Pegasus Astro NYX-88 Strain Wave Gear Mount with Saddle Powerbox
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NYX-88
The NYX-88, designed with travelers in mind, offers an impressive payload capacity of up to 14 kg (mount weighs 5 kg) without the need for counterweights. Engineered for precision and performance in astrophotography and observational astronomy, this mount ensures seamless and reliable operation.
Featuring strain wave drives on both the RA and DEC movements, the NYX-88 guarantees a backlash-free experience with high torque even at maximum payloads. Its fully CNC machined aluminum alloy 6061 body, anodized in black and blue, combines durability with aesthetics. Inside, you'll find top-quality branded components, including stepper motors and strain wave gears, ensuring the mount's long-term flawless performance.
The mount also includes an electronic brake on the RA axis to prevent backsliding when the power is off, as well as safety limit stops during slewing or tracking. Whether you're exploring the night sky from your backyard or a remote location, the NYX-88 is the perfect companion for travelers seeking precision and reliability in their astronomical pursuits.
Lightweight & Powerful
Lightweight Design with Impressive payload capacity.
Aircraft-Grade Build, CNC-machined aluminum alloy AL6061.
Compact: Mount weighs just 5 kg.
High precision strain wave gears
Harmonic Gears on Both Axis ensure high payload capacity and a smooth backlash-free operation.
Combining a stepper motor and belt drive with sophisticated electronics, the RA axis achieves a remarkable 0.15 arcseconds of resolution, offering very low periodic error for ultra-smooth and stable tracking down to subarcsecond accuracy.
Supporting high imaging loads for its class
Counterweights are not required for payloads up to 14 Kg (31 lbs). With a weight of 5 kg, the mount supports a payload of up to 14 kg, demonstrating a high load-to-weight ratio. However, they can be installed for higher payloads by using a counterweight rod.
Equatorial or Altazimuth Mode
Versatile Mount: Use as German Equatorial or Altazimuth. Switch Modes Easily: Via PC, Hand-Controller, or Mobile App.
Power Off Brake
RA Axis power-off brake ensures an instant safe stop during any power interruption.
Built-in Wireless & USB operation
Seamless Connectivity: Wireless and USB2 supported simultaneously.
Wide Compatibility: Works with ASCOM Alpaca, ASCOM, INDI, and LX200 protocols.
Additional Key Features
DC 12 Volts Battery Operation
The NYX-88 mount requires only 12V for smooth operation, allowing you to use a standard 12V battery without additional converters. The mount consumes less than 0.6 amps during tracking and up to 2 amps during slewing.
Universal Saddle Plate
The NYX-88 mount includes a low-profile and rigid universal saddle that accepts Vixen and Losmandy 3-inch dovetails.
Integrated ST-4 Autoguiding Port
An ST-4 port is available, compatible with our dedicated NYX hand controller or an ST-4 guiding camera.
DC Output
An extra DC (GX-12) output on the side of the mount provides up to 8A to your equipment.
Reverse Voltage Polarity Safety
NYX mount has been designed with reverse voltage polarity protection. A saver if you accidentally reverse voltage or battery polarity during the night.
Optional Counterweight support
The mount does not require counterweights for up to 14Kg of payloads. However, if you need to install counterweights for heavier payloads, there is a compatible M12 threaded shaft hole at the end of the DEC axis.
Auto Home Slew
The automatic home position feature is implemented with encoders on both axes.
ASCOM & INDI
The mount fully supports ASCOM 7, ASCOM Alpaca and INDI framework. Sky-Safari is also supported allowing you to control the mount through your mobile device.
LX200 Compatibility
LX200 protocol is fully compatible with the NYX-88 mount. Any device that support LX200 such as Sky-Safari works out of the box with the mount.
Mobile Control
A mobile application for IOS and Android platforms allows you to control both axes of the mount, slew to installed catalogs of thousands of night sky targets and do a rough polar alignment through an electronic polar assistant.
