Power tank for Celestron AVX Mount
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Power tank for Celestron AVX Mount
Now that I have my new AVX Mount all set up, I realized that I have no way to power it up! Apparently, I need a power tank of some sort. The Mount came with a cigarette lighter cable but I’m no where near my car! Any suggestions??
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Re: Power tank for Celestron AVX Mount
Harbor Freight 12v DC jump pack : https://www.harborfreight.com/3-in-1-po ... 62306.html
In case you did not notice, your new mount fell over!
In case you did not notice, your new mount fell over!
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See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss (1011110)
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Re: Power tank for Celestron AVX Mount
WHAT???Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2019 12:09 am Harbor Freight 12v DC jump pack : https://www.harborfreight.com/3-in-1-po ... 62306.html
In case you did not notice, your new mount fell over!
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Re: Power tank for Celestron AVX Mount
The picture you posted is on its side.
Gabrielle
See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss (1011110)
The only culture I have is from yogurt
See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss (1011110)
The only culture I have is from yogurt
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Re: Power tank for Celestron AVX Mount
Lowes has a battery jumper box Schumacher it is expensive but I have two, I power 2 mounts a laptop, camera for hours
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Re: Power tank for Celestron AVX Mount
Looks pretty straight to me! How about this one?
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Re: Power tank for Celestron AVX Mount
A nice looking set up
Gabrielle
See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss (1011110)
The only culture I have is from yogurt
See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss (1011110)
The only culture I have is from yogurt
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Re: Power tank for Celestron AVX Mount
Greg, I will happily second Gabrielle's recommendation of the Harbor Freight 3-in-1. I can power my AVX for 3 or 4 sessions before a re-charge. I even had to jump-start my car with it once.
Also, since the power cord that comes with the AVX is especially long, I picked up one of these from Home Depot: https://www.homedepot.com/p/150-ft-16-3 ... /205475818
I have my power cord wrapped on that thing, and the hooks on the ends allow me to hang it from the accessory tray on the mount. Works wonderfully and keeps the cord neat and tidy and my feet from tangling up in it.
Also, since the power cord that comes with the AVX is especially long, I picked up one of these from Home Depot: https://www.homedepot.com/p/150-ft-16-3 ... /205475818
I have my power cord wrapped on that thing, and the hooks on the ends allow me to hang it from the accessory tray on the mount. Works wonderfully and keeps the cord neat and tidy and my feet from tangling up in it.
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Re: Power tank for Celestron AVX Mount
Thanks so much Bryan and Gabrielle! I actually like that quite a lot!
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Re: Power tank for Celestron AVX Mount
Motorcycle or lawn tractor batteries are also an option with the addition of a female power port pigtail wire assembly. Many have much higher amp hour ratings than the usual jump start packs if you anticipate longer sessions of use.
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The HF jump pack that Ms Frakktor linked will last years give proper care (aka charge it once in a while)
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Dont you get the Lithium power pack for a quite reasonable price in the US much smaller and far more portable but just too expensive in RSA at the moment, I am looking for one for my C5 but having 2 starter packs with new batteries its a bit of waste for me
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HahahahahLady Fraktor wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2019 12:09 am Harbor Freight 12v DC jump pack : https://www.harborfreight.com/3-in-1-po ... 62306.html
In case you did not notice, your new mount fell over!
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Here is the thing with lithium batteries. Yes they will work and many use them with good success.
But Li Battery's do one thing well. They can provide large amounts of current for a short period of time. This is when there at their best. At a low constant current draw you don't really get all of the (usually inflated) Mah. Add to that the batteries are constructed of several cells. Sometimes one of the cells will discharge faster than the others causing the other cells to pick up the slack but your voltage will drop. Lastly you need a specialized charger. Oh almost forgot they can be a fire hazard if punctured or damaged.
Lead Acid battery's (like in the Jump Pack) do quite well with a low constant drain and will in practice deliver a good constant voltage.
In a nutshell the jump pack will last longer both while in use and life span.
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Re: Power tank for Celestron AVX Mount
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The AVX has very modest power consumption
~300mA tracking
~1A slewing
Provinded you don't spend the whole night slewing from object to object, a 7AH SLA battery will give you ample power and can easily be carried in one hand. You can buy a female cigarette lighter plug wth flying leads on ebay-
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DC-Female-C ... SwL7VWn1kB
Or you can get one with alligator clips at most car accessory stores. Replace the clips or terminate the leads with 6mm spade lugs that will connect directly & securely to the battery. If you don't have the crimp tools, an auto electrician can do this for you.
These batteries are not very expensive compared to a motorbike battry. You could even carry two of them have one on standby as a spare.
Joe
The AVX has very modest power consumption
~300mA tracking
~1A slewing
Provinded you don't spend the whole night slewing from object to object, a 7AH SLA battery will give you ample power and can easily be carried in one hand. You can buy a female cigarette lighter plug wth flying leads on ebay-
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DC-Female-C ... SwL7VWn1kB
Or you can get one with alligator clips at most car accessory stores. Replace the clips or terminate the leads with 6mm spade lugs that will connect directly & securely to the battery. If you don't have the crimp tools, an auto electrician can do this for you.
These batteries are not very expensive compared to a motorbike battry. You could even carry two of them have one on standby as a spare.
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Greg, congrats on the new AVX mount. I wish you many years of good clear skies with it. I love mine.
If you only do visual, I would recommend a Talentcell 6000 from Amazon for $33.00 It. It is a 12V 6AH power pack and will last over 12 HOURS before needing a recharge. For a loadedAP setup, I'll second the Harbor Freight 3 in one. I've had one in the Garage for years. I upgraded it a few months ago with a new 17AH battery for about $30.00. I've owned it for over 10 years so I'm into it for about $80 total. If you want LIFePO4 options there are cheaper options than the Celestron Lithium Power Tanks
If you only do visual, I would recommend a Talentcell 6000 from Amazon for $33.00 It. It is a 12V 6AH power pack and will last over 12 HOURS before needing a recharge. For a loaded
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I just noticed how old this post is. I wonder what power source he purchased
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