NEW Lynx Astro Dew Controllers

[FLO]

Lynx Astro have released some new 2-port and 4-port dew controllers. 

Both models feature Phono/RCA type sockets for powering dew heater tapes, easy to use (in the dark!) rotary control knobs and flexible silicone cables. 

They also have a Micro USB 2 socket so can be controlled remotely via a Mac or PC. The device acts as a USB-to-Serial interface. Software is provided. 

Both are available with/without a 3.5mm 8V DSLR Power Supply Output for powering a DSLR. (The necessary cables and dummy batteries are available separately). 

The four-port model also features 2x 2.1mm 12V DC Power Outputs for powering a mount, camera, etc. (Again, cables are available). 

Lynx Astro is a FLO brand so is designed and manufactured in the UK to a very high standard using premium quality materials and components.

Compliant with all applicable British, European, RoHS & CE standards. 

We hope you like them ? 

Lynx Astro Dew Controllers 

 

[FLO]

For this first batch we are offering an introductory 20% discount off all Lynx Astro Dew Controllers ?

Please use the Discount Code 'lynxastrodew' when ordering. 

[Carbon Brush]

The well thought out functionality aside....

Fused cigar plug. Ferrite core on the supply lead. Nice touches.?

[Grant]

Had my four port version in action most of last night - four dew straps plugged in plus 12v power to the mount and 12v to the camera cooler, didn't skip a beat ?

[scitmon]

Are the dummy batteries and cables compatible with the older dew controllers?  I like the idea of replacing my amazon bought dummy battery which has a ac 3 pin plug with these...

[FLO]

11 hours ago, scitmon said:

Are the dummy batteries and cables compatible with the older dew controllers? 

No. The HitecAstro model you link to does not have the necessary 3.5mm 8V DSLR Power Supply Output for powering a DSLR. 

I am glad you asked the question because it gives me an opportunity to emphasise our Lynx Astro Dew Controllers are not related in any way to any other brand. They are entirely new products. We employed a UK electronics design engineer, with a background in military and industrial hardware, to design them from scratch to our specification. Every component has been assessed and chosen by ourselves. I.e. the PCB is manufactured in the UK, the cases are sourced from Japan and individual components (like bomb-proof Mosfets and premium control knob/potentiometers) are all carefully chosen for quality and performance. Final assembly is also done here in the UK at a modern manufacturing facility (the one that manufactures our Lynx Astro cables). Our emphasis on UK design and manufacture means they can carry the 'Made in Britain' logo (a company must first demonstrate something is made in Britain before it is allowed to use the logo). 

Lynx Astro Dew controllers are only the first of a range of new products designed and manufactured to the same high standard here in the UK ? 

Steve 

[Carbon Brush]

Well done FLO. Thank you for supporting UK electronics design and manufacture.

I know many companies who have outsourced circuit design, PCB manufacture and PCB assembly overseas.
A lot of these companies have had their (and by extension their customers) fingers burnt and had to bring the work back home.

Cost of purchase and cost of ownership can be very different.

 

[TerryMcK]

Is there a INDI driver available for linux systems? I have a look around for something but a can’t see anything.