Safety limits on RA axis
Safety limit encoders on RA Axis prevent internal cable snag or collision with the tripod.
Firmware Upgrade
An easy firmware upgrade process allows you to stay up to date with bug fixes and the latest features of the mount.
ASCOM Alpaca Native Support
ASCOM Alpaca outshines classic ASCOM drivers with its platform independence, modern web standards, streamlined installation, remote control capabilities, extensibility, and open-source options. This ensures superior compatibility and user-friendly performance, making it the preferred choice for advanced astronomy applications.
The NYX-88 comes equipped with an integrated web server that seamlessly communicates with Alpaca clients natively. This integration enhances the user experience by providing easy and driverless access to mount control through ASCOM Alpaca.
Modern imaging software like N.I.N.A. automatically identifies native Alpaca devices and lists them for immediate use.
Unity Platform
NYX mounts are controlled and fully configured through our Unity Platform via USB or Wi-FI channel. The included ASCOM driver supports multiple clients.
NYX-88 Specifications
- Material: CNC machined 6061 aircraft aluminum alloy
- Mount Mode: Equatorial or Altazimuth
- Mount Drive: Strain Wave (Harmonic) Gear and Belt resulting reduction 400:1 (RA) and 300:1 (DEC)
- Load Capacity: 14 Kg without counterweights, 20 Kg with counterweights
- Weight: 5.0 Kg
- Safety / Power Off Brake: On RA Axis
- Dovetail: Vixen and Losmandy 3-inch
- RA Motor Resolution: 0.15”
- Max Slew: 5 degs/sec
- Power Voltage: 12V DC unregulated, 0.7A during tracking, 2Amps during slewing
- Guide Port: ST4
- Counterweight Shaft: M12 Shaft (1.75mm pitch)
- Center mounting bolt to tripod = M12
- Communication: Wireless 802.11g and USB2
- Operating Temperature: -20° to + 50°C
- Warranty: 3 years
- Made in (designed, assembled and tested): Greece. Carefully curated entire manufacturing, testing and packing process.
SADDLE POWERBOX
The Saddle Powerbox has close functionalities to the Pocket Powerbox Advance and can be directly placed on our NYX-101 mount or other mounts in the market.
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 Sensors
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.
A temperature and relative humidity sensor measures and report your current environment values.
2 x Dew Heater Outputs
Two dew heater outputs allow you to precisely control the output of your heaters. Auto-dew functionality can automatically control the intensity of the heaters by consulting the built-in temperature and humidity sensor. A Pair of cable adapters from DC 2.1 -> RCA is included in the package.
Built in Voltage and Amp-meter
An Amp-meter placed after the DC input reports the total electric current and voltage levels. This allows you to easily monitor your equipment’s detailed and overall power consumption.
More than 10A of total electric current
The powerbox has been designed to output up to 10 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
USB High Power Output
USB Port 1 provides up to 3 Amps 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.
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 & USB3 devices
- USB Port2 supports USB2 & USB3 devices
- USB Port3 supports USB2 devices
- USB Port4 supports USB2 devices
Optional Pucks for 3rd party mounts
The Powerbox Saddle can be directly placed onto the NYX-101 mount. For another type of mount, an extra puck is required. Currently we support the following mounts:
- Puck (PEG-PUCK-AM5) can be used to attach the Powerbox Saddle onto the ZWO-AM5 mount
- Puck (PEG-PUCK-EQ6R) can be used to attach the Powerbox Saddle onto Skywatcher NEQ6 and EQ6-R mounts.
- Puck (PEG-PUCK-RST) can be used to attach the Powerbox Saddle onto RST 135 and RST 300 mounts.
Standalone Operation “out of the box”
Pocket Powerbox 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.
Upgradable Firmware
Device is firmware upgradable to support future features and bug fixes.
Losmandy and Vixen Style support
A high-quality robust CNC aluminium saddle houses the electronics of the Powerbox. The saddle accepts Vixen and Losmandy plates.
