Jkulin Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Been thinking about running my second ASC from Kstars for portable daytime captures, using my Altair 178C camera.I already run my night time ASC Rpi with a ZWO as that is the only camera make that is supported with Thomas's software https://github.com/thomasjacquin/allskyBut chatting to Nick at AA he suggested that there is some native support, but far better to run it from a mini PC, not really want to go down that route as too bulky, so thinking of a stick PC, something like this: -https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stick-Windows-Professional-Cherry-Computer/dp/B07RJMFFY1 or cheaper.Has anyone had any experience of them and how did they perform? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveS Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 I'm running (Experimentally) my widefield mobile rig from one of those, or at least a clone running Win10 Pro so I can RDP it from indoors.So far (Fingers crossed, touch wood) I've not had any problems, though I'm in the process of moving from a Star Adventurer unguided to an AZ-GTi with PHD2. Capture is with Maxim DL6 saving via WiFi to a NAS. The camera is an ASI 183 MM cool.I do find it a wee bit slow, though as it's just basic control I can live with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkulin Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 @DaveS Thanks Dave, so given the choice again would you go for something more powerful? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveS Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 For this application, no, because anything more powerful would be too big to fit, especially as I need to keep the weight down, but for my 80mm astrograph, which will go on the HEQ5, I'll likely go for something a bit better. Also I find the lack of an ethernet port limiting. If I ever get round to building an ASC for the obsy i will probably get something I can plug into the 5 port switch, especially as the obsy is only just within WiFi range of my BT hub. Close enough for the smart plugs, but I wouldn't want to try saving any data over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveS Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Here's a photo of my one in place on the dovetail next to the camera.As you can see, anything bigger wouldn't fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkulin Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 @AstroOlly Hi Stew, I would but the Altair 178c is not fully supported by the Rpi. I already run as above an Rpi on my ASC with the ASI385MC, but I want to run a similar program that may support the ASCOM driver such as this one: - https://www.allskeye.com/Thomas Jacquin Rpi software only supports ZWO cameras, whereas the allskye windows version operates in a similar way under Windows, so thus the reason to go down the route of a Stick PC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkulin Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 Posted by: @DaveS Here's a photo of my one in place on the dovetail next to the camera.As you can see, anything bigger wouldn't fit.Thanks Dave, that is really helpful, I saw last night that there are stick PC's that support Ethernet, but for me Wireless is my preferred option. So I think you have sold me on that as it will easily fit into and enclosure that I have in mind. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkulin Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 Just taken delivery of this particular stick 8GB ram : - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0874K7M24/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Amazon have a special of £20 voucher if you use it by the 3oth October.Just installing everything on it and it certainly seems acceptable it communicating with my Server and domain perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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