DC Power Panel Options

[LostInSp_ce]

Hi all,
I'm in the hunt for a new one and after 18 months of DIY projects my laziness has finally caught up with me. I'm looking to take the easy option and buy one already wired up which I can just connect straight to the DC line. Kendrick have some nice ones, but I'm curious to know if anyone else does them? It would be great if they're local as I still have concerns with OS purchases and all the delays happening at the moment.

[Astronut07]

G’day lostinsp-ce

I have recently purchased the Pegasus Astro Pocket Powerbox Advance from Cyclops Optics in Hong Kong.
It has DC outputs, Dew control & USB3 hub
It took 5-6 days total to arrive from time of purchase to delivery
I can understand your hesitant to purchase from overseas but you can take precautions when item arrives to clean unit down ( which I did )

https://www.cyclopsoptics.com/computer-controller/pegasus-astro-pocket-powerbox-advance-free-international-shipping/

I have been using this with my mini PC on top on my scope, it has cleaned up all my cables & has made hobby much easier

Good luck

[ChrisV]

I don't know about power boxes but can agree with Cyclops Optics as a source. I bought something from them 2 weeks ago. Quick responses from Robin, and it took 5-6 days to get here after ordering.

[peter_4059]

I've seen a few people using these:
http://www.westmountainradio.com/product_info.php?products_id=rr_400 8h_c

Looks like there is an Aus distributor:
https://www.master-instruments.com.au/products/63384/RIGrunner%204008.html

[LostInSp_ce]

Thanks guys. It's not the virus I'm worried about, but the possibility that I may never receive my purchase. I just need a short term/low cost solution to connect some additional loads. The Rigrunner is the kind of thing I'm after but I was having a hard time finding one locally. Great detective work Peter! Once I regain confidence in OS purchases I'll look at getting something more advanced such as a Dragonfly. It's been a disruptive 18 months but the little dog house is slowly coming together.