Eagle6

I’ve been using the EAGLE 5S (upgraded with additional RAM and storage), and while there are occasional bugs (not including running a WIN11 machine) , I’ve found the Primaluce team and their customer support to be excellent. In fact, some issues have been addressed with new driver updates within just a few hours, which is impressive.

From a value perspective, I agree that the price tag is not directly comparable to the raw performance of a traditional PC setup or alternatives like running a separate power system with a mini-PC. However, there really isn’t another true all-in-one solution at this level, apart from software-locked systems such as the ASIAIR or similar devices. Since I also use other Primaluce equipment, I can confirm that their drivers and products are among the best in terms of stability and integration. It’s also worth keeping in mind that Primaluce is a small company based in the EU, where production costs are higher compared to mass-produced alternatives from China.

For context, I also use an ONLOGIC HX500, which comes at a similarly high price point but offers a rugged build and excellent software support. Financially, these solutions aren’t the most economical, but they are very well engineered and maintained.

Running multiple telescopes and observatories with a variety of systems, from Arduino and Raspberry Pi controls to Primaluce gear and datacenter level hardware I can say that while cheaper alternatives certainly exist, you won’t get the same level of seamless, fully integrated functionality. Even if the EAGLE 6 feels somewhat underpowered for its price, its value lies in the convenience, support, and integration it provides for complex setups.

In short, it always comes down to what the user really wants and what budget they have available.

Hope this helped,
Luka

Luka Poropat · Sep 22, 2025, 08:06 PM

I’ve been using the EAGLE 5S (upgraded with additional RAM and storage), and while there are occasional bugs (not including running a WIN11 machine) , I’ve found the Primaluce team and their customer support to be excellent. In fact, some issues have been addressed with new driver updates within just a few hours, which is impressive.

From a value perspective, I agree that the price tag is not directly comparable to the raw performance of a traditional PC setup or alternatives like running a separate power system with a mini-PC. However, there really isn’t another true all-in-one solution at this level, apart from software-locked systems such as the ASIAIR or similar devices. Since I also use other Primaluce equipment, I can confirm that their drivers and products are among the best in terms of stability and integration. It’s also worth keeping in mind that Primaluce is a small company based in the EU, where production costs are higher compared to mass-produced alternatives from China.

For context, I also use an ONLOGIC HX500, which comes at a similarly high price point but offers a rugged build and excellent software support. Financially, these solutions aren’t the most economical, but they are very well engineered and maintained.

Running multiple telescopes and observatories with a variety of systems, from Arduino and Raspberry Pi controls to Primaluce gear and datacenter level hardware I can say that while cheaper alternatives certainly exist, you won’t get the same level of seamless, fully integrated functionality. Even if the EAGLE 6 feels somewhat underpowered for its price, its value lies in the convenience, support, and integration it provides for complex setups.

In short, it always comes down to what the user really wants and what budget they have available.

Hope this helped,
Luka

All excellent points and this is an excellent write-up. I couldn’t justify spending so much when I couldn’t dedicate the amount of time I would feel comfortable with to make the decision to run with the Eagle6 when there were other options out there. That was a “me” decision, so OP go with what works for you!

I’ve been using the Eagles for years, including to control my remote scope at Obstech. They are expensive, but hard to beat from the perspective of providing a fully integrated solution. Mine has been highly reliable.

Mike · Sep 23, 2025, 03:12 AM

I moved from an ASIAir to the Eagle6 Pro and NINA. If money isn’t an issue they’re not really comparable. Probably the best upgrade I’ve ever made. Not sure about low power comments. I power my entire rig from it including my mount. Maybe those are references to the processor, memory… etc, but I only use it to control my gear. I immediately transfer the files and do all of my processing on a desktop computer. It just works and without the “gremlins” that often plague the ZWO gear. 📷 IMG_3501.jpeg

It was referring to computing power.

Mike · Sep 23, 2025, 03:36 AM

bigCatAstro · Sep 23, 2025 at 03:20 AM

Mike · Sep 23, 2025, 03:12 AM

I moved from an ASIAir to the Eagle6 Pro and NINA. If money isn’t an issue they’re not really comparable. Probably the best upgrade I’ve ever made. Not sure about low power comments. I power my entire rig from it including my mount. Maybe those are references to the processor, memory… etc, but I only use it to control my gear. I immediately transfer the files and do all of my processing on a desktop computer. It just works and without the “gremlins” that often plague the ZWO gear. 📷 IMG_3501.jpeg

It was referring to computing power.

That’s what I was thinking but left the other comment in case the OP was wondering about either or both. I see a lot of people cracking the case and upgrading the horsepower on these. Doesn’t seem too tough but I’ll save that for desperate times lol

Ha, yes, I wouldn’t want to open them up even if it was fairly straight forward to upgrade unless it was absolutely needed.

quality has been very good for me. No hardware issues after years of outdoor use. Support at least in the US is wonderful. Very quick responses and Italy gets involved in real time as needed.

I know it’s not the freshest topic, but to offer my experience with an Eagle:

The hardware control and flexibility has been great, and the device is pretty well laid out. I actually have mine on the bottom instead of the top of the build because my imaging train is light enough to do that.
The big things for me are the amount of USB ports without needing downstream hub, and it has toggleable USB, power, and dew control. Yes these exist in other units in some combination or another but not at this level of amperage/granularity.

the only cables that go beyond the mount itself is primary DC power and an ethernet cable since I’m not using the WiFi.

biggest issue is the onboard GPS is unreliable, and apparently they regularly fail for some reason but starfront has been noticing it consistently. Since I’m not a travelling imager this isn’t a big deal, but I’ll always use a separate GPS anyway unless I’m in a big rush.

Having the horsepower for live stacking is nice, and I have a cloudflare tunnel to use the Nina web session plugin as well. I’m working on having the system automatically live stream everything from the NINA sequence, most recent image, livestack, and other metrics and I have the flexibility to do it without worrying about the performance impact.

The LOM is nice since I can hard power reset the whole system using that from outside of windows in case things freeze up or crash.

The light sensor and inclination indicator are also handy when debugging hardware where I’m unsure if the mount is moving properly or I have a 10min exposure that blew out and I don’t want to cancel the next for a sanity check on conditions vs an event causing it.

As for opening them up, don’t afraid to be. It’s designed to be serviced, and if you have a swiss cheese plate enclosure it should get opened once in a while to blow the dust out anyway. Doing so also helps you learn which holes are deeper so they’re more forgiving on mounting screw length as that is something I wish they did was bottom out the holes on sensitive areas.