{"product_id":"pegasus-astro-cnc-aluminium-enclosure-for-ultimate-powerbox-v2","title":"Pegasus Astro CNC Aluminium Enclosure for Ultimate Powerbox v2","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Pegasus Astro CNC-machined aluminium enclosure for the Ultimate Powerbox v2, listed by Pegasus Astro as the \u003cem\u003eAluminium 2020 CNC Enclosure for UPBv2\u003c\/em\u003e. It is a replacement housing for the UPBv2 electronics — a machined aluminium case in place of the standard enclosure, for the same 135 x 107 x 30 mm unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a housing, not a controller. Everything the UPBv2 does electrically is unchanged by fitting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwn an Ultimate Powerbox v2\u003c\/strong\u003e and want a machined aluminium case for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHave a damaged or worn enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e and want to rehouse working electronics rather than replace the whole unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRun a permanent observatory install\u003c\/strong\u003e where the powerbox stays mounted and exposed between sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCNC-machined aluminium construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e a machined case rather than a folded or moulded one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for the UPBv2:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut for the Ultimate Powerbox v2's port layout — XT60 input, four 12 V outputs, the variable and always-on outputs, three dew RCA channels, the USB 3.1 hub ports and the RJ45 stepper connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure only:\u003c\/strong\u003e the UPBv2 electronics, sensors and firmware are unaffected — this changes what the unit is housed in, nothing about what it does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRehousing an existing Ultimate Powerbox v2 in machined aluminium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing an enclosure that has been damaged in transport or in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermanent pier or observatory installations where the powerbox lives outdoors under a cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Powerbox v2 only.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is machined for the v2 port layout and its 135 x 107 x 30 mm footprint. It does not fit the UPBv3 (127.3 x 116 x 30 mm) or the Pocket Powerbox range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting accessories are separate.\u003c\/strong\u003e The UPBv2 dovetail bracket pair and the Small Factor PC Top Plate are their own parts; we stock those alongside this.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure this is the part you need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Send us a photo of your powerbox and we will confirm which version you have before you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitting it means opening your powerbox.\u003c\/strong\u003e The electronics are transferred from the existing housing into this one. If you would rather not do that yourself, talk to us first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePegasus Astro publishes no weight, wall thickness, finish or dimensional drawing for this enclosure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rather than quote figures we cannot source from the manufacturer, we have left those rows out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt adds no functionality.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ports, outputs, sensors and software behaviour are the UPBv2's, unchanged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminium at the telescope reaches ambient quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is normal for a machined case and is not a fault.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes more than bolting on — the UPBv2 board moves from its current housing into this one. It is straightforward with a screwdriver and a careful hand, and we are happy to talk you through it before you start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it change what the powerbox can do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All four 12 V outputs, the variable and always-on outputs, the three dew channels, the USB hub and the stepper controller work exactly as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit a UPBv3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The v3 is a different size with a different port layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mount it the same way as the standard enclosure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting hardware for the UPBv2 — the dovetail brackets and the top plate — is sold separately. Ask us and we will confirm what works with this housing for your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the \"2020\" in the vendor's name?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is Pegasus Astro's own designation for this enclosure in their catalogue. They publish no further explanation of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: a CNC-machined aluminium replacement housing for the Ultimate Powerbox v2, cut for the v2 port layout. 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