AstroLink 4 Bee

Description

AstroLink 4 Bee is a standalone astrophotography setup controller based on a T4 Pro or T5 mini PC with Windows Pro operating system. The operating system is Windows, so all the astronomy software like N.I.N.A., MaxIm DL, Sequence Generator Pro, PHD2, ASTAP, ASI Studio, and many others is ready to pick up.

You only need to connect your peripherals to the AstroLink 4 Bee, provide 12V DC power and you are ready to capture the astronomy images. AstroLink 4 Bee contains similar modules to other devices in the AstroLink family:

• focusing motor controller
• regulated PWM outputs for dew cap heaters
• switchable 12V DC outputs to power setup components
• regulated 3-10V DC output to power for example DSLR or active USB hub
• range of sensors can be connected to AstroLink 4 Bee: temperature/humidity/dew point, sky temperature/cloud coverage, and sky brightness sensor as well.

AstroLink 4 Bee is available in two variants:

1. with T4 Pro mini PC – Intel N3350 2 cores 2 threads, 2M cache, 1.1GHz up to 2.4GHz, Windows 10 Pro
2. with T5 mini PC – Intel N4020 2 cores 2 threads, 4M cache, 1.1GHz up to 2.8GHz, Windows 11 Pro

Both contain 4GB RAM and 64GB of eMMC storage. Three USB 3.0 ports are available, two 4K HDMI ports, and an audio jack output. WiFi supports both 2.4 and 5.8GHz, and the BT standard is 4.0. The mini PC is pre-configured with all Windows updates installed, and Windows performance tweaks applied. Some basic software installed: ASCOM platform, N.I.N.A., PHD2, ASTAP with D05 catalog, Cartes du Ciel, AstroLink 4 Bee driver and panel. OS language set to EN.
HDMI cable and wireless mini-keyboard are included for configuration and testing of the device.

AstroLink 4 Bee can distribute up to 10A current for all connected components. The device itself consumes 8W power at maximum.

AstroLink 4 Bee product detail page with downloads and manuals

In the box:

• AstroLink 4 Bee device
• XT60 female plug for custom power supply adaptation
• HDMI cable
• wireless mini-keyboard with trackpad and backlight option (2xAA batteries not included)
• 12A 2A power supply with XT60 adapter – to test and configure the device. You need a separate larger power supply to power your astroimaging setup.
• set of protecting covers for all sockets in the device