The are two independent knobs allowing you to lock your telescope onto the saddle.
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 Observing Conditions)
- 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.
Unity Platform Support
Pegasus Astro Unity Platform is our new all around application. Our goal is to provide a robust and modern application that is going to support current and future products under one roof.
A modern frontend allows the full control of all Pegasus Astro devices
Moreover, a REST JSON api helps developers from 3rd party software to interact with our products.
As we continuously develop our applications, based on customer feedback, lots of innovative features are going to be added in upcoming releases.
Saddle Powerbox Specifications:
- Dual Saddle: Supports Losmandy and Vixen plates
- Supply Voltage: 12V – 13.8V DC
- Power Input Connector: DC 2.1 mm
- Connectivity: USB3 – 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 4A each
- Software: Duty Cycle % / OFF
- 2.1 mm socket
- Built in temperature and humidity Sensor:
- 0-100% humidity readings with 2-5% accuracy
- -40 to 80°C temperature readings ±0.5°C accuracy
- Voltmeter Measures 5 – 15V
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: Greece
NYX-88
The NYX-88, designed with travelers in mind, offers an impressive payload capacity of up to 14 kg (mount weighs 5 kg) without the need for counterweights. Engineered for precision and performance in astrophotography and observational astronomy, this mount ensures seamless and reliable operation.
Featuring strain wave drives on both the RA and DEC movements, the NYX-88 guarantees a backlash-free experience with high torque even at maximum payloads. Its fully CNC machined aluminum alloy 6061 body, anodized in black and blue, combines durability with aesthetics. Inside, you'll find top-quality branded components, including stepper motors and strain wave gears, ensuring the mount's long-term flawless performance.
The mount also includes an electronic brake on the RA axis to prevent backsliding when the power is off, as well as safety limit stops during slewing or tracking. Whether you're exploring the night sky from your backyard or a remote location, the NYX-88 is the perfect companion for travelers seeking precision and reliability in their astronomical pursuits.
Lightweight & Powerful
Lightweight Design with Impressive payload capacity.
Aircraft-Grade Build, CNC-machined aluminum alloy AL6061.
Compact: Mount weighs just 5 kg.
High precision strain wave gears
Harmonic Gears on Both Axis ensure high payload capacity and a smooth backlash-free operation.
Combining a stepper motor and belt drive with sophisticated electronics, the RA axis achieves a remarkable 0.15 arcseconds of resolution, offering very low periodic error for ultra-smooth and stable tracking down to subarcsecond accuracy.
Supporting high imaging loads for its class
Counterweights are not required for payloads up to 14 Kg (31 lbs). With a weight of 5 kg, the mount supports a payload of up to 14 kg, demonstrating a high load-to-weight ratio. However, they can be installed for higher payloads by using a counterweight rod.
Equatorial or Altazimuth Mode
Versatile Mount: Use as German Equatorial or Altazimuth. Switch Modes Easily: Via PC, Hand-Controller, or Mobile App.
Power Off Brake
RA Axis power-off brake ensures an instant safe stop during any power interruption.
Built-in Wireless & USB operation
Seamless Connectivity: Wireless and USB2 supported simultaneously.
Wide Compatibility: Works with ASCOM Alpaca, ASCOM, INDI, and LX200 protocols.
Additional Key Features
DC 12 Volts Battery Operation
The NYX-88 mount requires only 12V for smooth operation, allowing you to use a standard 12V battery without additional converters. The mount consumes less than 0.6 amps during tracking and up to 2 amps during slewing.
Universal Saddle Plate
The NYX-88 mount includes a low-profile and rigid universal saddle that accepts Vixen and Losmandy 3-inch dovetails.
Integrated ST-4 Autoguiding Port
An ST-4 port is available, compatible with our dedicated NYX hand controller or an ST-4 guiding camera.
DC Output
An extra DC (GX-12) output on the side of the mount provides up to 8A to your equipment.
