Tag: 3D print

Merak in Ursa Major
Posted in Galaxies Nebulae

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….

Worm Gear Motor Assembly
Posted in Star Trackers

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
Posted in Lens Accessories

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…

Pinwheel Galaxy
Posted in Testing

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….

Posted in Lens Accessories

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
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…

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…