Category: 3D Printed

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Posted in 3D Printed Star Trackers

Managing Star Tracker Backdrive – Solved?

I’m terrifically excited about how well my latest star tracker design has performed with the Samyang 135mm…

Posted in Star Trackers

Star Tracker Test With the Samyang 135mm Lens

You just never know… As I left the house at 6PM to grocery shop with my youngest…

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Pixel-Peeping New Tracker Images – 50mm Test

So my world has been a bit upside down lately. However, I’m hoping that as we drift…

Arca-Swiss Mini PC Tripod Mount
Posted in Other Accessories

Arca-Swiss Tripod Clamp Mount for a Mini-PC

My wife has been wonderfully supportive of my astrophotography habit hobby and gifted me a Quieter 3C…

New Star Tracker
Posted in Star Trackers

A New Star Tracker Design for the New Year

It may seem like I’ve fallen off the face of the planet, but I can assure you,…

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Next-Gen Star Tracker – Design Failure

So I may have gotten a little ahead of my skis with the next-gen star tracker. I…

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Next-Gen Star Tracker – Troubleshooting Design

I had a plan. A little break in the weather was all the time I needed to…

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Next-Generation 3d-Printed Star Tracker Body

Being an engineer is a curse sometimes. No matter what, you can never stop thinking about how…

Posted in Lens Accessories

Samyang 135mm Lens Focuser – Available Now

The DPD guy made my Monday when he showed up to deliver the wire wrap tool I…

Posted in Lens Accessories

Samyang Focuser – Yes, I’m Working on It!

I really do appreciate it when people reach out to ask questions. In fact, more than appreciation,…

Groove Cutting Tool - Gamma Upgrades to Chase Away the Winter Weather Blues
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Winter Weather Blues – Trying to Stay Busy

All my best-laid plans for this winter have thus far been held hostage by the weather. Over…

Gamma Camera Mount Upgrade
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Gamma Camera Mount Upgrade and Testing

It’s been about three weeks since I’ve had the opportunity to get outside for imaging. That’s par…