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Arthur Alchin
06-04-2007, 12:46 AM
is anybody aware of a power adapter that can be purchased or built that can be used to pwr up the meade DSI.
i would prefer not to suck power through the usb as it is a big drain on the laptop.
maybe just a splitter box that the usb cable goes into and separates the power supply so that a separate supply powers the DSI
arthur
[1ponders]
06-04-2007, 07:19 AM
My suggestion would be a powered USB Hub Arthur. Cheap and works a treat.
Arthur Alchin
06-04-2007, 08:05 AM
Since reading your reply I have had a look around at what you suggest, These powered usb hubs appear to be available with ext pwr supplies. This may be the way to go.
I had one other issue with the DSI, ie. the connecting cable was to short and the use of a passive high speed usb extension immediately generated an error, I ended up with an "active usb extension cable" which solved that problem (at a slightly more expensive cost).
Thankyou for your reply
Arthur Alchin:)
[1ponders]
06-04-2007, 08:09 AM
Yep using an extension with the DSI will at times cause power problems. It is a ridiculously short cable. But if you velcro a powered hub to your mount its not toooooo bad. Just watch for snag-ups when slewing
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