You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Speciality Forums >> Astronomy Software & Computers Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 Ricky Carpal Tunnel Reged: 09/09/03 Posts: 2173 Loc: Nor Cal power inverter for desktop computer?       #42219 - 01/17/04 01:54 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi All, I'd like to use a computer with my telescope rig for goto and imaging. I've looked at laptops but I really don't want to spend mucho bucks on them...i'm not considerirng refurbs or really outdated lappies. I figure I can build a relatively small form factor computer thats pretty modern for a few hundred dollars or less plus i've got a spare 15" tft laying around that would be perfect. Here's the question: Assuming 180w to 350w ps what would I need as far as a power inverter to run the system? In addition i'd like to use the equivalent to say the Orion or Celestron battery pack or Kendrick battery pack for dc source. Best Regards, Ricky -------------------- Regards Ricky _______________ Astro-Tech 6" RC (wait list) ADM Mount (on the way!) QHY 8 ccd (wait list) 66-80mm apo (deciding) Post Extras:       rboe Numbfinger Reged: 03/16/02 Posts: 39739 Loc: Phx, AZ Re: power inverter for desktop computer? [Re: Ricky]       #42512 - 01/18/04 02:13 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   If you are going to build one just for field work go for low power components and don't load it up with things like sound cards. Should work then. -------------------- Ron NS11GPS Pronto 16" dob 15X70 Obies Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 2 registered and 6 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  desertstars, Tom L  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 242 Jump to *International Year of Astronomy 2009* -----   Global Coordination   Cornerstone Projects   Special Projects   Special Task Groups   Global Activities   National and Regional Activities   IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in the USA*Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   General Observing   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements Home

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