12V Power distribution box.

[Skyline]

Hi,

Is there any other good power distribution boxes like the Hitec Astro, which I can feed from a leisure battery.

Currently I have a 110ah battery which is housed in a battery box. From there i have 3 outlets connected with power cables to connect onto my mount, camera and a Ring 2 socket to power things like dew heater controllers.

I'm just trying to minimise long cables.

It would be nice for one output from the battery box into a power distribution box, then power distributed to my equipment.

Thanks.

 

Edited March 6, 2020 by Skyline

[souls33k3r]

Not sure if this fits your requirements buddy

https://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/propview.php?view=159280

[Skyline]

Thanks Buddy,

Ideally I need a power distribution box. I don't need for it to be computer controlled on needing a usb hub or a focus controller. Just power outlets.

Another option would be just getting a decent multi channel 12v splitter box, then just making shorter 12v cables.

I like things simple.

Edited March 6, 2020 by Skyline

[Skipper Billy]

Easy enough to make yourself - project box and bits and pieces from CPC/Farnells etc

 

[Stuart1971]

This is what I now use...the Pegasus UPB V2 superb..

https://pegasusastro.com/products/ultimate-powerbox-v2/

 

 

 

[Yawning Angel]

I went with one of these, and changed my plugs to 4mm banana (I swapped the fuses to more sensible capacities)

Hobbyking Powerstrip

[Skyline]

8 hours ago, Stuart1971 said:

This is what I now use...the Pegasus UPB V2 superb..

https://pegasusastro.com/products/ultimate-powerbox-v2/

 

 

 

There is another version of the pegasus power box, which I think is a smaller in dimensions which can run as a standalone device instead of it being connected to a pc. Can this box do the same?

[Stuart1971]

1 minute ago, Skyline said:

There is another version of the pegasus power box, which I think is a smaller in dimensions which can run as a standalone device instead of it being connected to a pc. Can this box do the same?

Well, you can connect to a PC and set it all up, and from then on you can use without a PC....but all of the Pegasus units are meant to be used via PC really.. 👍

[Skyline]

15 hours ago, KevS said:

Knocked this up during the brief period of cloudy weather we have had this season. (sic).

Quite straight forward. Save yourself quite a few bob. Bits and pieces from fleabay cost about £25.00 in total. 

Used these plug/sockets for a bit more security:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Screw-Locking-DC-Plug-Metal-Panel-Mount-Socket-2-1MM-x-5-5MM/322162434648?hash=item4b0260a258:m:mZvU9yRnHzWhb85H1z43VVQ

 

 

 

Hi,

Do you have a schematic for the box I can have?

Nadeem.

[Skyline]

Thank you

[souls33k3r]

@KevS you could do us all a favour and put the info here so that everyone could benefit from it

[prusling]

On 06/03/2020 at 10:06, Yawning Angel said:

I went with one of these, and changed my plugs to 4mm banana (I swapped the fuses to more sensible capacities)

Hobbyking Powerstrip

I also have this Powerstrip and it's doing great service mounted on an extended upper dovetail along with a USB hub thus limiting the number of cables between the scope and the mount. It's good value but took a little while to arrive from HK.

[Stuart1971]

All these DIY power strips and devices will do the job, are superb and cheap to make....but they lack PC control, so if you need that then you cant beat the Pegasus range.... but you will pay a premium for it...😀

[m.tweedy]

I swear by the PowerPole boxes.

 

 

https://www.dewcontrol.com/Powerpole_Distribution_Box/p3099125_20055344.aspx

[bottletopburly]

I use one of these on the Ota https://deepskydad.com/dchub2 which I power from  a box at base of pier but saves having multiple wires going up pier to ota .

Edited March 19, 2020 by bottletopburly

[Skyline]

All good ideas, I have some parts on the KevS idea, i need to buy the rest of stuff.

Thank you everyone for contributing.