SkyWatcher Heritage 150 Mods

SkyWatcher Heritage 150 - astronomy scope modification:

• motorizing the ALT/AZ axis for automatic pointing and star tracking,
• using the 3d printed parts, bearings and 2GT belts used commonly in 3d printers,
• adding the electronic for full integration with mobile/iPad SkySafari app over wi-fi - no dongles needed,

Full description within the screens - as pictures from my workbook.

Video:

BOM:

• 3d printer and PETG
• ballbearings:
  • 608zz
  • 51110 ZVL
  • 51106
  • F623ZZ
  • 6005 2RS
• GT2 timing belt loops:
  • 1210mm 6mm
  • 752mm 6mm
  • 200mm 6mm
• GT2 pulleys:
  • 20/8mm
  • 20/5mm
• Nema17 1.8st
• ESP32
• TMC2208
• 12V→5V step down converter or linear regulator 7805,
• some screws
• mindset oriented on solving the problems :-)

All elements printed with PETG.
The updating of this page might take some time.

TBD