After a detailed meeting, we have plans going forward for addressing the slit error that will occur during some nights:

1. Add better rslit.C and tserver.C logging regarding the slit status. Also, implement method for accessing drive display data.
2. Work with Larry and team to clean the slip rings using methods available for the 2.3m and 4m observatories.
3. Work with Larry and team to clean the slit tracks and re-grease the wheels.
4. Kevin (as soon as mid-March) will disconnect the dropleaf relay to one of the 8 slip rings and connect a slit relay to that slip ring, allowing remote access similar to “tx power dome=off”.

Once this is all done, we can get the repairs on the mirror support regulators.

Best,
Maxx

Hello all,

Larry Reddell and his team have finished lubricating the slit drive chain. I’ll be resuming the scheduler for tonight, so fingers crossed on the slit properly closing tomorrow morning!

-Maxx

Good afternoon all,
I’ve chosen to start modernizing and updating the website, clearing out broken links and streamlining the observing tools. Hopefully you’ll find it easier to read and navigate the website!
I’m also working on posting weekly posts here so that the “dynamic status” of the RCT is archived through these posts.
Cheers,
Maxx