{"product_id":"wandererastro-wanderercover-v5-basic-motorized-flat-panel-and-cover","title":"WandererAstro WandererCover V5 Basic Motorized Flat Panel and Cover","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWandererAstro WandererCover V5 Basic Motorized Flat Panel and Cover\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WandererCover V5 Basic is a motorized flat panel and telescope cover that automates flat-frame capture and protects your optics between sessions. According to WandererAstro, it is the first motorized flat panel to connect a full-sized LED PCB directly to the motor arm, a patented design that brings several practical advantages for astrophotographers. It is available in luminous diameters from 100mm to 250mm, so it can be matched to the dew shield or aperture of your telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePatented LED-backlit design with even illumination\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdge-lit LED flat panels can suffer from uneven brightness, with brighter edges and inconsistent manufacturing quality. The V5 Basic uses an LED-backlit design instead, delivering consistent brightness from edge to center, typically within 5% difference. Dimming offers 255 levels and stays flicker-free at exposure times as short as 0.05 seconds, so you can capture clean flats for short and long exposures alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBroad spectrum for every filter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe emission spectrum covers 400–720nm and beyond, giving ample brightness across the visible range while keeping effective illumination in the near-infrared region. That makes it a flexible light source for LRGB and narrowband flats, with reference exposure times provided for L, R, G, B, Sii, Ha and Oiii filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e30% lighter and built for reliability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the LED PCB also acts as a structural component connected directly to the motorized mechanism, the hollow construction is 30% lighter than comparable edge-lit flat panels. Less weight means a lower payload on your telescope, improved reliability, longer life and better guiding. The panel is crafted from aluminum alloy, carbon fiber and fiberglass, for a rigid build with a distinctive look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDarkness friendly and safe to operate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe V5 Basic has no unnecessary power indicator lights, so your equipment stays hidden in the dark without disturbing a single photon of starlight. When the cover is open, it also blocks any command to turn on the flat light, which prevents accidental operation during your imaging session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e270°+ opening angle with obstacle detection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn opening angle of more than 270° lets the cover fold back against the telescope tube and stay securely in place without wobbling. Upgraded obstacle detection stops the cover whenever it meets an obstruction, protecting both the panel and your gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReplaceable panels for a flexible setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its modular design, the panel can be replaced safely and easily with a different size. Replacement panels are available separately, so you can reuse the motor mechanism if you change telescopes. Installation on the telescope is done with the included cable ties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEasy control with your favorite software and controllers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe V5 Basic supports ASCOM and INDI and is natively supported by Sky-Watcher SynLink. Its auxiliary (AUX) input lets you control the cover simply by using the power switches on your ASIAIR or StellaVita.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuminous Diameter (Product Model)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100mm, 125mm, 150mm, 175mm, 200mm, 225mm, 250mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuminous diameter + 25mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100mm: 265g\u003cbr\u003e125mm: 292g\u003cbr\u003e150mm: 323g\u003cbr\u003e175mm: 356g\u003cbr\u003e200mm: 396g\u003cbr\u003e225mm: 436g\u003cbr\u003e250mm: 478g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum alloy, carbon fiber, fiberglass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 2.0 Type-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V DC (14V max), 0.8A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpening\/Closing Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpening Angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOver 270°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Brightness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2280 nit (cd\/m²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Brightness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 nit (cd\/m²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e255 levels, flicker-free at exposure times as short as 0.05 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIllumination Uniformity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypically within 5% difference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpectral Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400–720nm+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReference Exposure Time @ F7, Gain 0, Brightness 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5s (L), 30s (R), 10s (G), 4.5s (B)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReference Exposure Time @ F7, Gain 100, Brightness 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8s (L), 10s (R), 3.3s (G), 1.5s (B)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReference Exposure Time @ F7, Gain 0, Brightness 255\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.02s (L), 0.27s (R), 0.09s (G), 0.038s (B)\u003cbr\u003e8.9s (Sii 3nm), 6.2s (Ha 3nm), 2.7s (Oiii 3nm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReference Exposure Time @ F7, Gain 100, Brightness 255\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.8s (Sii 3nm), 2s (Ha 3nm), 0.93s (Oiii 3nm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware and Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASCOM, INDI, Sky-Watcher SynLink; 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