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Old 08-09-2020, 01:27 PM
AdamJL
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Originally Posted by that_guy View Post
The mount draws 4A when it's slewing. My EQ6 draws less than 1A when you're just tracking.
Okay, thanks. I'll still need the 4A to cater for slewing though?

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I personally use 2-3 38Ah Deep Cycle batteries. These last me about 2 days without needing to recharge. Just a note about 12V Lead acid batteries, don't let them fall below 12.3V at a minimum. It'll decrease the battery life and doesn't do your electronics any favours.
Yeah as I mentioned, not going down the "build your own" route
I just want plug and play

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If your surface pro is anything like my laptop which charges using USB-C there are some PD mobile power banks that are suitable. I have one that can deliver up to 45W and can charge my laptop 75% from flat.
Sadly the Surface Book is more powerful than the Surface Pro, and it doesn't really charge well from USB-C. It can, but it's very slow. For the Book line, it's the magnetic Surface Connect port that gives the best juice.

edit: cool avatar by the way!
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