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Wanderer Astro WandererBox Pro V3
Wanderer Astro WandererBox Pro V3
Wanderer Astro WandererBox Pro V3
Wanderer Astro WandererBox Pro V3

Wanderer Astro WandererBox Pro V3

by Wanderer Astro
SKU WA-WBX3-Pro
CA$628.00 - CA$628.00
CA$628.00
CA$628.00 - CA$628.00
CA$628.00
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  • Powers and controls your entire imaging rig from a single hub
  • Dedicated, high-amperage output for mini PCs like the Intel NUC
  • Adjustable voltage output for DSLRs and other non-12V devices
  • Multiple, independently controlled dew heater channels
  • Extensive USB 3.1 and USB 2.0 ports for all peripherals
  • Designed for the demands of remote observatory stability
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  • Wanderer Astro WandererBox Pro V3

    The Wanderer Astro WandererBox Pro V3 consolidates power and data management for your entire remote imaging setup into a single, robust unit. It provides multiple dedicated outputs for high-draw mini PCs, variable-voltage outputs for sensitive cameras, and numerous switched ports for standard accessories. With an extensive array of USB ports and independent dew heater channels, the WandererBox Pro V3 eliminates cable clutter and provides stable, reliable control essential for unattended remote observatories.

    Centralized Power for All Your Astro-Gear

    The WandererBox Pro V3 is engineered to power every component on your telescope. It includes a dedicated high-current output specifically tested to run power-hungry mini PCs like the Intel NUC series, replacing a separate, bulky power brick. An adjustable, regulated DC output provides stable voltage for devices that don't run on a standard 12V supply, such as many DSLR cameras, protecting them from power fluctuations.

    For standard astronomical accessories, the unit features multiple groups of switched 12V DC outputs, allowing you to power mounts, focusers, and other gear. A normally-open 12V port is also available for components that require constant power, ensuring your entire rig is powered cleanly from one central source.

    High-Speed and High-Port-Count USB Control

    Eliminate the need for multiple, unreliable USB hubs. The WandererBox Pro V3 integrates a comprehensive USB distribution system with both high-speed USB 3.1 and standard USB 2.0 ports. The USB 3.1 outputs are ideal for connecting modern astronomy cameras, ensuring full-speed data transfer for planetary imaging or high-resolution deep-sky work.

    Multiple banks of USB 2.0 ports provide connectivity for all your other devices, including your equatorial mount, filter wheel, and electronic focuser. These USB banks can be switched on and off, giving you complete software control over your connected peripherals to aid in troubleshooting or power management.

    Smart Cooling and Dew Heater Control

    The WandererBox Pro V3 actively manages both its own thermal load and the dew on your optics. An intelligent cooling fan activates automatically only when the high-draw outputs are under significant load, preserving quiet operation during less intensive tasks. The high-quality magnetic levitation fan runs silently, ensuring no vibrations are introduced that could affect guiding precision.

    It also features several independently controlled dew heater ports. This allows you to power and manage multiple dew straps for your main objective, guidescope, and eyepieces separately, ensuring your optics remain clear all night long.

    Stable Power and a Visual Interface for Remote Observatories

    Designed for the harsh environment of a remote observatory, the WandererBox Pro V3 prioritizes equipment safety and stability. The regulated voltage outputs are critical for maintaining consistent power to sensitive cameras, especially when using long input power cables or when the source voltage is unstable. This stability prevents image readout problems and ensures reliable, repeatable performance.

    A clear, visual software interface displays critical information at a glance. You can monitor voltage, current draws, and environmental data like dew point, giving you a complete picture of your system's health from your control computer.

  • What kinds of equipment can the WandererBox Pro V3 power simultaneously?

    The WandererBox Pro V3 is designed to be an all-in-one power solution. It can simultaneously run a mini PC (like an Intel NUC), a cooled astronomy camera, multiple dew heaters, an equatorial mount, a filter wheel, and an electronic focuser, all from its various dedicated and switched outputs.

    How does the WandererBox Pro V3 help with unstable power at a remote site?

    Long power cables and variable power supplies at remote sites can cause voltage drops. The WandererBox Pro V3 features a regulated, adjustable voltage output that maintains a stable, user-set voltage to your sensitive equipment, particularly your main imaging camera. This prevents readout errors and other issues caused by unstable power, which is a critical feature for reliable unattended imaging.

    Will the internal fan on the WandererBox Pro V3 cause vibrations on my imaging rig?

    No. The fan is a high-quality, silent magnetic levitation type chosen specifically to minimize vibration. Furthermore, it only activates under high power loads, such as when your mini PC is running intensive software. During typical operation and guiding, it remains off and will not affect your tracking accuracy.

    Can I use the WandererBox Pro V3 to power my Canon or Nikon DSLR for astrophotography?

    Yes. Many DSLR cameras do not operate on a standard 12V input. The WandererBox Pro V3 includes a variable DC output that can be adjusted to match the specific voltage requirements of most cameras, allowing you to power your DSLR directly from the hub using a compatible battery eliminator adapter.

    My Celestron EdgeHD 8" SCT setup has dew problems on the corrector and guidescope. How can the WandererBox Pro V3 help?

    The WandererBox Pro V3 provides multiple, independently controlled dew heater ports. You can connect separate dew straps for your 8" corrector plate and your guidescope to two different ports, allowing you to manage their power levels individually through software for maximum efficiency and perfectly clear optics all night.

    How do I mount the WandererBox Pro V3 to my telescope's dovetail bar?

    The WandererBox Pro V3 has threaded holes for direct mounting to a plate or other structure. For easy attachment and removal, you can use the optional Wanderer Astro Mini Dovetail Plate, which secures the WandererBox to any standard Vixen-style or Losmandy-style dovetail slot on your telescope rig.

  • SKU WA-WANDERERBOX-PRO-V3
  • Wanderer Astro 2-Year Warranty