{"product_id":"pegasus-astro-small-factor-pc-top-plate-for-ultimate-powerbox-v2","title":"Pegasus Astro Small Factor PC Top Plate for Ultimate Powerbox v2","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Pegasus Astro top plate that lets a small-form-factor computer mount directly onto an Ultimate Powerbox v2. It is an anodised aluminium plate that fixes to the top face of the UPBv2 and gives an Intel NUC or a similarly sized mini PC somewhere to live on the mount, next to the power and USB it already needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePegasus Astro publishes an installation guide for 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\u003eRun an on-mount control computer\u003c\/strong\u003e and want it fixed to the powerbox rather than strapped to a dovetail or hanging in a bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwn an Ultimate Powerbox v2\u003c\/strong\u003e and are consolidating the rig into one stack — power, USB hub and PC on the same block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWant shorter USB runs.\u003c\/strong\u003e With the PC sitting on the powerbox, the hub-to-computer link becomes a few centimetres instead of a cable down the pier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre building a portable setup\u003c\/strong\u003e that has to go together the same way every night.\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\u003eAnodised aluminium plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e a machined top plate rather than a strap or bracket arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounts to the UPBv2 top face:\u003c\/strong\u003e uses the powerbox's own mounting points, so the PC load is carried by the powerbox body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for small-form-factor PCs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intel NUC-class computers and units of similar footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVendor installation guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pegasus Astro publishes fitting instructions for the plate.\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\u003eMounting an Intel NUC or equivalent mini PC on a UPBv2 in an on-mount control setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShortening the USB run between the powerbox hub and the control computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermanent observatory rigs where the whole control stack stays assembled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable setups that benefit from the PC and powerbox travelling as one unit.\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 This plate is made for the UPBv2 (135 x 107 x 30 mm). The UPBv3 uses the Spider Clamp instead, and the Pocket Powerbox Advance has its own plate — we stock all three.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour PC's own mounting pattern matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pegasus Astro does not publish a hole pattern or plate dimensions for this part, so we cannot confirm a specific computer will line up from the published data alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with the UPBv2 dovetail brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e, which carry the powerbox itself on a Losmandy or Vixen plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTell us which mini PC you have\u003c\/strong\u003e and we will check the fit with you against the vendor's installation guide 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\u003eThe plate is the mount, not the fastenings for your PC.\u003c\/strong\u003e Screws that fix your particular computer to the plate depend on that computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePegasus Astro publishes no weight, dimensions or hole pattern for this plate.\u003c\/strong\u003e We have left those specification rows out rather than quote figures we cannot source from the manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe computer's weight ends up on the powerbox.\u003c\/strong\u003e That load then sits on whatever carries the powerbox, so it is worth counting into your on-mount payload.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt is a UPBv2 part.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a v3, the Spider Clamp does this job — get in touch and we will point you to the right one.\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\u003eNo. The plate fixes to the top of the powerbox and Pegasus Astro publishes an installation guide covering it. Fitting your computer to the plate is the second step and depends on that computer's own mounting points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my Intel NUC fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate is made for NUC-class computers. Because Pegasus Astro does not publish a hole pattern, send us your exact model and we will check it with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with the UPBv3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the v3 is a different size. The Spider Clamp is the v3 equivalent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still use the dovetail brackets with this fitted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The brackets carry the powerbox from underneath; the plate sits on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it add any ports or power?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a mechanical plate — your PC is still powered and connected by its own leads to the powerbox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: an anodised aluminium plate that puts a NUC-class mini PC on top of your Ultimate Powerbox v2, so the control computer, the USB hub and the power all travel as one block on the mount.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pegasus Astro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54144385613935,"sku":"PEG-PLATE-UPBv2","price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/upbv2_brk1-768x466-1.jpg?v=1787782201","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/pegasus-astro-small-factor-pc-top-plate-for-ultimate-powerbox-v2","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}