Rigel Quikfinder FastMagnetFix

Rigel Quikfinder FastMagnetFix

Update History

1) Upgraded Quickfinder fix

• Change the fix to remove tilt of original version during usage, causing shift when trying to target. Use “Quickfinder fix v1.1” to fix this. I'll let the original file for the moment.

Informations

To be able to easily use my Rigel Quikfinder between multiple telescopes at the “same” time, I decided to create a quick switch based on magnets.

Designed a strong additional support for the Quikfinder that use magnets and still allow you access to the battery easily if a switch is needed during the night.

To avoid another custom “standard” plate, I decided to make a support that will allow to use it with existing finderscope shoe. I provide the original support for anyone who will want to make another one or their own. Feel free to remix and share with others.

WARNING : For the Rigel plate to be working correctly and not break, please print it like shown in the screenshot of the slicing

Parts list

Parts to be printed :

Quikfinder fix

Any necessary plate adapted to your telescope and original finderscope shoe

Materials needed for assembly :

Fixation : 

8 5x5mm neodymium magnet
Superglue / cyanoacrylate or similar

Plate : 

1 steel washer with 23.5mm external diameter
Superglue / cyanoacrylate or similar

Assembly instructions

Just plug your Rigel Quikfinder into the Quikfinder fix starting with the largest tab, then use the small tab to lock to the attachment

Apply glue into the holes and insert the magnets to ensure it won't move

For the plates, apply glue before putting your washer

License

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/