Pegasus UPB v2 or HitecAstro MHP v4

[Starflyer]

I'm looking to reduce cable clutter and set up time, and have decided on one of these, but which one.  I'm hopefully moving towards full automation later in the year with a mini pc and one of these gizmos.  I already have the mini pc and am a long term user of SGpro, I also have N.I.N.A and Voyager installed but I've not used them in anger yet.

I'm after real use case advice, has anyone used either with any of the software above? I feel I'll end up using voyager as it seems to offer the most with regard to automation and fine tuning, but I hear that N.I.N.A is becoming more competent all the time.

I'll be running a CEM60 EC, QHY268M, FW, OAG, Lakeside focuser and a dew tape or two.  It's possible that it'll become a duel scope setup in the future.

I know the Pegasus unit has a USB3 hub Vs the USB2 of the HitecAstro and this is pushing me towards the Pegasus.  Are there any other pros and cons of either I should consider, any sign of a HitecAstro v5 with a USB3 hub?

 

Cheers,

Ian

[scotty38]

I have the less expensive PPBA and other than being able to turn off 12v ports individually as the Ultimate can it works brilliantly with NINA and the advanced sequencer. At the end of an imaging run I turn the ports off, maybe leave the dew heaters on and then disconnect everything apart from the variable 12v as that stays on to keep the mini pc powered up. All works a treat.