Reliable powered USB hub to use in the field?
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Reliable powered USB hub to use in the field?
Hi all,
I have to upgrade my imaging computer as it's Windows 7 and it's old and rickety. I have 4 USB plugs that I use while imaging (mount, camera, guider, and focuser). My old computer had 4 USB ports, but it's nigh impossible to find a computer with 4 USB ports nowadays without getting a 17" screen. Anyway, I want to go to a powered USB hub, but I want one that will works outside when the temperature drops (cold is relative--it never gets below freezing where I am).
What does the community recommend? I see a number for reasonable prices on Amazon.
Stu
I have to upgrade my imaging computer as it's Windows 7 and it's old and rickety. I have 4 USB plugs that I use while imaging (mount, camera, guider, and focuser). My old computer had 4 USB ports, but it's nigh impossible to find a computer with 4 USB ports nowadays without getting a 17" screen. Anyway, I want to go to a powered USB hub, but I want one that will works outside when the temperature drops (cold is relative--it never gets below freezing where I am).
What does the community recommend? I see a number for reasonable prices on Amazon.
Stu
Personal equipment: TEC 140 F7 on Astro-Physics Mach 1 mount. Camera QSI 683ws7. Guide with Vario guiding scope
Shared equipment through Star Shadows Remote Observatory through PROMPT/ CTIO/Chile 16" RCOS 16803 chip
Shared equipment through San Diego Astronomy Society 14" RC with 16803 chip on a paramount
Software (for my stuff) PemPRO, SGP, PHD, Focus Boss, ASCOM, and Pixinsight on the other end.
Shared equipment through Star Shadows Remote Observatory through PROMPT/ CTIO/Chile 16" RCOS 16803 chip
Shared equipment through San Diego Astronomy Society 14" RC with 16803 chip on a paramount
Software (for my stuff) PemPRO, SGP, PHD, Focus Boss, ASCOM, and Pixinsight on the other end.
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Re: Reliable powered USB hub to use in the field?
Stuart, I have been using mine for a few months now and it seems to work fine. I put a piece of tape over the ports that I do not use, just in case, but I have had no problems with it. I use this one:
but something like this Is probably faster and more durable:
but something like this Is probably faster and more durable:
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Re: Reliable powered USB hub to use in the field?
This one is what i use. Have had it out in my obs soon 4years and no issue yet. So i would say its very reliable.
EXSYS EX-1178 Metal USB 2.0 Hub with Power Supply (7 Port)
EXSYS EX-1178 Metal USB 2.0 Hub with Power Supply (7 Port)
TS-optics photoline 115mm triplet + 1.0x flattener
Guiding: qhy5lll APM 50mm guidescope
Main camera: ASI1600MM pro +Starlight xpress filterwheel (Ha,OIII, SII ,LRGB baader filter)
Mount: heq5 Rowan mod
Zwo EAF focuser
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Guiding: qhy5lll APM 50mm guidescope
Main camera: ASI1600MM pro +Starlight xpress filterwheel (Ha,OIII, SII ,LRGB baader filter)
Mount: heq5 Rowan mod
Zwo EAF focuser
Programs: APT, DSS, PIxinsight, Nebulosity3, Phd2, CDC Eqmod
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Re: Reliable powered USB hub to use in the field?
Thanks!
Personal equipment: TEC 140 F7 on Astro-Physics Mach 1 mount. Camera QSI 683ws7. Guide with Vario guiding scope
Shared equipment through Star Shadows Remote Observatory through PROMPT/ CTIO/Chile 16" RCOS 16803 chip
Shared equipment through San Diego Astronomy Society 14" RC with 16803 chip on a paramount
Software (for my stuff) PemPRO, SGP, PHD, Focus Boss, ASCOM, and Pixinsight on the other end.
Shared equipment through Star Shadows Remote Observatory through PROMPT/ CTIO/Chile 16" RCOS 16803 chip
Shared equipment through San Diego Astronomy Society 14" RC with 16803 chip on a paramount
Software (for my stuff) PemPRO, SGP, PHD, Focus Boss, ASCOM, and Pixinsight on the other end.
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