USB powered hub

[Physopto]

On ‎04‎/‎06‎/‎2016 at 20:34, ChrisLX200 said:

The ASI178MM - it's a USB3 camera.

ChrisH

There are so many problems with USB3/2 over network type adapters I decided that I am going to build a computer specially for the observatory, with all necessary programs on it.  When the observatory eventually gets built this will be controlled  over the WiFi or cat connection by my main computer. I will be using ACP.

Derek

[KyleStoke]

58 minutes ago, Physopto said:

There are so many problems with USB3/2 over network type adapters I decided that I am going to build a computer specially for the observatory, with all necessary programs on it.  When the observatory eventually gets built this will be controlled  over the WiFi or cat connection by my main computer. I will be using ACP.

Derek

This gets my vote especially since you can knock one together for very little.

[kirkster501]

Amazon replaced the Stratech no questions asked.  I am up and ruing again.  Now, for some clear skies please instead of his incessant cloud and rain!!!!!

[nightvision]

On 06/06/2016 at 18:19, Physopto said:

There are so many problems with USB3/2 over network type adapters I decided that I am going to build a computer specially for the observatory, with all necessary programs on it.  When the observatory eventually gets built this will be controlled  over the WiFi or cat connection by my main computer. I will be using ACP.

Derek

I have just done this, already had a second gen 3.4GHZ i3 CPU in an old desktop so used an Asrock H61M R2.0 motherboard which has the dehumidifier bios option, desiccant installed internally.  Used a dedicated COM1 serial port for mount control (built-in serial port header, no more chasing com port numbers!) and next will be a 4 port USB 3.0 card.  Installed WIN10-Pro; Pro selected so I can control it with Windows Remote Desktop via mains-Homeplug-adapters, works great.  Asrock-MB uses Xfast-USB which seems to be very quick and stable, so far the built-in USB 2.0 ports have worked flawlessly.  Now effectively have a fully managed USB hub for very little outlay, Win10-Pro - £18.50, H61m-MB - £45, com-port - £6, USB-3.0 card - £7.