Pegasus Power Saddle on an AM5

This is what's under the AM5 saddle: 

The puck mounted. Here's I've re-used the AM5 bolts but this actually doesn't work as they stick out slghtly. The puck ships with the correct bolts though, so I have since fixed.

Looks very interesting! Would love to see it in action – wired up.

Ashraf AbuSara:
How do you like it so far?

It's very good (if a little expensive) - makes cable mgmt a breeze, and I can power it from the mount and then use it to power and usb my entire rig.

Dunk:

Ashraf AbuSara:
How do you like it so far?

It's very good (if a little expensive) - makes cable mgmt a breeze, and I can power it from the mount and then use it to power and usb my entire rig.

Great thanks for the feedback. There were a couple of negative reviews on Agena claiming there is not enough clearance between the puck and the underside of the clamps. Was not sure what they were referring to. 

Did you have to do any modifications for it to work?

Ashraf AbuSara:

Dunk:

Ashraf AbuSara:
How do you like it so far?

It's very good (if a little expensive) - makes cable mgmt a breeze, and I can power it from the mount and then use it to power and usb my entire rig.

Great thanks for the feedback. There were a couple of negative reviews on Agena claiming there is not enough clearance between the puck and the underside of the clamps. Was not sure what they were referring to. 

Did you have to do any modifications for it to work?

Not sure what they are referring to - it fits and works perfectly.

Ashraf AbuSara:
Alright. I will give it a go on my AM5. Thanks for the feedback Dunk.

Hey mate,

I was curious about the reviews you mentioned, so had a look at the saddle again today and took my OTA off completely to have a look.

The clamps are 2-part. The rear one on mine is *very slightly* catching the AM5 adapter plate (not so much that it is stuck or anything). The front one is perfect.

So maybe there is a slight issue with machining - I really don't know. For me it's all good.

Anyway, just wanted you to be aware before committing the (significant) funds. I am still very happy with my purchase, would 100% buy again - it feels like a quality product to me.

I like seeing stuff like this hit this level of gear. Such a quality of life improvement over strapping stuff on or hanging it off the side or zip tied and velcro straps.

Daniel Carter:
I have the Pegasus Astro saddle on my RST-135E. It works well as long as you use their cables. I used some power cables from Agena and they would intermittently disconnect my camera. I tried several other brands of power cables all with the same result. Any slight bump would disconnect whatever was powered by that cable. PA said that I should only use their cables. Apparently the end connectors are slightly different (not sure if it is longer or a different connector type that helps it stay snug in the port). Otherwise, it works well and does it's job.

That's good to know thanks for the info! Good to know problems ahead of time.

You don't need to use a PC with it, right? You can run it using an ASIAIR?
Is it impossible to fit into the case even with some cutting if you keep the power input on the same side of the AM5 as its power output? Although, if running dew heaters, is it probably better to run power separately from the hub?

Dunk:
no PC needed - although it does have a bunch of monitors etc. that do need a PC to use and same with variable output power sockets. Otherwise, you can use as just power + usb hub.

not sure about the case (I didn't want to cut foam) - but I think possibly it might fit.

Sorry, I have another question, this time regarding cable runs. Could I run my main power supply to the saddle and then power from it to my mount? For mount control, could I then plug my ASIAIR into the saddle and then another cable to the mount? Would I have to use the special USB3 cable, or will it be fine from one of the USB ports on the saddle?