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From Nick, one of my Patreon Supporters:

I also had cables going bad, but the reason wasn't kinks or interference but corrosion in the connectors. These connectors are not designed for outdoor use and condensation will eventually form and corrode the metal parts. The oxidation on the surface of the metal contacts creates parasitic resistance which interferes with the data transfer. This is the reason the cables initially work and then fail. The solution is to replace the bad cables or use a drop of contact cleaner solution (sold in electronics stores).


My equipment

Dwarf 2 Smart Telescope: https://bit.ly/3SyChXua
Seestar S50: https://tinyurl.com/3n62hpzx

ZWO ASI2600MC Duo: https://bit.ly/3M8IkPS (Agena) or https://bit.ly/3Jti7KQ (HPS)
ZWO ASI585 MC Pro Camera: https://bit.ly/3Iwo6y8 (Agena) or https://bit.ly/4cp1Ofn (High Point Scientific)
TOUPTEK IMX571 APSC Cooled camera: https://tinyurl.com/mr2yhvcw
TOUPTEK IMX585 Cooled camera: https://tinyurl.com/4y9dz774
OGMA versions (use code CUIV on checkout for a small discount!): https://getogma.com/

CarbonStar 6" Newtonian: https://bit.ly/3W7ZFiA
Mirror Mask for CarbonStar (designed by me :) ): https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:661...

SW Quattro 150P Budget Newt: https://bit.ly/3BABCxl
Backyard Universe upgrade kit: https://tinyurl.com/3juwm5sz
OCAL Collimator: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dmu... or https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dc6...

Askar V Modular Telescope: https://bit.ly/3Imoq2M
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RedCat51: https://bit.ly/48hyuVx (Agena) or https://bit.ly/48pTWXW (HPS)

WarpAstron WD20 Mount: https://bit.ly/3wxNbGI
ZWO AM5 Mount: https://bit.ly/3Qb5xVf or https://bit.ly/3JeVUkn
ZWO EAF Focuser: https://bit.ly/45agP0Z (Agena) or https://bit.ly/4avCIcE (HPS)
Antlia ALPT highspeed filter: https://bit.ly/42RBR2e
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