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Originally Posted by Stefan12
Hi there!
After a lot of thought I decided to purchase a Losmandy G11 with Gemini 2.
The mount arrived a few days ago and it's certainly quite a step up from my Skywatcher HEQ5.
What power supply should I get to run my G11 and Gemini 2?
Reading through the Gemini 2 quick start guide, it recommends using a regulated power supply 12-18 V DC at 3 amps or higher.
I have a 12V 5A adaptor. Its similar to this one, but with a cigarette lighter socket. (see link)
http://www.jaycar.co.nz/productView.asp?ID=GH1379
Will my G11 and Gemini 2 work safely with this power adapter? |
Stefan, you should regard 12V as the absolute minimum. The genuine Losmandy power supply is 18V, so an fixed or adjustable supply that supports that would be better. Maybe the
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MP3800 but you'd have to keep it weatherproofed.