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by johnschnupp
Wed Jul 27, 2022 6:43 pm
Forum: Ultimate Powerbox
Topic: 12 volt output - cuts out
Replies: 3
Views: 4252

Re: 12 volt output - cuts out

rrricannn, This sounds like a power issue. I see that you mentioned you upgraded to a 10A power supply, This is good but it is only part of of the power equation. I was experiencing similar issues with my ZWO ASI2600MC-pro dropping out. It was especially a problem in the warm summer nights when ambi...
by johnschnupp
Sun Jul 24, 2022 9:14 pm
Forum: Ultimate Powerbox
Topic: UPBv2 shorted out
Replies: 3
Views: 1585

Re: UPBv2 shorted out

I'm new to the forum but not new to electronics. I don't see any markings on this device/chip but given the arrangement and size of the leads, I suspect this is a voltage regulator. I primary cause of blown voltage regulators in excessive current draw or a short circuit on the output side of the reg...
by johnschnupp
Sun Jul 24, 2022 9:03 pm
Forum: Ultimate Powerbox
Topic: PHD2 crashes mount and drops UPB connection
Replies: 4
Views: 1897

Re: PHD2 crashes mount and drops UPB connection

I forgot to mention, the USB cables are probably not the source of your power problems. Bad USB cables usually are suspect the you are getting bad data.
by johnschnupp
Sun Jul 24, 2022 9:01 pm
Forum: Ultimate Powerbox
Topic: PHD2 crashes mount and drops UPB connection
Replies: 4
Views: 1897

Re: PHD2 crashes mount and drops UPB connection

Texwardo, It sounds to me like you are having a power problem. I experience a similar thing, mainly in the summer, when the ASI2600MC-pro cooler requires high power% to reach temperature setpoint. There are multiple things to try. 1. The first one is to make sure that you have a good power supply. Y...