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My astronomy project:
Building a battery box and an astro server


Content:

  1. Astroserver and powerbox, ver 1.0
    1. Introduction to battery box and astroserver
    2. Fuse box and fuses
    3. Box and charging
    4. Overview computer and accessories
    5. USB 5 volt external power
    6. Motor focus power
    7. Get rid of messy cables
    8. Cleaning up installation
    9. First outdoor test
    10. Replacing USB-Hub
    11. USB-Hub and focus driver holder
  2. Astroserver and powerbox, ver 2.0
  3. Balcony outdoor outlets
  4. Lithium Battery power

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I take no responsibility or liability for what are written here, you use the information on your own risk!


Page I.2: Fuse box and fuses

Now, even the fuse terminal is in place:


02b fuse terminal

This I found at the auto parts store. A robust thing that seems to be able to cope with some rough treatment, little clumsy maybe. I chosen knife fuses that are used in cars as it provides good contact with less risk of glitches. Should a fuse brake, and you forgot to bring spare fuses there are always someone in the car one can take.

  • Fuse 1: 7.5 Amp, Computer, Charging
  • Fuse 2: 5 Amp, EQ6
  • Fuse 3: 5 Amp, Camera, Focus Motor
  • Fuse 4: Reserve for additional accessories

Best to add, if used to charge while using the equipment then must charge current have separate fuse, otherwise unpleasant things could happen!

Now it's just a box missing, has been looking but have not found anyone suitable. Shall maybe build one myself if I can't find one in a proper size.

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