You are free to buy the powerbank (portable battery) of your choice, according to your needs: resistance, longevity, weight, color, ports, price, capacity … Some of you will prefer a power supply and a cable of several meters, it is possible. This is one of the reasons why the battery is not supplied, each user can have a different use.
These batteries are available in most stores: hypermarkets, electronics stores, online stores …
In order to ensure normal operation of Stellina, the battery must meet the following specifications:
- 5V and 2.4A minimum
- 10,000 mAh for 5h or 20,000 mAh for 10h use
- maximum dimensions: 13 x 8 x 4 cm | 5.1 x 3.1 x 1.6 in (compartment capacity)
Check the specs and quality (robustness) of your power source, it could degrade the performance of Stellina!
How to power & start Stellina, step-by-step:
1. To open the battery compartment, press the top of the hatch, by positioning your finger on the raised dot.
2. Connect the battery to the telescope:
The USB-A end should reach the port of your power bank (opposite)
The USB-C end of the cable should be inserted in the port located in the compartment. If possible, leave the cable attached to the USB-C connector and only remove the battery to charge it. This will avoid damage to the USB-C port.
3. Turn on your battery if necessary and place it in the compartment. The power button will be flashing blue.
4. To close the hatch, first place the bottom of the hatch and then clip the top with slight pressure.
5. Press the telescope start button for 2 seconds, it will be swirling blue until it gets fixed blue
6. Your Stellina is started, you can now connect to its Wi-Fi signal.