Pier deluxe

[fyratrapporupp]

Unfortunately I can't have a obsy in my garden but I do have a pier. Still I have been unhappy with the time to setup everything up - this is how I solved it:

I bought a outdoor cabinet from AliExpress and put all electronics and a computer inside.

Now all I need to do is attach the tube and all wires to camera etc and I'm ready to go.

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[Moon-Watcher]

Looks the business...

MANY clear skies 

Mark

[L8-Nite]

Unfortunately I can't have a obsy in my garden but I do have a pier. Still I have been unhappy with the time to setup everything up - this is how I solved it:

I bought a outdoor cabinet from AliExpress and put all electronics and a computer inside.

Now all I need to do is attach the tube and all wires to camera etc and I'm ready to go.

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Considering the close proximity of your electrical supply to the ground, one of the small moisture trap kits might be beneficial ?

[Pan Euro]

Looks very good. Really like the cabinet.

[laudropb]

Very nice set up, but I too would be a little worried about moisture build up near to the electrics.

[fyratrapporupp]

Very nice set up, but I too would be a little worried about moisture build up near to the electrics.

The cabinet is classified with ip65, the computer warms it up plus is very well ventilated - do you still believe this will be a problem?

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[laser_jock99]

Looks good- my only observation is that I would have put the cabinet on the north side to make using the polar scope easier?

[r3i]

Very neat - shame about all those streetlights in the background.

[fyratrapporupp]

Looks good- my only observation is that I would have put the cabinet on the north side to make using the polar scope easier?

I had to compromise with that versus having to risk the ccd clashing with cabinet. With this solution I can still use the polar scope - although not very comfortable. It is very well polar aligned and I am using software for fine tuning it.

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[fyratrapporupp]

Very neat - shame about all those streetlights in the background.

Thanks - yes that is certainly an issue. I'm using this setup until I have the equipment and knowledge to construct a remote observatory.

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[JamesF]

That does look very neat.  I suspect the heat from the electronics would be enough to keep out most damp, though I might be tempted to put a paving slab on the ground under the box so vegetation can't grow up around it and trap damp there.  I assume you must have snow to deal with too?

As for the polar scope, you might be able to fit a camera on that.  Could well make alignment easier.  Though with your modded mount alt/az system hopefully you won't need to play with that very often?

James

[fyratrapporupp]

That does look very neat. I suspect the heat from the electronics would be enough to keep out most damp, though I might be tempted to put a paving slab on the ground under the box so vegetation can't grow up around it and trap damp there. I assume you must have snow to deal with too?

As for the polar scope, you might be able to fit a camera on that. Could well make alignment easier. Though with your modded mount alt/az system hopefully you won't need to play with that very often?

James

Thanks - Yeah im thinking of how to decorate around it so when done there will be no vegetation under it.

We had a lot of rain today, still the cabinet was dry as a desert afterwards that feels comforting.

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[fyratrapporupp]

I installed a touch screen in it today for manual focusing, polar aligning or just fixing computer issues when at the pier.

And did some cabling.

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[Dark Horizon]

That looks great... The case should be fine if it's rated IP65. If moisture does appear, just add a couple of PC case fans to the vents.

[Pompey Monkey]

That is the business!

[damnut]

That looks amazing congrats. The only other thing I would consider is putting some artificial turf round the pillar, if you drop something with glass in (your lovely ep's) it gives you a chance of it not breaking!

[Corpze]

Looks really neat!

Med vänlig hälsning, Daniel

[spaceboy]

A great and tidy solution.

[sloz1664]

I see your using Sequence Generator Pro. Excellent Choice. 

Steve

[fyratrapporupp]

I see your using Sequence Generator Pro. Excellent Choice.

Steve

I haven't actually used it yet - my plan is to use it this autumn when my new ccd arrives. I have great expectations of it and so far it looks good.

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[fyratrapporupp]

Making a temperature controller for the cabinet with a 80 mm fan and a Arduino - I noticed that the cabinet could get quite hot inside when the sun was shining on it.

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[fyratrapporupp]

First light with my upgraded pier. Worked as planned - setup time < 2 minutes.

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[kalasinman]

Looks very professional, but "first light" where's the image?? Inquiring minds want to know.

[fyratrapporupp]

Looks very professional, but "first light" where's the image?? Inquiring minds want to know.

Haha thanks / there are images but unfortunately very poor ones due to clouds. Will post first light with clear skies as soon as possible

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[fyratrapporupp]

As request - first light - with an actual image this time

One ten minutes exposure - ISO 1600 - with my modded Canon 1100D and the Megrez 72 ( both soon be replaced ). No calibration frames.

Object: The Pelican + North American Nebula.

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