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Originally Posted by Startrek
Great choice !
Buy a Powertech 12V 7.5amp power adapter from Jaycar ( $45 ? ) for your mount (based on having house mains power ( extension lead ) available)
The mount needs a good solid power supply even though specs say 3amp is good enough, but buy the 7.5 amp. Comes with a cigarette socket so your mounts power cord can plug straight in
Cheers
I have procedures for the HEQ5 mount to set it up ready to observe or image as follows -
Find True South line
Align tripod to True South
Set up tripod
Fit mount head
Set Home Position on mount
Balance your telescope
Synscan polar alignment routine
If your interested let me know ....
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Where I will use the mount I do not have house leads available - I live in a unit so walk to the common area without power. It sounds like with the Powertech one still needs a lead _while being used_? I will not be able to charge it during sessions - just afterwards.
If you have procedures for the HEQ5 available then anything is much appreciated! Thanks!