Tag: Tracking
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…
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 Version 6 – Build Instructions
I had every intention of posting about the new 3D printed leveling platform for the Lego Star…
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…
Lego Star Tracker Version 6 – Indoor Time-lapse Test
Well, the weather outside is a little less frightful. The snow has given way to light rain…
Lego Star Tracker Version 6 – Design Improvements
Upon Further Review The weather has been downright shoddy for astrophotography this month. So since I can’t…
Lego Star Tracker V6 Test 1 – Best Results Yet
Best Results to Date with the Lego Star Tracker Conditions were far from ideal but there was…
Lego Star Tracker V5 Tests 2-5 – Frustration Abounds
Lego Star Tracker Frustration I thought I was standing on the precipice of greatness. The reality is…
Lego Star Tracker Version 5 – Designer’s Block
Hurry Up and Wait I spent a few days in Studio mocking up a new version of…
Lego Star Tracker V4 Test 4 – Lack of Focus
I’m a Moron Sometimes I added a couple of 8 tooth spur gears on the left and…