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DugDog
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Reged: 12/19/07
Posts: 1254
Loc: Temecula, Ca. USA
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I documented my build of creating an AP field battery. With my setup, I can run this battery for two nights in the field. Your Mileage May Very.
http://myastroimages.com/Equipment/Telescope_Field_Battery_DIY/index.php
Sorry if I posted this in the wrong forum, but I thought this applied to CCD imaging when your out in the field. I know I can't go anywhere without it!
Doug
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Orion StarShoot Pro V1.
EON 120, EON 72, and 80MM F11.4 Guide Scope.
Atlas Mount.
Celestron CPC 800 XLT
http://myastroimages.com
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DaemonGPF
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Reged: 03/22/08
Posts: 3571
Loc: New Mexico
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That's almost exactly the same components I used for mine, minus the box. Same battery and outlets etc. It does indeed hold up for a few nights in a row with room to spare.
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http://cleardarksky.com/c/AlbuqNMkey.html
My AP Gallery
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greekoh
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Reged: 03/12/06
Posts: 300
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Doug thanks for posting this as I've had a need for such a solution.
This is great.
Troy
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shurik
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Reged: 10/07/07
Posts: 36
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Doug , this is superb DIY, I have all the components that you described in my storage (deep cycle battery, plastic box with the cover, 3 Way Power Strips with Power Switch made by BELL, etc etc ) and I have a very naive question for you...I am very electrically/engineering challenged, can you take a prepaid order (paypal) to make this DIY given I send you all components necessary (- the battery)
I would greatly appreciate your help ! Alex
my email: shurik0001 at gmail dot com
Edited by shurik (09/10/09 11:28 PM)
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Charlie Hein
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Reged: 11/02/03
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Quote:
Doug , this is superb DIY, I have all the components that you described in my storage (deep cycle battery, plastic box with the cover, 3 Way Power Strips with Power Switch made by BELL, etc etc ) and I have a very naive question for you...I am very electrically/engineering challenged, can you take a prepaid order (paypal) to make this DIY given I send you all components necessary (- the battery)
I would greatly appreciate your help ! Alex
my email: shurik0001 at gmail dot com
shurik - I have no problem with your request but please take this (and any similar requests) to PM, thanks.
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Weston CSC:
Edited by Charlie Hein (09/11/09 07:06 AM)
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AlexN
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 08/09/08
Posts: 979
Loc: Brisbane - Australia
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Great work Charlie!
I've got to do something similar.. my setup relies on mains power for the camera, mount, dew heaters and laptop.. I'd love to get a couple of nights out in really really dark skies without requiring mains power... That would be brilliant..
Alex.
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Apogee Ortho-Star LOMO 80/480 APO
WO ZS70ED
HEQ5 Pro + EQMOD
Astrodon NB Filters
Orion SS Pro 2
SBIG ST-8300M on order.
QHY5
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NKT
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Reged: 09/23/09
Posts: 159
Loc: CT
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Doug, just wanted to say thank you so much for this DIY! I just put mine together today and it works GREAT! I only did one side of 3 plugs for right now though.
Can anyone recommend a good, non-expensive charger?
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Orion 80ED
Canon XSi/Meade DSI II
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Tsarbomba
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Reged: 11/10/09
Posts: 18
Loc: Ajax, Canada
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Figured I would ask in this thread. I'm sure it's a noob question for some (me!) - but why use the 7.5 Amp fuse? Is that because you'll be consuming potentially up to 10 Amp/hour? Does the mount's 12V DC/1.5 amp adapter convert that safely?
And also looking for what kind of charger to use.
Sorry - this DIY battery has got me all excited!
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