Which direction to go?

[javaruba]

Hi folks, 

I'm trying to figure out which direction to go. I've just finished routing some cables to my mini-PC, which currently lives on my dovetail plate, as can be seen below, power distribution cables are the only part missing.
I'm trying to figure out if I should just buy the Pegasus Pocket Powerbox Micro or discard the whole mini-PC idea and go with the ZWO ASIAir Pro instead. Both units aren't far apart in price.

Thanks in advance for any suggestion.

[Robindonne]

Asiair is a beautiful system.  But when the mini pc is already available...hard question whats the best direction. Both the asiair and ppb aren’t safe for powering the Mount.  So you probably need 2 normal or one big psu.  

Im not sure about future cameras but zwo is the only brand supported by the asiair. 
im also not sure about the wifi capabilities of a mini pc.  The asiair wifi is a bit weak.

okay i cant help😬
 

Do a coinflip. That way you cant blame yourself afterwards 

Edited February 11, 2021 by Robindonne

[licho52]

Once purchased the powerbox should serve its purpose for however long you intend.  You can change the pc, the camera, the software etc.

 

With ASIAir you're in a box, so to speak.  And there will be AsiAir 2.0 in 6 months, 3.0 in 2 years....

With your own PC you are in control.

[DaveS]

If you already have the mini PC, and it's running your software without a hitch, then I'd go with the Pegasus to avoid messing things up. As has been said, the ASIair will lock you into the ZWO system, which I would seriously avoid.

There is also a lot to be said for multiple power supplies, on my big rig I have 3, for the mount, the camera and for the electrically noisy accessories.