Just to clarify, any of the 12v power, or the USB ports can be used for dew straps, and will be auto controlled, you need to pick from the list on the ASCOM driver which ports you want to use.
Looks like a powerful little box and good competition to the Pegasus Power Box. Will be keeping an eye on this device if I decide to get a Mele PC for one of my setups since this provides power to all the devices on the scope. Great rundown on the product Stuart. Clear skies.
That’s really interesting Stuart! It looks exactly the same size as my ASIAIR plus, even the 4 fixing holes on the back look the same! I’ve been having problems recently with my Pegasus power box advance! It keeps disconnecting and the dew ports especially are really loose and wobbly! This could be a very nice smaller and cheaper alternative! Thanks for sharing mate👍 will be interested to see your thoughts when you start using it! Clear skies!
Thanks Simon, I think it is actually pretty much identical size to the ASIair, and seems to work really well, and with the option of choosing any of the USB or power ports to use for auto dew control, by using the sensor and it will adjust the dew straps all automatically as needed..clear skies mate..👍🏻
Nice that they include all the power cables! Looking forward to seeing how you get on with it! Are the 12v ports independent switching or grouped? Cheers! Doug
Thanks Doug, yes a good selection of cables, and all the USB and power ports individually / independently controlled, it’s a very good little device..clear skies mate..👍🏻
@@poruatokin thanks for the comment, 15amp max, hmm with all my kit connected it only hits about 5 Amps max and barely warm to the touch Hope that helps 👍
Thanks for the comment, Good question, as there other model does, but it’s not in English yet, only in Chinese language, it will work with most imaging software that can use the ASCOM driver AFAIK, but will look init this for you..👍🏻
Just to clarify, any of the 12v power, or the USB ports can be used for dew straps, and will be auto controlled, you need to pick from the list on the ASCOM driver which ports you want to use.
Looks like a powerful little box and good competition to the Pegasus Power Box. Will be keeping an eye on this device if I decide to get a Mele PC for one of my setups since this provides power to all the devices on the scope. Great rundown on the product Stuart. Clear skies.
Thanks Logan, it is an excellent and cheaper alternative for sure, and well worth a punt if you are in the market..clear skies 👍🏻
Looks a great bit of kit Stuart if I'm ever in the market for another powerbox I'll probably consider one of these, clear skies!!
Thanks Tich, certainly worth checking out for sure…👍🏻
That’s really interesting Stuart! It looks exactly the same size as my ASIAIR plus, even the 4 fixing holes on the back look the same! I’ve been having problems recently with my Pegasus power box advance! It keeps disconnecting and the dew ports especially are really loose and wobbly! This could be a very nice smaller and cheaper alternative! Thanks for sharing mate👍 will be interested to see your thoughts when you start using it! Clear skies!
Thanks Simon, I think it is actually pretty much identical size to the ASIair, and seems to work really well, and with the option of choosing any of the USB or power ports to use for auto dew control, by using the sensor and it will adjust the dew straps all automatically as needed..clear skies mate..👍🏻
A mini pc + this is a pretty great setup, given the price point. Nice to see it comes with the sensor as well. Ticks quite a few boxes I'd say.
Thanks for the comment, yes, a very good alternative to the more expensive options..👍🏻
Nice that they include all the power cables! Looking forward to seeing how you get on with it! Are the 12v ports independent switching or grouped?
Cheers!
Doug
Thanks Doug, yes a good selection of cables, and all the USB and power ports individually / independently controlled, it’s a very good little device..clear skies mate..👍🏻
Curious to know how hot it runs. The site claims 15A throughput.
@@poruatokin thanks for the comment, 15amp max, hmm with all my kit connected it only hits about 5 Amps max and barely warm to the touch
Hope that helps 👍
Small correction on your pronunciation: Raspberry Pi is not related to Magnum P.I., but to Strawberry Pie. 😉
Thanks for the comment…😂😂👍🏻
Is the only way to access the PowerBox via Nina or does it have a stand-alone interface?
Thanks for the comment, Good question, as there other model does, but it’s not in English yet, only in Chinese language, it will work with most imaging software that can use the ASCOM driver AFAIK, but will look init this for you..👍🏻
Hello again, I have put a link in the description now to all the drivers and the stand alone app for this powerbox, hope that helps.