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Originally Posted by AdamJL
Hi all
I currently have a laptop (Surface Book 2) that has 2 USB-A ports and 1 USB-C port.
This is one less than I need (mount, guide camera, main camera, polemaster) and so generally I unplug the polemaster when it's finished aligning.
But I was thinking of getting an Intel NUC or similar to use in the field as quite a few have 4 USB ports, but have a few questions, if anyone else is using something similar.
1. I never shoot from my backyard because I can't, so always have to use mobile power. Do these things require lots of juice?
2. Anyone know the voltage requirements? I saw one that had 19V printed on it, which seemed high. My Surface Book says it needs 15V but it runs fine from my Jackery.
3. I presume people just take a tablet and remote into the NUC?
4. Any issues to be aware of?
Cheers!
Adam
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Have you considered a Raspberry Pi instead of a windows PC? They're cheap & use little power. It will mean replacing some of the software you use but there's good alternatives like KStars for acquisition.
Rene