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Old 15-08-2017, 12:39 PM
AstroApprentice (Jason)
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Suggestions on integrated power & USB hub for AP

Hi astrophotographers,
I'm hoping for some opinions & recommendations on cable management/simplifying my imaging system with an integrated power and USB hub, possibly with onboard PC.

I've come across the following options and wonder if anyone has experience with them or if you can suggest other options.

1) Primaluce Labs Eagle S - USB 2x2 & 3x4, power x4, decent onboard PC+wifi. Looks awesome, but $$$
https://www.primalucelab.com/astrono...otography.html

2) Pegasus Astro Ultimate Powerbox - USB 2x6, power x4, motor controller x1, temp/RH port x1 + sensor, dew heater ports x2. Looks very good quality, compact, ports well protected.
http://pegasusastro.com/products/ultimate-powerbox/

3) Kendrick Power Panel - USB 3x7, power x4 + cig lighter x4. Quality, ports well protected, but looks bulky.
http://www.kendrickastro.com/powerpa...ml#GeneralInfo

4) HitecAstro Mount Hub Pro - USB 2x4, power x8, dew heater ports x4, motor controller x1.
https://www.hitecastro.co.uk/index.p.../mount-hub-pro

5) QHYCCD Astrobar - USB 2x8, power x4, basic PC+wifi. Version 1 prototype available, but still in beta testing.
http://www.qhyccd.com/AstroBar.html#AstroBar

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your time.
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