1. A Portable Stick-Computer Based Occultation Recording Kit
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IOTA Conference
Carson City, NV
September, 2017
Credit to Dr. Joan Dunham for doing all of the initial investigations into stick- computer-based occultation recording!

2. Computer is Lenovo Ideacentre Stick 300
5V power (micro USB)
Windows 10
2 GB RAM
32 GB internal SSD
HDMI output for monitor
1 x USB port
1 x micro-SD card port
Added 32 GB micro-SD card
Using IOTA Video Capture software

3. Tray with dividers and photos of parts makes it easier to insure nothing is missing.

4. Additional Components
Night Eagle Astro Camera
Battery Holder
RCA Cable
USB Hub
Startek SVID2USB23
Video Capture Device
USB-to-DC power cable
for Night Eagle Astro Cam

5. Portable kit assembled

6. Here using an iPad with “TwomonUSB” app as monitor (Bluetooth monitor and keyboard also possible)

7. IOTA Video Capture program set up to auto-start
IOTA Video Capture program set up to auto-start. Recording setup is performed at home (no monitor or keyboard needed in the field)