Reverse Voltage Polarity Safety
NYX mount has been designed with reverse voltage polarity protection. A saver if you accidentally reverse voltage or battery polarity during the night.
Optional Counterweight support
The mount does not require counterweights for up to 14Kg of payloads. However, if you need to install counterweights for heavier payloads, there is a compatible M12 threaded shaft hole at the end of the DEC axis.
Auto Home Slew
The automatic home position feature is implemented with encoders on both axes.
ASCOM & INDI
The mount fully supports ASCOM 7, ASCOM Alpaca and INDI framework. Sky-Safari is also supported allowing you to control the mount through your mobile device.
LX200 Compatibility
LX200 protocol is fully compatible with the NYX-88 mount. Any device that support LX200 such as Sky-Safari works out of the box with the mount.
Mobile Control
A mobile application for IOS and Android platforms allows you to control both axes of the mount, slew to installed catalogs of thousands of night sky targets and do a rough polar alignment through an electronic polar assistant.
Safety limits on RA axis
Safety limit encoders on RA Axis prevent internal cable snag or collision with the tripod.
Firmware Upgrade
An easy firmware upgrade process allows you to stay up to date with bug fixes and the latest features of the mount.
ASCOM Alpaca Native Support
ASCOM Alpaca outshines classic ASCOM drivers with its platform independence, modern web standards, streamlined installation, remote control capabilities, extensibility, and open-source options. This ensures superior compatibility and user-friendly performance, making it the preferred choice for advanced astronomy applications.
The NYX-88 comes equipped with an integrated web server that seamlessly communicates with Alpaca clients natively. This integration enhances the user experience by providing easy and driverless access to mount control through ASCOM Alpaca.
Modern imaging software like N.I.N.A. automatically identifies native Alpaca devices and lists them for immediate use.
Unity Platform
NYX mounts are controlled and fully configured through our Unity Platform via USB or Wi-FI channel. The included ASCOM driver supports multiple clients.
NYX-88 Specifications
- Material: CNC machined 6061 aircraft aluminum alloy
- Mount Mode: Equatorial or Altazimuth
- Mount Drive: Strain Wave (Harmonic) Gear and Belt resulting reduction 400:1 (RA) and 300:1 (DEC)
- Load Capacity: 14 Kg without counterweights, 20 Kg with counterweights
- Weight: 5.0 Kg
- Safety / Power Off Brake: On RA Axis
- Dovetail: Vixen and Losmandy 3-inch
- RA Motor Resolution: 0.15”
- Max Slew: 5 degs/sec
- Power Voltage: 12V DC unregulated, 0.7A during tracking, 2Amps during slewing
- Guide Port: ST4
- Counterweight Shaft: M12 Shaft (1.75mm pitch)
- Center mounting bolt to tripod = M12
- Communication: Wireless 802.11g and USB2
- Operating Temperature: -20° to + 50°C
- Warranty: 3 years
- Made in (designed, assembled and tested): Greece. Carefully curated entire manufacturing, testing and packing process.
SADDLE POWERBOX
The Saddle Powerbox has close functionalities to the Pocket Powerbox Advance and can be directly placed on our NYX-101 mount or other mounts in the market.
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 Sensors
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.
A temperature and relative humidity sensor measures and report your current environment values.
2 x Dew Heater Outputs
Two dew heater outputs allow you to precisely control the output of your heaters. Auto-dew functionality can automatically control the intensity of the heaters by consulting the built-in temperature and humidity sensor. A Pair of cable adapters from DC 2.1 -> RCA is included in the package.
Built in Voltage and Amp-meter
An Amp-meter placed after the DC input reports the total electric current and voltage levels. This allows you to easily monitor your equipment’s detailed and overall power consumption.
More than 10A of total electric current
The powerbox has been designed to output up to 10 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
USB High Power Output
USB Port 1 provides up to 3 Amps 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.
