This KIT includes:
- Mini PC Mele Quieter 4C 16GB/512GB
- Powerbox advance PEGASUSU ASTRO
- USB-C to 5.5-2.1 power cable (to power the mini PC from the powerbox)
- Mini PC support plate
Mini PC Quieter 4 16GB/512GB window 11 PRO - MeLE
Why choose it for astrophotography?
The MeLE Quieter 4 Mini PC is a Fanless Mini PC, meaning that it does not have a fan and thus avoids micro vibrations. You can therefore install it directly on your telescope without fear.
This Mini PC is also equipped with Windows 11 PRO OS, so there are no hardware restrictions! It will be compatible with all equipment on the market.
You can use it in remote desktop mode via another PC or via a tablet or smartphone using a well-known application like ANYDESK.
A USB-C power port is available to use certain equipment requiring more power such as the latest generation of electric focusers without power supply (EAF ZWO, Focus CUB PEGASUS ASTRO, ESATTO from Primalucelab)
12V power supply
This mini PC is powered by 12V and is therefore easily compatible with the various PowerTANKs on the market. Its power connection is USB-C, you will find in related equipment cables allowing power supply via for example a POWER BOX in 5.5 - 2.1mm
USB port available
This mini PC is equipped with 4 USB ports in total:
- 2 USB 3.2 ports
- 1 USB 2.0 port
- 1 USB-C power - data ports
Power and Memory
This mini PC has a powerful 12th generation Intel® N100 3.4GHz Quad core CPU, it will be powerful with a low consumption of 8W.
With a RAM of 16GB (LPDDR4x 4266MHZ) and a total storage memory of 512GB, this mii PC allows the addition of memory via Micro SD slot.
Wifi - Bluetooth ETHERNET integrated
The MeLE Quieter 4C has all the wireless connectivity with wifi 5 802.11 in 2.4GHZ and 5 GHZ of Bluethooth 5.1.
It also has ETHERNET connectivity for a 100/1000 MbPS wired connection
Features
- CPU: Intel® N100 3.4GHz Quad core
- Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics
- OS Support: Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, No OS
- Memory: 16GB LPDDR4X(4266MHz)
- Storage: eMMC/256GB eMMC+256GB M.2 SSD
- Expansion: 1 x Micro-SD (TF) Card Slot, 1 x M.2 2280 SSD Card Slot
- Internet Connectivity: 802.11 ac WiFi 5 (2.4GHz & 5GHz) & Bluetooth 5.1
100/1000Mbps Gigabit LAN Port
- Video Output: 2 x HDMI 2.0 (4096*2160, Support 4K@60 Hz)
1 x USB Type-C (DP1.4, Support 4K@60Hz)
- Audio Output: 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x USB Type-C
3.5mm Audio Jack (HeadPhone and MIC)
- USB Connection: USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) *1, USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps) *1,
USB 2.0 (480Mbps) *1, USB Type-C (10Gbps) *1
Powerbox advance PEGASUSASTRO
4 x 12V DC Power outlets
A powerful mosfet transistor provides “electric juice” to your precious equipment. It supply of electricity 4 outputs. Can switch on/off all 12V outputs (not individually).
This single channel can provide up to 10Amps of current to all ports. Current is shared among the 4 x 12V ports
Built in Voltmeter
A precise voltmeter measures and displays in real time your input voltage. If the input is more than 14.5V, the power is instantly cut off to protect your equipment.
Adjustable Regulated Output
An adjustable output is suitable to provide power to your DSLR / Mirrorless camera / or your RPI3/4. You can tune the voltage to different levels (3,5,8,9,12 Volts). Please note that we provide a wide range of battery couplers for Canon, Nikon, Sony, FUJI Cameras
Built in Amp-meter
An Amp-meter placed after the DC input reports the total electric current.
There are also three additional amp-meters: One for the 12V outputs and two for the Dew Heater Channels. This allows you to easily monitor the detailed and overall power consumption of your equipment.
More than 12A of total electric current
The powerbox has been designed to output up to 12 Amps of electric current. Please note that a usual backyard astrophotographic setup requires 5-7 Amps
Embedded USB3 Hub – 2 x USB3 & 2 x USB2 Ports
A powered USB3 Hub at the back of the device provides:
- 2 x USB3 SuperSpeed Ports
- 2 x USB2 High-Speed Ports.
