AStarBox
Lighter, more powerful, more open
Simpler Imaging
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One box to power and control your imaging
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Weighs just 222g
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Guider foot mount included. Variety of other 3rd party mounting solutions available – can be mounted to scope using same connections as ASIAir.
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Initially available as a kit - add your own Raspberry Pi 5 and SD card
Powerful Computing
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Based on Raspberry Pi 5 – 250% faster than Pi 4 based products
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Dedicated IO chip in Pi 5 allows 100% bandwidth connections to CMOS cameras
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Real time clock for use in the field with optional backup battery
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External GPS dongles can be used to set location (with TheSky and Indi)
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Full control of power and dew heater sockets through UI and command line
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Power plugins available for TheSky and Indi
Open Platform
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AStarBox is not tied to a hardware manufacturer or software distributor.
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Use any software that can run on the Pi, including Indi, TheSky, Firecapture, PHD2 and AstroDMx.
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Control any hardware supported by your chosen software
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Will run the OS of your choosing including AstroArch, Raspbian and StellarMate
Up to 30A of Power
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Power board designed by Rodolphe Pineau, experienced creator of other astro device boards
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Four power sockets
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Two dew heater sockets
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Will supply up to 5A per socket
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Will power USB devices that require higher currents
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Auto-resetting fuses
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Uses XT 60 connectors for high current and physical stability