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Old 07-07-2019, 09:04 PM
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I see in the specifications that it is only mains powered ?

https://staraid.ai/product/staraid-revolution/

In the specs I read a mains power supply which converts it to 6V DC. Why not 5V which is the standard voltage supplied by power banks without DC step-up converter.

And this: https://staraid.ai/features/

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All mounts with adjustable screws or knobs are supported (even single-axis tracking platforms).
So my dumb SP single axis tracking mount would be supported ?
I thought it requires two axes controlling motors in order to guide at all ?

EDIT: I read the FAQ and saw I need (as expected) a BoxDorfer MTS-3 upgrade kit for the SP mount.
And it does not support off-axis guiding, which is a bummer to me : extra guiding telescope which is extra weight.

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