapter (CBAPT) accepts 5/16-18 screws in all of its mounting positions. That is how it is attached to the 6" Eagle Adjustable Folding Pier...
There was a message posted here yesterday that said a new version of PEMpro is out that allows use of DSI cameras without any additional software. I've been...
I did some runs in PEMPro using my AP1200 and see a randomness between cycles of 4 to 7 arcsecs peak-peak. Seeing was fairly good. Is it typically this large,...
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... problems. ... Adjust the ... Dec drift ... the result. ... OK, I did that and posted the results in the Files section of this group in folder "Dec Tracking...