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 & USB3 devices
- USB Port2 supports USB2 & USB3 devices
- USB Port3 supports USB2 devices
- USB Port4 supports USB2 devices
Optional Pucks for 3rd party mounts
The Powerbox Saddle can be directly placed onto the NYX-101 mount. For another type of mount, an extra puck is required. Currently we support the following mounts:
- Puck (PEG-PUCK-AM5) can be used to attach the Powerbox Saddle onto the ZWO-AM5 mount
- Puck (PEG-PUCK-EQ6R) can be used to attach the Powerbox Saddle onto Skywatcher NEQ6 and EQ6-R mounts.
- Puck (PEG-PUCK-RST) can be used to attach the Powerbox Saddle onto RST 135 and RST 300 mounts.
Standalone Operation “out of the box”
Pocket Powerbox 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.
Upgradable Firmware
Device is firmware upgradable to support future features and bug fixes.
Losmandy and Vixen Style support
A high-quality robust CNC aluminium saddle houses the electronics of the Powerbox. The saddle accepts Vixen and Losmandy plates.
The are two independent knobs allowing you to lock your telescope onto the saddle.
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 Observing Conditions)
- 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.
Unity Platform Support
Pegasus Astro Unity Platform is our new all around application. Our goal is to provide a robust and modern application that is going to support current and future products under one roof.
A modern frontend allows the full control of all Pegasus Astro devices
Moreover, a REST JSON api helps developers from 3rd party software to interact with our products.
As we continuously develop our applications, based on customer feedback, lots of innovative features are going to be added in upcoming releases.
Saddle Powerbox Specifications:
- Dual Saddle: Supports Losmandy and Vixen plates
- Supply Voltage: 12V – 13.8V DC
- Power Input Connector: DC 2.1 mm
- Connectivity: USB3 – 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 4A each
- Software: Duty Cycle % / OFF
- 2.1 mm socket
- Built in temperature and humidity Sensor:
- 0-100% humidity readings with 2-5% accuracy
- -40 to 80°C temperature readings ±0.5°C accuracy
- Voltmeter Measures 5 – 15V
- 1x NYX-88 Harmonic Geared Mount
- 1x Power Supply 12V / 5A with GX12 jack
- 1x Soft Case Carry Bag
- 1x USB2 Type A to B Cable
- 1x Saddle Powerbox
- 2x DC 2.1 male to RCA Female Pigtails. (15cm)
- 4x Power DC 2.1 to 2.1 male cables (2×0.5m and 2 x1.0m)
- 1x USB3 Cable Type B (1.8m)
NYX-88
The NYX-88, designed with travelers in mind, offers an impressive payload capacity of up to 14 kg (mount weighs 5 kg) without the need for counterweights. Engineered for precision and performance in astrophotography and observational astronomy, this mount ensures seamless and reliable operation.
Featuring strain wave drives on both the RA and DEC movements, the NYX-88 guarantees a backlash-free experience with high torque even at maximum payloads. Its fully CNC machined aluminum alloy 6061 body, anodized in black and blue, combines durability with aesthetics. Inside, you'll find top-quality branded components, including stepper motors and strain wave gears, ensuring the mount's long-term flawless performance.
The mount also includes an electronic brake on the RA axis to prevent backsliding when the power is off, as well as safety limit stops during slewing or tracking. Whether you're exploring the night sky from your backyard or a remote location, the NYX-88 is the perfect companion for travelers seeking precision and reliability in their astronomical pursuits.
Lightweight & Powerful
Lightweight Design with Impressive payload capacity.
Aircraft-Grade Build, CNC-machined aluminum alloy AL6061.
Compact: Mount weighs just 5 kg.
High precision strain wave gears
Harmonic Gears on Both Axis ensure high payload capacity and a smooth backlash-free operation.
Combining a stepper motor and belt drive with sophisticated electronics, the RA axis achieves a remarkable 0.15 arcseconds of resolution, offering very low periodic error for ultra-smooth and stable tracking down to subarcsecond accuracy.
