DIY "universal" Alt-Az mount - Cloudy Nights
Apr 29, 2020 · So I am considering a simple DIY mount. My criteria for the mount is: 1) universal - atleast as related to my universe of telescopes & binoculars. 2) portable - would like the mount to disassembled into smaller pieces for transportation.
DIY Alt-Az mount - DIY Astronomer - Stargazers Lounge
Apr 1, 2022 · This looks to be an incredible homemade AZ mount. I was looking for ideas on line to build my own just last week, but never came across this. Everything else I saw was rubbish by comparison.
How-to Make an Alt-az Pipe Mount - How to - Cloudy Nights
Feb 20, 2009 · How to make an Alt-Az Pipe Mount. By: Ging-Li Wang. Why make an alt-az pipe mount? 1) It is cheap. I made my mount for a 6" refractor for around $70. Commercial mounts rated for this load are $300 and up. Since the economy will stink for the foreseeable future, this is a nice option. 2) It's easy. I used a hand drill and handheld saw.
My Alt/Az Mount build diary - DIY Astronomer - Stargazers …
Oct 8, 2017 · As I now have a workshop with a Myford lathe and a milling machine I have decided to make an ALT/AZ mount capable of taking my 5" triplet refractor. I drew up quite a few plans and decided on a mount similar to the disc mount idea.
DIY ALT/AZ Harmonic Drive Mount - Cloudy Nights
Oct 6, 2024 · Just wanted to share a simple ALT/AZ Harmonic Drive mount that I am currently finishing up. Nothing fancy, but a fun project. This is made from extruded aluminum using a 3D printer for prototype and template production, a small drill press, a …
My new DIY ALT/AZ Mount a Panther Clone - Stargazers Lounge
Jan 19, 2018 · I have drawn up plans for my next Alt/Az mount. After the success of the DM6 clone I have decided on a Panther clone. You can see the mount in the link below.
My Alt/Az Mount build diary - DIY & Self Mod - East Midlands …
Sep 14, 2017 · It's autumn and about time I made a start on my new Alt/Az Mount build. The plan is to get this up and running before winter sets in so the quicker I start it the better. It's going to a Alt/Az mount similar to the american DiscMount, I have looked at Robs (Binoviewers) DM6 and have decided to pu...
Simple DIY Mini Manual Alt-Az Mount Build... - Cloudy Nights
Apr 15, 2024 · This is a VERY inexpensive way to own a manually operated Alt-Az mount with clutches and slo-motion controls. Probably the least expensive manual Alt-Az mount out there. It's become my most used mount, even more than my AZGTi.
Upgrade Your Small Telescope/Spotter to a Tabletop Dobsonian/Alt-Az …
This Instructable details making a mount to repurpose a spotting scope or small telescope that would normally mount on a tripod or equatorial mount onto a small alt-az or dobsonian mount. I'm very much into astronomy and telescopes, and have a …
Building an Alt-Az mount - DIY Astronomer - Stargazers Lounge
Apr 30, 2013 · I am currently building an Alt-Az mount for use with my APM 80mm F/6 for general wide-field and possibly some birding, or my little Lunt, or the 80mm Lunt upgrade once that is done. It should also be able to handle fairly hefty 90 deg binoculars, although I might want to make a full fork in that ...