User groups recommendation

[Carl]

Hi All
just bought my new Skywatcher eq6 pro plus orion starshoot. Any suggestions of the right user groups to join for discussions and help.

Cheers
Carl Rainer

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Yes Carl, come along and join us in here: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/eq6/

[wasyoungonce (Brendan)]

EQMOD.

[Carl]

Thanks
Any suggestions how to power thing without buying something dedicated from an expensive astronomy shop?

Cheers Carl

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

To power thing?

If you mean a 240v power supply, I just bought one from the local electronics store.

12volt 2 amp. Cost $70 if I remember.

EDIT: I just went out and double-checked the one I bought. It is 12v 4amp. Overkill

12 volts, 2 amps will do.

[asimov (John)]

I just use a good old car battery. I don't trust the mains power supply around my neck of the woods.

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Originally Posted by asimov

I just use a good old car battery. I don't trust the mains power supply around my neck of the woods.

I've never tried mine on a car battery. I must give it a go sometime, Asi.
Be good in blackouts. Won't have to re-set everything

[RobF (Rob)]

I'd be surprised if you can come up with a question that a gurus here couldn't sort pretty quick Carl......