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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 👍
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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
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On 28/11/2020 at 14:14, AstroNebulee said:
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?
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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
Powering my eq3-2 mount outside
in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
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Thanks for the suggestion James 👍