I'm fairly confident that the AP wooden tripod is as good as they get but I'm not sure what to expect compared to a typical portable pier. Does anyone have any...
I pimped out my AP wood tripod for my Mach1GTO with a Lapides spreader (not pictured), control box bracket, solid tray, and eyepiece tray. Pics are in the...
... Paul, That really is a great looking setup. Have you used the tripod enough to know if there is a weight limit that you would recommend staying below? ...
Hi, I posted this idea on the DSLRFocus group, and wanted to ask here, if there would be any "serial port signal conflicts" on my AP900 GTOCP3 controller. I...
In a message dated 7/1/2007 12:11:56 AM Central Daylight Time, ... What would be the reason to remove this? Rolando ************************************** See...
Hi Joe, Here's the RS232 pinout that we have in technical support: http://www.astro-physics.com/tech_support/mounts/servo/gtors232port.pdf Hope it helps. Mag....
In a message dated 7/1/2007 6:56:06 PM Central Daylight Time, ... The mount always knows where it is, even after you have turned off the power and re-started...
See some comments below. Mag. 7 skies! Howard Hedlund Astro-Physics, Inc. 815-282-1513 ________________________________ From: ap-gto@yahoogroups.com...
Just one more question relating to the same topic. If after going to an object using a planetarium program can you center the object using the keypad NSEW...
Same reason it was 'knurled' in the latest versions, to make it easier to pull cables through the mount. As per the New features for 2007 on the AP web page...
In a message dated 7/2/2007 2:30:07 PM Central Daylight Time, ... Of course you can center the object with the buttons. In fact, you can go anywhere in the sky...
... to ... the ... If I ... on ... in ... not ... when ... the power ... each of the ... calculated to be RA ... and date to ... Therefore, you ... clutches....
If you always start with a fresh setup, why not use the keypad? Why mess around with other programs? Once you start with the keypad, simply connect your ...
... Paul, I finally found on the Company 7 site that the wooden tripod with the AP 600 mount (25 Lbs.) was able to handle up to the 40 pound 150mm f/8 Zeiss...
... mess ... connect your ... with The Sky. ... content ... I see your point. What I am trying to do though is make sure the mount gets it's start up info...
Hello Just to recap, I have a 14" LX200R and AP1200 connected using the AP 24" ribbed mounting plate and Parallax Instruments rings. The problem with this...
Hi Gavin, I can't picture how the ribbed plate looks like underneath - is there room to drill an extra set of holes in the plate further towards the back of...
In a message dated 7/2/2007 6:08:41 PM Central Daylight Time, ... For your application there is no need - no need at all - to get perfect accurate time because...
Roland, I think I finally realized - it finally sunk in - WHY you are always so "unconcerned" about accurate time - as far as tracking and GOTO is concerned. ...
I am sorry if I have not articulated clearly. Here's the issue. I want to sync with precessed coordinates and I can only do this with the SKY sending those...
Hi Joe Yes, I've drilled new holes and have the rings and tube as far forward as possible without the tube overhanging the mounting plate too much. I think I...
I have a C-14 on a 1200 mount. I use a Losmandy plate and the 16" AP saddle. The balance point is at the saddle plate and saddle flush in the rear with a...
Hi Gavin, I'm not sure if you got what I meant by "moving the OTA rings closer together". (1) The idea is that by reducing the spacing "between" the rings, you...
Hey Ken, * You can store up to 9 locations in the keypad, so moving from one location to another should not be a problem. If you are within a reasonable...
In a message dated 7/2/2007 9:12:32 PM Central Daylight Time, ... You are correct. We use time to calculate the horizon and overhead flip point. Otherwise it...
... within a ... except ... won't be ... on ... Yep got it. I have several locations loaded in the key pad and this works fine. What I'm trying to avoid is...
Keep in mind: the Synch command is ALWAYS like starting over. If you initialize and Synch correctly when you start out, then yes, you can slew all over the...
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