Astrophotography USB Solutions
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Are you trying to avoid 12volt batteries or power banks? Do you need portable dew prevention? Are you running your gear off house current? Need a solution that doesn’t require expensive power boxes? This video covers three products that can be an alternative solution to your needs.
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1) Anker 10 port usb3 hub:
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2) Protage condensation preventer:
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3) Anker power bank:
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Does this Anker USB HUB serve as an extender? I'm needing a 25 foot run so I can work indoors. What I use now is only good for about 10 feet before i lose my cameras...Thanks
It doesn’t say anywhere about signal amplification. I’m going to have to say no. I’m not sure what Chuck, from Chuck’s Astrophotography, is using but he’s got some really long usb runs.
@@GarnettLeary I did find out one thing Garnett, my 16-footer was not the right type USB cable. I was told by one of my scope tech support guys that it should be what is called an Active USB, better performance and filters out interference, may be copper and shielded...Got it from Tether Tools. I use that on my Canon DSLR never had any issues...
Very useful to know thank you
Anker makes a excellent product. I will only use the wall chargers and charge cords for my phone. They last a very long time. I haven't used the hub or battery but I wouldn't hesitate to buy them to try.
Intresting Video As always : ) !!
Ty. Stay safe. Clear skies.
Great video. I have used the Anker power pack for travel for over a year now and love it.
They make great products
Nice set of accessories Garnett!!
Nice video review Garnett! They look like good products! I want to ask you how you charge the Anker USB Hub?
Very helpful video Garnett. I've moved to EQMOD and am running out of laptop USBs for the mount and cameras.
I run strictly on AC current. I despise batteries. It’s one more thing I have to drag outside. I’ll likely convert to battery with solar backup after I build something permanent but yeah same. PC can only do so much.
Looks like great products I could use
Do you think the Anker power bank would be able to power a ZWO ASI662 camera? I'm looking for a portable power option that I can take out to dark sites. The camera unfortunately does not work through my laptop USB hub; I thought it may be a USB port default but it's seeming more likely that it's a power source issue.
Thanks
Unfortunately no. The same issue occurs with your laptop. The camera draws too many amps. ZWO specifies as follows:
“You can use an AC-DC adapter, or a 9V-15V battery. And the connector must be a 2.1×5.5mm center positive standard. The red LED indicates that the external power supply works.”
The best solution I’ve found, not the most inexpensive, is a Jackery battery. The base line model is sufficient to run your camera all night. It’s currently just over $200 USD. I’ve ran my mount, dew heaters, cameras, and laptop off one for several years now. You may find cheaper alternatives, most I’ve probably tried, but ultimately most folks use these. I’ll put a link if you’re interested:
Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 240, 240Wh Backup Lithium Battery, 110V/200W Pure Sine Wave AC Outlet, Solar Generator (Solar Panel Not Included) for Outdoors Camping Travel Hunting Emergency a.co/d/4nOt2cQ
protage condensation preventer is a broken link.
Thank you for letting me know
very nice!