Category: DIY
3D-Printed Star Tracker with Stock 135mm Lens
I’ve been continuing to tinker with this and that with the 3D-printed star tracker. And the clear…
Star Tracker Lessons Learned During Testing
As bad as the weather has been from November through February, I’ve managed to get outside for…
3D-Printed Star Tracker – Alignment and Upgrades
Following the last test, I’m happy that I have a working 3D-printed star tracker. But how good…
First Test of the 3D-Printed Star Tracker
I’ve been blessed with a string of clear sky nights lately. The only downside is that the…
3D-Printed Star Tracker – Minimum Viable Product
It’s been a while since I last posted. You can probably imagine that the last two weeks…
I Updated the Arduino Nano 33 IoT Driver Board Bracket
I enjoyed a couple of nice nights out taking pictures and spending some time with one of…
Evaluating the Nano 33 IoT and Printing A Bracket
Good news! We might actually get a couple of clear nights over the next couple of days…
Rain, Snow & Clouds – Star Tracker Electronics Ordered
Well, little to do but wait right now. I’m still on the mend but I’ve made a…
3D-Printed Star Tracker – My Next DIY Project
Another cloudy night has come and gone. If I wasn’t still feeling a bit out of sorts…
DIY Leveling Platform Upgrade for the Lego Star Tracker
Admittedly, I’m a bit behind on my posts this week but for a good reason. I’ve taken…
Lego Star Tracker Mod Version 1 – Axle Ball Bearing
Friction continues to be the most frustrating limitation of the Lego Star Tracker project. As I got…
Lego Star Tracker V6 Test 3 – Working DIY Star Tracker
I had a tough time deciding what to write about for this post. And this is a…