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  1. Ok, time for an update, finally got the pier installed and now need to sort out the wiring, etc. I have an extra waterproof bag going over the whole unit for extra water protection. I also have an extra plastic plant pot saucer to stick to the top of the base, which, when upside down fits inside the bin perfectly so will provide an extra seal for the bin to sit down on. Longer term I have a plan to add a shed around the pier (although new houses being built nearby so waiting to see impact from garden lights, etc. Went for the upside down bin method for the moment. Everything has gone well although my polar alignment for the azimuth bolt has shifting during build (though I had it bang on) so wondering how much adjustment I will get with the mount azimuth setting screw to get alignment? Otherwise I will rotate and drill/tap and new screw. I will have a AZ EQ6-GT mount on the pier. I now have space in the garage nearby to start setting up the equipment, PSU, etc. I have a Redcat to learn how to use for astro and a Celestron 8SE for planetary. Thanks for help so far.
  2. Hello I'm in the process of setting up an outside pier for my skywatcher AZ-EQ6 GT mount (poured the concrete this week). I have the ASIAir Pro (with cameras) and also the Pegasus Ultimate Powerbox v2. I wondering what cables I should run from my garage to the Pier. I've not really used any of the equipment yet due to a few reasons and as far as I can tell, I just need a 12V DC supply for the Powerbox (I've got a Nevada PSW-30 25-30A Switch-Mode Power Supply for this) and then also just the USB to connect to my laptop (in garage) to the Powerbox. Distance will be about 7-8 metres. Will I then connect everything direct to the Pegasus (ASIAir, mount, etc) and control it all through that hub or should I run any other cables (Garage to pier) for redundancy? Thanks
  3. Great input guys and thanks for the suggestions. I've got the chance to run some cables to the area as we are about to do some other work so I wanted to make sure I had what I needed. Sounds like if I run a 12V feed and a couple of ethernet cables, I should be able to connect everything I need. And @david_taurus83 that guide is perfect! A VERY neat job!
  4. Hi Guys Moved house this year and finally have outside space and a perfect spot for a telescope. Initially will use on tripod but longer term will make a pier. I want to run some cables to the area from my garage. Wondering what I should run in terms of power and connectivity. My thinking is to run 240Vac so I can have power at the telescope. I have a Pegasus Ultimate Powerbox and ASIAIR Pro to power all the gear at the mount. Will have a weatherproof enclosure setup. I was thinking of running an ethernet cable to connect to the ASIAIR to use in LAN mode and also a USB cable to connect to the Pegasus to control it. The location will need cable runs of around 8 metres and I wondering if the lenbgth is an issue for the USB? Any guidance appreciated Thanks
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