Category: 3D Printed

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Posted in Star Trackers

Gamma Deep Dive Pt. 2 – Planetary Gear Drive

Time to get into some of the things you want to see with the Star Tracker Gamma….

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Gamma Deep Dive Pt. 1 – Code and Electronics

I won’t even try to pretend that this post is going to be all slick and stylish….

Gamma Assembled
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Setting My Next Goals for Astrophotography

I think I’ve learned that this is the yuckiest time of the year for astrophotography. It’s been…

The precision of Samyang 135mm Focuser Measured by APT Bahtinov Aid Tool
Posted in Lens Accessories

Samyang 135mm Bluetooth Low Energy Focuser

The cloudy weekend may have blanked me in the photo department, but I had plenty of time…

Samyang 135mm f/2 Mounted in Lens Collar
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Samyang 135mm f/2 Lens Collar – New Design

I’ve used a very reliable lens collar that I designed and printed for the Samyang 135mm f/2…

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Introducing Star Tracker Gamma – At Last!

The weather lately has been downright awful. I’m seriously thinking I’m in the absolute worst location for…

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DIY Star Tracker Beta – Camera Mount Component

It seems like it has taken me a long time to get to this point. But here…

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DIY Star Tracker Beta – Counterweight Design

OK, things are getting real with Star Tracker Beta as I move on to designing and printing…

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DIY Star Tracker Beta – Top Lid and Nano Bracket

I almost feel embarrassed to write this post. With all the exciting things I’m working on with…

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3D-Printed Star Tracker News – Retiring Alpha

I’ve fallen a little behind on my posts lately. I’m sure you can forgive me when you…

Star Tracker Main Housing Assembly
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DIY Star Tracker Beta – Main Housing Assembly

I am so thankful that I got outside on Wednesday night as it’s been pretty lousy out…

Worm Gear Motor Assembly
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DIY Star Tracker Beta – Worm Gear Motor Assembly

There was a fair chance of getting outside tonight but it appears that will not be the…