I Pimped My Telescope, And So Can You! #3dmodeling #3dprinting #xmasgifts

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Published 2023-12-16

In this video, I talk about a few custom astronomical accessories I have recently designed and built.

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Support the channel at no cost to you by clicking on the affiliate links below. After clicking on these links, if you purchase something (anything!) from Agena Astro (my favorite astro retailer) or Amazon within the next week or so, I should get a (small) commission :)

* Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj
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FreeCAD Models
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Here is the Google Drive link to the FreeCAD models discussed in this video (3.4MB ZIP file):
drive.google.com/file/d/1ZMbGpX9vyYq6N6icnYJ41g5wL…

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My Equipment
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* Askar 151 PQH: bit.ly/3RQFFyJ
* Askar .7x reducer for PHQ series: bit.ly/3Q9uvnC
* Pegasus Astro Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen 2: bit.ly/3Nubnip
* MeLE Quieter3Q Fanless Mini PC: bit.ly/3TnBCL2
* QHY Q-Focuser Standard Version: bit.ly/3FONRYU
* QHY Q-Focuser High Precision Version: bit.ly/47lr9Ub
* iOptron CEM70 Center Balanced Equatorial Mount: bit.ly/3PzUMuP
* iOptron Tri-Pier: bit.ly/3RhDzYz
* Antlia V-Series LRGB Pro Imaging Filter Set: bit.ly/3LHcRVJ
* Antlia SHO Narrowband 3nm Pro Imaging Filter Set: bit.ly/3Rj3yii
* ZWO 8-Position Electronic Filter Wheel: bit.ly/488uvuW
* ZWO ASI533MM Pro Cooled Monochrome Astronomy Camera: bit.ly/4887g4b
* ZWO ASI174MM Mini Guide Camera: bit.ly/469sJYv

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All Comments (11)

@darkskygeek 7 months ago

Support the channel at no cost to you by clicking on the affiliate links below. After clicking on these links, if you purchase something (anything!) from Agena Astro (my favorite astro retailer) or Amazon within the next week or so, I should get a (small) commission :) * Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj * Amazon: bit.ly/darkskygeek-amazon-affiliate-link
@barbaraharris6102 7 months ago

Cool accessories! Thanks for sharing
@aw7425 7 months ago

Clear skies and happy holidays to all of you.
@whatmattersmost6725 7 months ago

Cool and thank you!!! I WILL checkout that video on the thread working!!
@msacco 7 months ago

Thanks for sharing :)
@WetaMantis 7 months ago

Joyeux Noël ! Et beaucoup de succès pour cette future année!
@Paul-ll6el 5 months ago

Askar must have taken your feedback, I just got my 151PHQ yesterday and now it comes with a clear fine focus knob cover similar to your 3d printed one.
@hael8680 7 months ago

Thank you for those!! Is there another way to get the nut in the losmandy holding brackets? I will have to get them printed by a shop and they will not stop to insert a nut at the proper time....
@josemanuelsuarezroman6201 2 months ago

Dear, thanks for your video. The files for Frecad have a mistake, the MeLE Quieter 2 Losmandy Dovetail Clamp, and the PPA LosMandy Dovetail Clamp are the same.... There is missing a part..., please can you check?, probably is missing the clamp, the body is ok.
@Hilmi12 4 months ago

Do you have issues with fine pitch threads? I have been making 3d printed accessories for a while and thread pitch has been an issue for me