PrimaLuceLab Eagle 4 Astrophotography Computer Thoughts Likes and Dislikes 

Hi Steven, thanks for such a great video man. I use more than 1 year already all stuff from primaluciLab, with Eagle4S, Esatto3. and ECCO system dew point controller and etc. So Finally for fix some problems i recommend: if you use for your camera (especial cooling) USB3 port from GPS side on Eagle please use Double shield expensive USB3 high transfer data cable on both side with ferrite beads!!! Second thing - I use Eagle Manager 4.0 Version, 4.1 and 4.2 version on EAGLE 4 S not working (in my case) You can use external Antea GPS possible by on Amazon, very light compact o magnet just put on telescope and connect with short cable to port just replace original antenna. DONE. But different problem is comming- if you use new ECCO2 system Manager 4.0 don't support ECCO2 and you need use 4.1 or 4.2 where GPS with different configuration still not working! we need push Primaluce fix this really simple problem. I working every time on Fielad in mountains ans GPS really important for me . About WIFI - setup startup Manager configuration for all 2 USB ports in OFF position and you problem is gone, if your EAGLE pickup with configuration ON on USB2 ports sometimes wifi not pickup from first time. Problem solved. And for gus how only plan start work with Eagle system - please pay more antention if your Especially workin on Field - think about Power Supply. Eagle need Voltage correcting really powerful powersuply and standart battery like Celestron or Artesky or any different here not working, if you power up mount from same battery. You need use POWER supply 14A wich you need connect to PowerBatter with 220V. If you in You own backyard relax... but on field power its critical moment. because Eagle its not only Computer its powerful power management station. For All your toys. Guud luck i hope this information is OK for you guys.

This looks like a very capable unit Steve thanks for such a thorough overview. 👍

Great review of the Eagle. I’ve got two if these and love them. One in a remote observatory which has been 100% reliable. Had same issues with IPad and Microsoft Remote Desktop, but it’s fine with my laptop and desktop.

64 bit drivers out from last week Steve which means that you can now input PLL Environmental stats and switch controls from the Eagle 4 directly into NINA. Although I haven't been able to input GPS co-ordinates from the Eagle to NINA yet

thanks for the review. For and all in 1 type of unit, it certainly covers all the bases. Such a hefty price tag though (close to $1600 US).

I've used the 4s for about two months as well. I learned: Get your USB3 cables as far away from the GPS antenna as possible. Definitely not touching or running next to the GPS. When you power up, make sure your WiFi device(s) are already idle and waiting to connect. They'll latch on to the Eagle when it wakes up with a signal. If there is nothing to connect to, the WiFi tends to shutdown (to save power?). I really dislike those power connectors. They are tough to line up in the dark, EXPENSIVE! and difficult to selectively disconnect - as you stated. I LOVE that case. That thing is a rigid armored tank. You can mount 80mm refractors on top of it and get basically zero flex. To me, it's the best part about it. Now I have to ask my 'dumb' question. How do you take the numbers that they eye puts out; (18.2, 20.1, 16.6, etc) and convert that to a bortel number? Is it as simple as cross referencing the magnitude? Thx for the review!

I have the GPS module for the celestron mount, it does make things a bit easier, getting the location and date/time. If it continues to be unreliable on the Eagle, you maybe want to try one of them. It reads straight into CPWI / handset. And I can connect the handset into the GPS port, which gives it just a little more reach. Still need to find an extension cable!

Hi mate I had same problem with Remote Desktop from Mac pc conects for about half hour then loses conection sometime it will conect back sometimes won’t so have team viewer running aswell so I could see wat was happening but still doing the same So if u figure it out I’ll be interested 👍 Keep it up mate great vids

It's a hefty piece of kit, didn't think it was that big until see it in your hands! You need a USB SSD instead of flash drive, faster transfer at the other end. What units does it do the Sky Quality reading in? is it mag/arc sec 2 the same as the unideron SQM that I have?

What is the longest period of time that you have taken to master one particular astrophotography setup? Lots of times we fall down the rabbit hole where you are constantly adding another piece of equipment believing it will make things that much better. The reality is usually not true, as new equipment always presents new challenges of their own.

You see the new software they're about to release? I think it will make a huge difference in your user interface with the eagle...my big problem with the AirPlus is that it only works with Zwo products...ugh...you could never use some other ccd or cmos camera...and I think they only support certain cannon and nikon caneras...

Thank you for the video. I am using Eagle 4 for couple of months now and I like it overall. However, I have not figured out how "eye" can be recorded by the acquisition software. I use SGP and I not know how it can connect to the "eye". Could you help with that? Another thing is the power supply, what do you use for the voltage regulator?

Thanks for this. Super helpful. Two questions though, so you think the Eagle 4 is a bit underpowered? That is my concern. Is it neccesary to buy the exepnsive power supply that delivers 14A . I am using a cooed camera and EQ6Rpro and a focuser. Can the supplied car adapter be able to supply that draw?

I just do NOT like an 'All In One' unit. Something goes wrong and you need to buy a whole new unit. I went to the byte4 win10 computer. no fan for vibrations. Did you get a heated hoodie?

Do you use the ecco for dew heater? If not, what are the settings on the eagle?

How "user" upgradable are they? e.g. if you want to upgrade the memory at some later stage?

I have one coming tomorrow. What power do you use on it?

Hi Steven, great review! Thanks for sharing your experience. How do you like its power consumption? I'm thinking about adding this unit to my setup, because my laptop is very power hungry (it's a gaming laptop). I guess I could only use my cellphone in the field to save power and control everything with a single long life battery (let's say a 50 amp battery). Thanks!

Over $2k is just laughable.

Why make a video at all? if you gonna talk and not demo / show anything in just "twirl the unit around... nope... that's not a review!