Category: DIY

Pinwheel Galaxy
Posted in 3D Printed DIY Imaging Testing

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
Posted in 3D Printed DIY Imaging Testing

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 Electronics
Posted in 3D Printed DIY Testing

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…

Orion Belt Tracked
Posted in 3D Printed DIY Testing

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
Posted in 3D Printed DIY

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…

Updated Arduino Nano 33 IoT Bracket
Posted in 3D Printed DIY

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…

Nano 33 IoT in Bracket on ULN2003A Board
Posted in 3D Printed DIY

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…

Arduino Nano 33 IoT
Posted in DIY

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 Web Search
Posted in 3D Printed DIY Planning

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…

Leveling Platform Upgrade
Posted in 3D Printed DIY

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 Ball Bearing
Posted in 3D Printed DIY Testing

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…

Cassiopeia
Posted in DIY Imaging Testing

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…