The new SuperSpeed hubs operate in parallel with the USB 2.0 controller, so 5 Gbps SuperSpeed data transfers are not affected by slower USB 2.0 traffic.|
USB Port Configuration under PPBADV Gen2
- USB Port1 supports USB2 devices
- USB Port2 supports USB2 devices
- USB Port3 supports USB2 & USB3 devices
- USB Port4 supports USB2 & USB3 devices
* Older product revision (Gen1) had only 3 out of 4 USB Ports that were compatible to USB2 devices. For detailed information please check the product manual.
USB High Power Output
USB Port 1 provides up to 3Amps of current. You can connect any device that requires 5V. E.g a Raspberry PI 3/4 or Intel Compute Stick M3/M5 can receive power from this specific port.
Expansion Port (EXT)
EXT (expansion) port is available for device expansion. This RJ12 socket allows the connectivity of current and future Pegasus Astro products. Plugged devices can be controlled from Pocket Powerbox Advance standalone software or dedicated ASCOM driver.
Other Key Features
Standalone Operation “out of the box”
Pocket Powerbox Micro can work “out of the box” as a standalone device. Just plug the cables, setup the “autodew” functionality and every time you boot the device, it will retrieve your settings. So, If you don’t like to connect to a PC every time, you don’t have to. Simple as that!
Two channel duty cycle PWM outputs
Two Pulse width modulation (PWM) outlets are capable to provide power to your “thirsty” Dew Heaters. No more moisture fuzzing your equipment and destroying your clear nights. These outlets can be remote-controlled from your laptop using the supplied software.
Auto Adjustment of PWM (Dew Outputs)
Controller can auto adjust the heater power levels by consulting the environmental sensor Dew Point reading. Just click “Auto” and leave to Pocket Powerbox Micro to decide if it is time to turn on and precise tune the level of your dew heaters.
More than 10A of total power
Controller has been designed to support up to 10 Amps of total current.
Led Indications for power and failure states
Led can blink in patterns to warn you regarding important power issues (e.g over or under voltage). Moreover light can be turned off using the software. Our led is very dim but in case you don’t like it on you can switch it off via the software.
Reverse Polarity Protection
Pocket Powerbox Micro has been design with a reverse voltage polarity protection. It will definitely save your night if you accidentally connect the main power supply in reverse polarity!
A hardware watchdog
A hardware watchdog resets the device if for any reason there is no response from the controller for two seconds. A neat feature in the unlikely event of a controller freeze – when you have a remote observatory and you need to be certain that everything works as expected.
Supported By
ASCOM 6 Fully supported
Pocket Powerbox Advance fully supports ASCOM6. In combination with our main program which acts as a server you can use our latest ASCOM 6.5 supplied drivers to:
- Report environmental settings to supported software (e.g Sequence Generator Pro / MaximDL ) (ASCOM ObservingConditions)
- Switch ON / OFF 12V outputs, Adjustable Output, Tune Dew Heaters. (ASCOM Switches)
INDI Fully supported
Pocket powerbox fully supports INDI, Bundle it with Stellarmate or any other device that can use INDILib.
Micrologiciel évolutif
Le micrologiciel de l'appareil peut être mis à niveau pour prendre en charge les futures fonctionnalités et les corrections de bogues.
✅ Téléchargement logiciels et pilotes : https://pegasusastro.com/support
Features
- Supply Voltage: 12V – 13.8V DC
- Power Input Connector: DC 2.1mm
- Connectivity: USB2 – Type B USB Connector
- 4 x 12 Outputs: Maximum Current 10 Amps in total.
- 2.1mm Center Positive
- Software: ON/OFF all ports
- 2 Channel x 12 PWM Outputs: Maximum Current 5A Each, Black Colored RCA Connector, Pulse Width Modulated (Suitable for Dew Heaters or Flatbox)
- Software: Duty Cycle % / OFF
- 1x Sensor Input: RJ12 Socket, Connectivity with Environmental Sensor
0-100% humidity readings with 2-5% accuracy
-40 to 80°C temperature readings ±0.5°C accuracy
- Camera / DSLR Output: Max 3Amps, 3,5,8,9,12 Volt (Adjustable via software)
- 2.1mm Center Positive
- Voltmeter: Measures 5 – 15V
- Dimensions: 66mm x 66mm x 24mm
- Weight: 90 grams
In the Box
- 1 x Pocket Powerbox Advance v2
- 1 x Temperature / Humidity Sensor
- 4 x Power DC 2.1 to 2.1 male cables
- 1 x USB3 Cable Type B (1.8m)
