Here is an updated image of my ED127 CF Apochromatic Triplet with some new gear:

- ED127 Refractor
- Sky Watcher EQ6-R Pro Mount with 8" Pier Extension
- ADM Dual Series V and D Saddle
- ADM 14" Losmandy Plate
- William Optics 50/200 Auto Guide Scope
- William Optics 243mm Handlebar/Guide Scope Mount
- ZWO asi2600MM-Pro Camera
- ZWO asi290MM Guide Camera
- ZWO 7x36mm Electronic Filter Wheel
- ZWO Electronic Focuser
- Long Perng .8x Reducer/Flattener
- Astronomik 36mm SHO 6nm Filter Set
- Astronomik 36mm RGB Deep Sky Filter Set + L3 UV/IR
- QHYCCD PoleMaster
- Pegasus Astro Pocket Powerbox Advance 2.0
- Pegasus Astro Falcon Electronic Rotator
- Split cable Wire Loom and Adhesive Clips for better wire management
- Dew-Not Dew Heat Strips
- 48mm diameter Spacers x 20mm length
- Far Point 6" Bahtinov Mask
- (3) 12" square inground Ceramic Plates for quick Tripod placement w/position markers


I only have 2 wires coming off my telescope inside a wire loom: power and USB. I keep the mount, pier extension and tripod connected and move it as a unit for quick setup and so I don't have to bubble balance it each time I use it.

I took the spring off of the altitude bolt on the EQ6-R because it was driving me nuts during Polar Alignment. I installed a longer hex bolt and a small washer to make it stable.

The Pegasus Powerbox Advance 2 is attached with velcro in case I ever want to use it with another telescope. You might notice the black tape I put on the Pegasus PPA. That is covering the 12V input connection that I don't use. If you mistakenly plug the 12V output into that connector, it will fry the electronics of the PPA.

Paint tic marks were added on the ADM Losmandy Plate where it crosses the front and back of the saddle for quick balance of the telescope in DEC. I also added a paint mark on the counter-weight bar for weights placement for quick balance in RA.

I posted a detailed install and review with pics of the Sky Watcher 8" Pier Extension on Cloudy Nights if anyone is thinking of buying one for their EQ6-R mount. Must have upgrade for a big refractor to keep the Camera from hitting the Tripod. Search "Sky Watcher EQ6R Pier Extension."

Wiring Scheme:  (PPA=Pegasus Powerbox Advance 2)
Note: The PPA uses USB 2.0 on Slots 1 and 2, and USB 3.0 on Slots 3 and 4.

USB:
EAF > PPA (USB slot 1)
Rotator > PPA (USB slot 2)
Main Camera > PPA (USB slot 3)
Mount > PPA (USB slot 4)
Guide Camera > Main Camera
EFW > Main Camera
Power:
Main Camera > PPA
Rotator > PPA
Mount > PPA
Other:
2 Dew Heater Straps > PPA
PPA Output:
USB 3.0 to Laptop
Power to 12V-120V Pegasus Power Adapter

Telescope Train:
ED127 Focuser
ED127 Spacer 1.5" M68 male
1.0 thread M68 female/.75 thread M68 female
M68 male/M54 male
Pegasus Falcon Rotator
M54 male/M54 male Adapter
Long Perng .8x Reducer/Flattener
M48 female/M42 male (16.5mm Spacer)
ZWO EFW
M42 male/M42 male Adapter
ZWO Camera

Thanks, Eddie