Weekly Update 03-07-26

Good morning all,

We’re still waiting for parts, but Larry and Kevin should be able to work on things next week.

Clear skies,

Maxx

Weekly Update 03-06-26

Hello all,

We’re still working on our dome fix. Parts take a while to get ordered and delivered. Fingers crossed for a quick fix once they get here!
-Maxx

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

Add better rslit.C and tserver.C logging regarding the slit status. Also, implement method for accessing drive display data.
Work with Larry and team to clean the slip rings using methods available for the 2.3m and 4m observatories.
Work with Larry and team to clean the slit tracks and re-grease the wheels.
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