Tag: 3D print
A Little Tracking Session Fun with Ursa Major
The weather is teasing me. Beautiful clear and warm days that yield to hazy high cloud nights….
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…
3D-Printed Astrophotography Add-Ons and Upgrades
I’m not about to let the recent string of cloudy nights get me down. Instead, I’m just…
First Tracking Session with the Samyang 135mm f/2
A break in the clouds plus a balmy 5 degrees equals a really awesome evening taking photos….
It’s Time to Start Tracking with the Samyang 135mm
The Samyang ED UMC 135mm f/2 is a lens that’s hard not to love. And you know…
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…
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…