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Mechanics

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Last updated 7 months ago

This section outlines the mechanical components required for assembling the project. These parts are essential for mounting and adjusting various components of the system. All the mechanical parts can be sourced individually from various suppliers, offering flexibility in terms of material, size, and quality.

The recommended brands and models have been provided to ensure compatibility and ease of assembly.

For convenience, a complete mechanical kit is available for purchase from Azur3DPrint, which includes all necessary 3D-printed parts, screws, inserts, etc. You can order it in a single click .

Name
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Link

Helical focuser

SV161 1.25inch Double Helical Micro Focuser for Telescope Guide Scope Metal Black

Soldering tips

Ruthex Soldering Tips

M2 (or #2-56) threaded insert

Ruthex M2 (or #2-56)

M3 (or #4-40) threaded insert

Ruthex M3 (or #4-40)

M4 (or #8-32) threaded insert

Ruthex M4 (or #8-32)

1/4inch threaded insert

Ruthex 1/4inch (Kodak)

M4 Hex Socket Cap Screw

M3 Hex Socket Cap Screw

M2 Hex Socket Cap Screw

1/4" - 20 Screw

Optional Mechanical Parts

Name
Ref
Link

AZ Mount

SkyWatcher AZ Pronto

Tripod

Vaonis vespera tripod

https://www.svbony.com/sv161-double-helical-focuser-for-telescope/
https://www.amazon.fr/ruthex-pointes-souder-daide-fusion/dp/B0CDBSGSXY/ref=asc_df_B0CDBSGSXY/
https://www.amazon.fr/ruthex-Insert-filet%C3%A9-pi%C3%A8ces-dimprimante/dp/B088QJG676/ref=asc_df_B088QJG676/?
https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B08BCRZZS3/ref=sr_1_1_sspa
https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B07YSV66Y5/ref=sr_1_1_sspa
https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B09MTS6ZZQ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa
https://www.amazon.fr/-/en/gp/product/B0CY2CY7CY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.fr/-/en/gp/product/B0CY298Q67/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
https://www.amazon.fr/-/en/dp/B0C1BLSBLW/ref=sr_1_8
https://www.amazon.fr/-/en/gp/product/B01AZ558WE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.astroshop.de/fr/alt-azimut-sans-goto/monture-skywatcher-az-pronto/p,82104
https://www.astroshop.de/fr/pieds-supports/vaonis-trepied-reglable-pour-vespera/p,76569
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