Category: Star Trackers

New Star Tracker
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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…

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…

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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….

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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…