Paul Herts

Thanks for the suggestion James 👍

5 hours ago, Cosmic Geoff said:

When I had a 6 volt RA drive, I bought a 6v lead-acid rechargeable battery and a 6V charger.  The charger IIRC was designed with remote-controlled products in mind. I made up a connecting lead myself.

Whatever rechargeable battery solution you adopt, a matching battery charger will be required. 

Thanks Geoff 👍

2 hours ago, AstroNebulee said:

Hi Paul 

I have since sold my eq3-2 now and never got to try it for a long run sorry. I got the leads and charging lead, which is in USB format. from cpc.farnell.com and the battery pack from amazon that usually powers radio control cars. Sorry I can't be more help but its a cheap portable power option. 

No worries but thanks for the further info. Currently pondering how to mount my camera/lens combo - I’ve used a Canon 400mm on a Sony a5100 on an Omegon minitrack for very short exposures so looking to step this up.

Cheers Paul

On 28/11/2020 at 14:14, AstroNebulee said:

Hi, just an update to this thread I started.  I've had all the components arrive and hooked it up to my eq 3-2 mount and powers it successfully, the real test will be how it performs out in the field so to speak, even if it lasts for 3 hours I'll be well happy.

Hi AstroNebulee, how have you got on with this set up; how many hours are you getting and where did you get the lead to connect the battery pack to controller?

On 20/11/2020 at 18:29, Nicola Hannah Butterfield said:

Get a 6v reachable battery like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultramax-NP12-6-12Ah-Rechargeable-Battery/dp/B00J4PZIVS/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=6+Volt+Rechargeable+Battery&qid=1605896720&quartzVehicle=138-266&replacementKeywords=6+rechargeable+battery&sr=8-3

Spade connectors should be a simple connection, but need a 6v charger

 

Hi,

sorry, I know this is an old thread but I’ve just picked up the dual axis motors for my EQ3 so I am investigating the various means of powering it. This looks like the best solution to me but can I buy a lead with spade connectors or would I have to make my own? 

Just want to avoid any unnecessary pain, already done some basic imaging so know how much there is involved but I know very little about electronics, I wasn’t aware about the limitations on battery voltage until today.

Thanking you

Paul