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Old 14-11-2022, 07:33 PM
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Pegasus Astro Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2

Anyone using the Pegasus Astro Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2? Looking at it to replace my USB3 hub & stop running multiple power cables down the mount & looks like it will do the job, leaving only a single power & USB cable to deal with. Will probably add a mini pc to my setup later so getting the top plate might be handy too.

Anyone with any thoughts on this unit?

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Old 14-11-2022, 08:04 PM
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Yep I've got it. Nice little unit. What camera do you have? Just make sure to use the right USB port with some of the ZWO cameras.
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Old 14-11-2022, 09:17 PM
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I have 2 of them. Best thing you can add to your setup.
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Old 14-11-2022, 10:14 PM
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Thanks guys - will be using it with a 294MM Pro & maybe occasionally a DSLR.
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Old 15-11-2022, 02:43 PM
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I have Gen1 and love it.
Only 1 cable running up to the mount and all others running from the PPBA to the camera's, minipc, focuser.
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Old 25-11-2022, 12:21 PM
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I have 2 of them and they work extremely well. Perfect for distributing power around to your devices and running dew shields/strips etc.
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Old 25-11-2022, 02:37 PM
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I have the mini and it's the best thing I ever stuck to the mount.

The software is useful too, running my Celestron dew heater, keeping track of condtiions and battery drain, etc.

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Old 26-11-2022, 09:10 PM
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Great device, and surprisingly small. I have it mounted on top of my refractor and it powers everything ... cameras, mount, focuser, dew heaters, RPi4. I also use some of the USB ports. The only two cables running to my setup are power (10A supply) and ethernet. Alex
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Old 06-12-2022, 02:50 PM
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Ordered one today but out of stock until some time in January it seems, my fault for delaying.
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