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Old 21-06-2012, 06:15 PM
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Any switch-mode power supply that supplies 12VDC with 2A (or more) will do fine. Officially the voltage spec is 11-15VDC. I've found no difference from 11.5VDC (battery supply getting low) through to 13.5VDC (regulated vehicle supply).

I also hooked up a power meter to measure power draw at maximum slew and at sidereal tracking: 22W and 11W respectively.

Make sure you get exactly the right connector size (Edit: and polarity - it's centre positive) and that it's a firm fit - a right-angle connector is best. It's a right royal pain if the connector falls out when slewing!

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