K-Tec

Panels for taking flats

More
15 years 2 months ago #81633 by ayiomamitis
Replied by ayiomamitis on topic Re:Panels for taking flats
PS. I also looked into the electrofluorescent material and I am still interested since I have additional scopes which require a light-box.

There were a number of sellers on eBay and based in the Caribbean selling them at attractive prices. However, they all seem to have disappeared.

If someone is aware of a good source with attractive pricing, please let me know. I am desperate for one involving my Mewlon 210 and my forthcoming AP305 Mak-Cass. For the Tak FSQ, I can use my existing light-box for the AP160.

Anthony Ayiomamitis
Athens, Greece
www.perseus.gr

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • DaveGrennan
  • Offline
  • IFAS Astronomer of the Year 2010
  • IFAS Astronomer of the Year 2010
More
15 years 2 months ago #81641 by DaveGrennan
Replied by DaveGrennan on topic Re:Panels for taking flats
ayiomamitis wrote:

My only gripe is my inability to power the light-box with a 12v DC power source.


Anthony,

Please tell me what the voltage requirements are for your light box. I may be able to help you use it from 12v.

Regards and Clear Skies,

Dave.
J41 - Raheny Observatory.
www.webtreatz.com
Equipment List here

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
15 years 2 months ago #81651 by ayiomamitis
Replied by ayiomamitis on topic Re:Panels for taking flats
Hi Dave,

I use a 9-volt battery right now. I have 12v batteries (from LIDL) and which include a receptable and cable for 9-volt operation. However I do not know how to connect the existing leads which now go into the top of the nine-volt battery to the cable for the LIDL battery for power.

I think there is also the issue of polarity and which I do not know how to measure so as to know which way to go. As you can see, I am a COMPLETE ignoramus when it comes to eletronics.

To add insult to injury, I have yet to hook up my Robofocus unit to my FSQ for the simple reason it expects 110v and I do not know how to get it to work with DC power. Last week I bought a 12v DC AC adapter from eBay (ie. China) which hopefully will allow me to get started.

Anyway, I very much appreciate your offer!

Anthony.

Anthony Ayiomamitis
Athens, Greece
www.perseus.gr

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Time to create page: 0.109 seconds
Powered by Kunena Forum