Supporting high imaging loads for its class
Counterweights are not required for payloads up to 14 Kg (31 lbs). With a weight of 5 kg, the mount supports a payload of up to 14 kg, demonstrating a high load-to-weight ratio. However, they can be installed for higher payloads by using a counterweight rod.
Equatorial or Altazimuth Mode
Versatile Mount: Use as German Equatorial or Altazimuth. Switch Modes Easily: Via PC, Hand-Controller, or Mobile App.
Power Off Brake
RA Axis power-off brake ensures an instant safe stop during any power interruption.
Built-in Wireless & USB operation
Seamless Connectivity: Wireless and USB2 supported simultaneously.
Wide Compatibility: Works with ASCOM Alpaca, ASCOM, INDI, and LX200 protocols.
Additional Key Features
DC 12 Volts Battery Operation
The NYX-88 mount requires only 12V for smooth operation, allowing you to use a standard 12V battery without additional converters. The mount consumes less than 0.6 amps during tracking and up to 2 amps during slewing.
Universal Saddle Plate
The NYX-88 mount includes a low-profile and rigid universal saddle that accepts Vixen and Losmandy 3-inch dovetails.
Integrated ST-4 Autoguiding Port
An ST-4 port is available, compatible with our dedicated NYX hand controller or an ST-4 guiding camera.
DC Output
An extra DC (GX-12) output on the side of the mount provides up to 8A to your equipment.
Reverse Voltage Polarity Safety
NYX mount has been designed with reverse voltage polarity protection. A saver if you accidentally reverse voltage or battery polarity during the night.
Optional Counterweight support
The mount does not require counterweights for up to 14Kg of payloads. However, if you need to install counterweights for heavier payloads, there is a compatible M12 threaded shaft hole at the end of the DEC axis.
Auto Home Slew
The automatic home position feature is implemented with encoders on both axes.
ASCOM & INDI
The mount fully supports ASCOM 7, ASCOM Alpaca and INDI framework. Sky-Safari is also supported allowing you to control the mount through your mobile device.
LX200 Compatibility
LX200 protocol is fully compatible with the NYX-88 mount. Any device that support LX200 such as Sky-Safari works out of the box with the mount.
Mobile Control
A mobile application for IOS and Android platforms allows you to control both axes of the mount, slew to installed catalogs of thousands of night sky targets and do a rough polar alignment through an electronic polar assistant.
Safety limits on RA axis
Safety limit encoders on RA Axis prevent internal cable snag or collision with the tripod.
Firmware Upgrade
An easy firmware upgrade process allows you to stay up to date with bug fixes and the latest features of the mount.
ASCOM Alpaca Native Support
ASCOM Alpaca outshines classic ASCOM drivers with its platform independence, modern web standards, streamlined installation, remote control capabilities, extensibility, and open-source options. This ensures superior compatibility and user-friendly performance, making it the preferred choice for advanced astronomy applications.
The NYX-88 comes equipped with an integrated web server that seamlessly communicates with Alpaca clients natively. This integration enhances the user experience by providing easy and driverless access to mount control through ASCOM Alpaca.
Modern imaging software like N.I.N.A. automatically identifies native Alpaca devices and lists them for immediate use.
Unity Platform
NYX mounts are controlled and fully configured through our Unity Platform via USB or Wi-FI channel. The included ASCOM driver supports multiple clients.
NYX-88 Specifications
- Material: CNC machined 6061 aircraft aluminum alloy
- Mount Mode: Equatorial or Altazimuth
- Mount Drive: Strain Wave (Harmonic) Gear and Belt resulting reduction 400:1 (RA) and 300:1 (DEC)
- Load Capacity: 14 Kg without counterweights, 20 Kg with counterweights
- Weight: 5.0 Kg
- Safety / Power Off Brake: On RA Axis
- Dovetail: Vixen and Losmandy 3-inch
- RA Motor Resolution: 0.15”
- Max Slew: 5 degs/sec
- Power Voltage: 12V DC unregulated, 0.7A during tracking, 2Amps during slewing
- Guide Port: ST4
- Counterweight Shaft: M12 Shaft (1.75mm pitch)
- Center mounting bolt to tripod = M12
- Communication: Wireless 802.11g and USB2
- Operating Temperature: -20° to + 50°C
- Warranty: 3 years
- Made in (designed, assembled and tested): Greece. Carefully curated entire manufacturing, testing and packing process.
