Powered USB hub

[james_screech]

Can anyone recommend a 4 port USB 2.0 12v powered hub for use in an observatory? I'm looking for something small to mount on the scope.

Thank you

James 

[tooth_dr]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAND-NEW-STARTECH-4200USBM-MOUNTABLE-4-PORT-RUGGED-INDUSTRIAL-USB-HUB/111929408041?hash=item1a0f833a29:g:TY4AAOSw9N1Vu7EH

 

These are pretty decent, I have two of them.

[Skipper Billy]

+1 for Startech.

[Yawning Angel]

27 minutes ago, Skipper Billy said:

+1 for Startech

+2

[Davey-T]

+3

Dave

[JamesF]

Startech do seem to have a very good reputation.  I've also been using Orico USB3 hubs and found them to be reliable.  I don't actually know if they do USB2 hubs, but may be worth a look if they do.

James

[TerryMcK]

This one from Lindy I bought a few years back is industrial quality in a metal case and has been bomb proof - pricy though but I can recommend it. 7 ports not 4

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0038JR1H0

Edited March 4, 2020 by TerryMcK

[souls33k3r]

The new pegasus one 

https://www.altairastro.com/pegasus-usb-31-control-hub-6-port-2593-p.asp

Don't get me started now. 

[Anne S]

44 minutes ago, souls33k3r said:

The new pegasus one 

https://www.altairastro.com/pegasus-usb-31-control-hub-6-port-2593-p.asp

Don't get me started now. 

It seems a bit expensive. I'm keeping an eye on their rotator, I could do with that when I assemble my dual rig. It'll be a doddle to align the cameras.

[james_screech]

Thank you all for the suggestions. 

The Pegasus one looks a bit pricey for just a hub, and the Lindy one a bit large as it's 7 port. So it will probably be StarTech.

[Tomatobro]

I use D link 4 and 7 port hubs with no issues. They are 5 volt units so I have added a 12 to 5 volt power supply. All my external kit is 12 volt DC.

[prusling]

I found the StarTech USB2 became unreliable below 0 degrees (as per spec). Switched to Orico USB3 and no problems so far though it hasn't been as cold. 

[souls33k3r]

14 hours ago, Anne S said:

It seems a bit expensive. I'm keeping an eye on their rotator, I could do with that when I assemble my dual rig. It'll be a doddle to align the cameras.

I know right? You can very easily buy one for £30 from amazon. Don't get me wrong I really like pegasus products but this one take the right mickey out of us. 

 

14 hours ago, james_screech said:

Thank you all for the suggestions. 

The Pegasus one looks a bit pricey for just a hub, and the Lindy one a bit large as it's 7 port. So it will probably be StarTech.

I know mate, it's silly to be spending money on such a product. 

[AngryDonkey]

2 hours ago, souls33k3r said:

16 hours ago, james_screech said:

Thank you all for the suggestions. 

The Pegasus one looks a bit pricey for just a hub, and the Lindy one a bit large as it's 7 port. So it will probably be StarTech.

I know mate, it's silly to be spending money on such a product. 

It really depends on what you are after. This is a remote switchable USB 3.1 hub where each individual port can be physically switched as if you are unplugging the cable. In a portable setup this maybe doesn't make so much sense but in a remote setup this is great as you can't just grab the cable and unplug it. It's a bit of a niche product with low volume, which I'm sure also has a big influence on the price. One other thing I can add is that I have received outstanding support from Pegasus, something that it not a given nowadays.

I agree it doesn't make sense if you only need a hub but I don't find the price so offensive when considering all the features, reliability (tbc but the ultimate powerbox is very reliable) and support.

[lukebl]

On the basis of this post I’ve invested in a Startech USB hub myself. Excuse my ignorance, but I have a query about wiring it to a 12v power supply. As the attached pic shows, there’s a positive terminal and what appear to be two GND (ground?)  terminals. So where do I put the negative wire?