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[flatbutt]

Originally Posted by Eric Hahl

REDCAT 71 with ASI2600 camera(APS-C with 3.76um pixels)....3.87degrees by 2.58degrees. If that's what you are asking.

That's huge.

[Pazuzu]

[QUOTE=Eric Hahl;12459325]Switched out a telescope with a faster one.QUOTE]

Do you use a USB connection to the AM5? I've now replaced FOUR USB type B ports on AM5 mounts. I think that the ports are not meant to have cables putting lateral force on them, all 4 had the center plastic part crack off. If you do (all 4 used ASIAir and I guess you need a cable between them?) find a way to do some stress relief, OR better get, get a short USB B to USB anything cable, and then plug your working cable into that, so you're not tugging on the port every time you setup and break down.

[flatbutt]

[QUOTE=Pazuzu;12459662]

Originally Posted by Eric Hahl

Switched out a telescope with a faster one.QUOTE]

Do you use a USB connection to the AM5? I've now replaced FOUR USB type B ports on AM5 mounts. I think that the ports are not meant to have cables putting lateral force on them, all 4 had the center plastic part crack off. If you do (all 4 used ASIAir and I guess you need a cable between them?) find a way to do some stress relief, OR better get, get a short USB B to USB anything cable, and then plug your working cable into that, so you're not tugging on the port every time you setup and break down.

I had a similar issue with the power port on my CPC 800. It's just a wonky connection.

[Eric Hahl]

[QUOTE=Pazuzu;12459662]

Originally Posted by Eric Hahl

Switched out a telescope with a faster one.QUOTE]

Do you use a USB connection to the AM5? I've now replaced FOUR USB type B ports on AM5 mounts. I think that the ports are not meant to have cables putting lateral force on them, all 4 had the center plastic part crack off. If you do (all 4 used ASIAir and I guess you need a cable between them?) find a way to do some stress relief, OR better get, get a short USB B to USB anything cable, and then plug your working cable into that, so you're not tugging on the port every time you setup and break down.

I have a power cable coming into the bottom portion of the mount. Then a power out and usb from the back of the saddle to the ASI Air. There are no loose cables on my setup.

[Eric Hahl]

Here is a labeled pic. ASI AIR is attached to bottom of dovetail so it moves with the scope. Power is supplied through the mount to the back of the DEC saddle.

[Eric Hahl]

Last night I added the guide scope and also an electronic camera angle adjuster. Still have no stray cables hanging anywhere.

[Eric Hahl]

Originally Posted by flatbutt

That's huge.

And the REDCAT can do full frame as well, so hugerer! LOL.

[Pazuzu]

[QUOTE=Eric Hahl;12459997]

Originally Posted by Pazuzu

I have a power cable coming into the bottom portion of the mount. Then a power out and usb from the back of the saddle to the ASI Air. There are no loose cables on my setup.

You have the AM5N, the earlier version didn't have a saddle USB port, so you plugged in near the power in port. That connector is a weak point, the "N" version solves that.

[Eric Hahl]

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Ahh, got it.