which cable? connecting a HitecAstro Dew controller to a Atik CCD

[Chris]

Hi, I have recently bought an Atik Titan mono and have ordered an HitecAstro dew controller which includes 2 x 12v regulated power outputs. I'm hoping to both power a couple of dew straps and my Atik from this but the power cable for the Atik is a male cig type and the output for the dew controller states that it is 2.1mm so I will need a new cable by the looks of things.

I've done a search but I'm not sure I'm looking at the correct type of cables so if anyone has this kind of setup and can kindly advice me or recommend a cable I would be very greatful!

Cheers

Chris

[dmahon]

Are you sure? Most dew controllers vary the voltage I'd have thought, so as to vary the heat output.

[dmahon]

Oh, I see it's a new feature (unrelated to the dew controller per we). Probably need a 2.1 to 2.1 cable. I'm sure FLO will tell you and can probably supply the cable.

[tdmodels]

Hi Chris,

PM me a couple of pics of what connector you need to go from and too and how long you need the cable and I shall make you one at cost.

Cheers,

Tim

[Chris]

Oh, I see it's a new feature (unrelated to the dew controller per we). Probably need a 2.1 to 2.1 cable. I'm sure FLO will tell you and can probably supply the cable.

Hi Dmahon, yes indeed its a seperate thing to the dew control, sounds great doesn't it accept the cable issue. I thought I would strap the dew controller to my pier and run as much as I could from it like a mini power hub so it would keep cables running away from the pier to a minimum. All the cables I've found on the net seem to be male to female, not one single 2.1mm male to male I found this though:

http://www.cameras-cctv.com/PSU_Power_Supplies/2807?gclid=CNHcuIvsqLoCFXMRtAode1EAJw

I thought about cutting the cigar connector off and connecting this through a connecting block but I'm not condifent that I would get the polarity correct, if I accidentally make it tip negative I could be smelling smoke coming from my Atik .

I contacted FLO earlier and asked about a cable and Martin although a legend couldn't help me on this particular occasion.

Chris

EDIT: I even got the polarity wrong on the word confident

[Chris]

Hi Chris,

PM me a couple of pics of what connector you need to go from and too and how long you need the cable and I shall make you one at cost.

Cheers,

Tim

Hey Tim, how you getting on with the Dob? Thanks for the offer thats great! I'll send some pics and links to try and explain what I need

Thanks

Chris

[Chris]

I have emailed HitecAstro to see if they can tell me if the 2.1mm connection on the Dew controller is male or female because I'm not 100% sure until it arrives. I've also found this which might possibly work depending on the answer, although its a bit on the long side:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/PK-Green-Power-Extension-Cable/dp/B004LA3FFM/ref=pd_sim_sbs_ce_5#productDescription

[jnc71106]

It's male Chris I've got the same dew controller. I did find some 2.1mm on eBay I'll try and dig up a link

I say it's male I'm 99% certain it is haven't looked at it in a while with all the cloud we have had

[Sp@ce_d]

I had trouble finding more of these for the MHPro. Got some from Bern at MA in the end. I did see some on eBay after but can't find a link now.

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[Chris]

Hey guys thanks for the responses I've had a reply from HitecAstro already! what a service! they comfirm that its a male 2.1mm plug needed jnc as its a female socket so I'm fairly sure this should do the trick:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/PK-Green-Power-Extension-Cable/dp/B004LA3FFM/ref=pd_sim_sbs_ce_5#productDescription

What do you guys think?

Chris

[Sp@ce_d]

Hey guys thanks for the responses I've had a reply from HitecAstro already! what a service! they comfirm that its a male 2.1mm plug needed jnc as its a female socket so I'm fairly sure this should do the trick:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/PK-Green-Power-Extension-Cable/dp/B004LA3FFM/ref=pd_sim_sbs_ce_5#productDescription

What do you guys think?

Chris

Looks right Chris. The Titan draws ~0.55A according to the specs so will do you fine.

[jnc71106]

I'm almost certain these are the ones I got from eBay http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=390259286943

[Chris]

Thanks Space_d, thats re-assuring

Jnc- Thanks for the link, it didn't come up with a pic initially so I copy and pasted the product details back into UK ebay and that seemed to work? Looks like the one on my link but shorter (1m) which is what I wanted so I've ordered it!

Hopefully thats everthing sorted, thanks for eveyones help and I'll post when hopefully its all up and running

Chris

[tdmodels]

Hi Chris,  I think you were wise to buy that one.  The components and shipping would have come to more than the price you paid!

[Chris]

Hi Tim, sounds like I got a good deal then, I did think it looked a good price!