SADDLE POWERBOX
The Saddle Powerbox has close functionalities to the Pocket Powerbox Advance and can be directly placed on our NYX-101 mount or other mounts in the market.
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 Sensors
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.
A temperature and relative humidity sensor measures and report your current environment values.
2 x Dew Heater Outputs
Two dew heater outputs allow you to precisely control the output of your heaters. Auto-dew functionality can automatically control the intensity of the heaters by consulting the built-in temperature and humidity sensor. A Pair of cable adapters from DC 2.1 -> RCA is included in the package.
Built in Voltage and Amp-meter
An Amp-meter placed after the DC input reports the total electric current and voltage levels. This allows you to easily monitor your equipment’s detailed and overall power consumption.
More than 10A of total electric current
The powerbox has been designed to output up to 10 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
USB High Power Output
USB Port 1 provides up to 3 Amps 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.
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 & USB3 devices
- USB Port2 supports USB2 & USB3 devices
- USB Port3 supports USB2 devices
- USB Port4 supports USB2 devices
Optional Pucks for 3rd party mounts
The Powerbox Saddle can be directly placed onto the NYX-101 mount. For another type of mount, an extra puck is required. Currently we support the following mounts:
- Puck (PEG-PUCK-AM5) can be used to attach the Powerbox Saddle onto the ZWO-AM5 mount
- Puck (PEG-PUCK-EQ6R) can be used to attach the Powerbox Saddle onto Skywatcher NEQ6 and EQ6-R mounts.
- Puck (PEG-PUCK-RST) can be used to attach the Powerbox Saddle onto RST 135 and RST 300 mounts.
Standalone Operation “out of the box”
Pocket Powerbox 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.
Upgradable Firmware
Device is firmware upgradable to support future features and bug fixes.
Losmandy and Vixen Style support
A high-quality robust CNC aluminium saddle houses the electronics of the Powerbox. The saddle accepts Vixen and Losmandy plates.
The are two independent knobs allowing you to lock your telescope onto the saddle.
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 Observing Conditions)
- 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.
Unity Platform Support
Pegasus Astro Unity Platform is our new all around application. Our goal is to provide a robust and modern application that is going to support current and future products under one roof.
A modern frontend allows the full control of all Pegasus Astro devices
Moreover, a REST JSON api helps developers from 3rd party software to interact with our products.
As we continuously develop our applications, based on customer feedback, lots of innovative features are going to be added in upcoming releases.
Saddle Powerbox Specifications:
- Dual Saddle: Supports Losmandy and Vixen plates
- Supply Voltage: 12V – 13.8V DC
- Power Input Connector: DC 2.1 mm
- Connectivity: USB3 – 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 4A each
- Software: Duty Cycle % / OFF
- 2.1 mm socket
- Built in temperature and humidity Sensor:
- 0-100% humidity readings with 2-5% accuracy
- -40 to 80°C temperature readings ±0.5°C accuracy
- Voltmeter Measures 5 – 15V
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: Greece
- 1x NYX-88 Harmonic Geared Mount
- 1x Power Supply 12V / 5A with GX12 jack
- 1x Soft Case Carry Bag
- 1x USB2 Type A to B Cable
- 1x Saddle Powerbox
- 2x DC 2.1 male to RCA Female Pigtails. (15cm)
- 4x Power DC 2.1 to 2.1 male cables (2×0.5m and 2 x1.0m)
- 1x USB3 Cable Type B (1.8m)
Pegasus Astro NYX-88 Strain Wave Gear Mount with Saddle Powerbox