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Hi All,
I have followed this thread with great interest.
NIGHTSKY,
A lot of good advice here by people far more qualified than I,
I have just had a look at Meade's info on the ETX 125,and they say a set of 8 AA batteries,should last 20 hours.
You can take THAT with a grain of salt,BUT even if you only got half that time it would seem,the power requirements are quite low,as I initially thought.
8xAA batteries can supply a surprising amount of current,(for a short time),
and small amounts of Current for a surprisingly long time.
My reasoning,for the small current draw,was the use of AA batteries.
My reference to "get the polarity correct",has already been explained,IE,plug packs,often have a method of connecting + to the tip,or - to the tip,this HAS to be correct,or you WILL do damage.
Your Manual,should show you what is required.
IF,you are only running your scopes electronics,the 800 MA pack,should do the job,(Just)
As a retired Electronics tech,I hope I have not forgotten Too Much.
Regards.
John
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