Tracer LiFePO4 battery - confused by cigar socket

[cyteen02]

A while a go, on an impulse, I bought a Tracer LiFePO4 battery with the vaguely formed idea of powering my HEQ5 mount with it.  

Of course, it turned out to have a cigar style power output - and at this point my knowledge of wiring and electrics ran out, and so the battery was put at the back of the cupboard to await later inspiration.

Now the nights are actually getting dark, I'd like to finally get to use the battery.  So it's time to treat myself to some Christmas gifts and get the right wires.  So can you wonderful people help me with these questions:
Q1 - if I get a cable like this I can go directly from the battery to the HEQ5 - have I got the right thing here?
https://www.firstlightoptics.com/astronomy-cables-leads-accessories/lynx-astro-silicone-power-cable-for-21mm-dc-sockets-including-sky-watcher-mounts-zwo-asiair.html

Q2 - can I at the same time can I run a USB-C cable from it to power my raspberry pi, which has my ZWO camera connected. Is something like this adaptor any use, or am I being far too simplistic?  https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7406030

Thanks in advance for any help you can give. 

Here's to clear sky!   Paul

[LandyJon]

Q1 - that'll be a good cable, my only concern might be the size of cable you have there in the picture, the red one that goes from the battery to the cigar socket, its hard to see the guage its a little blurry, as long as its not too thin.

Q2 - that cigar socket splitter is only 5A and thats not per socket it'll be total, so if considering a triple for future expansion there won't be much scope in Amperage to add maybe dew heaters to the mix.  I'd guess you're probably within tolerance adding the PI but is your camera cooled needing its own power aswell ?

Anyway, as a truck driver I've found some of our 12/24v splitters to be much more robust, you can pick them up in truck stops (not motorway services) but also RoadKing are a good supplier.

This ones rated to 12A which may be overkill (unless adding dew heaters) but doesn't have USB, however a cheap USB adapter will run the PI

https://www.roadking.co.uk/cigarette-adaptors/3-way-cigar-lighter-socket-12a-12v-24v.html

This ones 8A with 2x USB

https://www.roadking.co.uk/cigarette-adaptors/2-way-socket-with-dual-usb-switch-panel-12v-24v.html

Have a look around, but searching for 24v will usually find you the sturdier truck ones, they'll work on 12v but you're more likely to find the higher Amp stuff and less likely to see the bell wire low Amp stuff like Argos and motorway services / petrol stations sell.

Always better to have higher rated wiring / connectors, especially when operating at the lower temperatures we subject them to.

Hope that helps.

[wookie1965]

That cable from FLO is the right cable but you won't need it that long you can easily attach the life pod to a leg then plug it in no trip hazards.