Hi, Yes 3D print are for sure an add value for AP, I printed 3 small adapter to be able to install Geoptik foot to the ZWO tripod to improve stability...
Great video, thank you! Recently, I learned how to draw and successfully print using a regular FDM printer (Flsun SR) with 1mm and 0.75mm pitch threads, so no issues printing threads of any kind (male and female) such as M42, T2, SCT, M46, etc. Since then, I have designed and made direct adapters to fit my focuser to all of my tubes and focal reducers, as well as various supports, masks, and even the primary mirror lock system for my old Celestron 8 XLT Really satisfied!
I started to design parts in FreeCAD and get them printed via Craftcloud. So far I did correct Bathinov and Tribathinov masks (with the online generator) for my RC6 and a tiny Bathinov mask for my Uniguide 32. I also designed a short cap that is put onto the telescope and will hold different 2mm thick masks with same diameter perfectly centered. That way I save storage space and can change masks easily. ASA seems to be great for this application.
Yes...is amazing what we can create, I personally make my own adapters and brackets for my nexstar 8se, and my canon dslr camera, I even made a telescope from a binoculars lens...
Enjoying your content! I've printed various camera adapters as nosepieces for prime DSLR and also a custom cover lid for a 6" Schmidt Newt to have an easier tab to grab. I know what you mean about the similarities of the hobbies😊
Another great show & tell video, I’m enjoying this spinoff from Astronomy. I too don’t think Shapr3D is worth the price tag preferring TinkerCad for its simplicity but it’s horses for courses, whatever works.
It 'could' but I dont point it directly at the tube opening, and/or I turn off the IR. The lowlight image quality is still pretty good even without it on. It also has a low power IR mode (near vs far).
Never should have watched this. Now my wife wants me to get one and print stuff for her. So… recommendations on a printer in addition to Creality. The Prusa mini+ has gotten good reviews. Thanks for your biased (of course) opinion.
If you send me an email it may be easier. I list it in several of my videos, or you can just go to my RU-vid channels about section for it. I’m sure others can chime in as well. There will be no shortage of recommendations. :)
@@AmiSMB Thanks, got fed up listening to him talk about "The Tool" and zoned out. Took a look at Shapr3D, yikes, very expensive - plenty of better options for less or no cost.
Sorry it was given pretty quickly. I really didn’t want to focus so much on the tool but just provide people without any 3-D printing or design experience enough key points to think about while watching the video. Most people really have no idea about how it all comes together, and I wanted them to look for very specific things. As mentioned in another comment, it is shapr3D, which can have a cost for sure. I just find it the fastest one for me to manipulate objects and build a design from the ground up (plus I love the iPad interface!). You are right, though, there are several others that are free that do a fantastic job of modeling.
