HEQ 5 netbook shelf

[red dwalf]

hi all, i`m now using EQmod with Stellarium and my netbook and a wireless Xbox controller which is working great.

but i had the problem of where to put the netbook when observing, i could of course put it on a table but with all the other stuff i use it kept getting in the way and once going i rearly need to do anything to it, so i made a little shelf which i think fits neatly out of the way.

so heres the pictures. any and all comments welcome.

[earth titan]

Marvelous. Might just copy that, with your blessing!

[red dwalf]

your more than welcome

[LukeSkywatcher]

That's probably the best netbook shelf in the world.

[Stephen]

That's brilliant

That's probably the best netbook shelf in the world.

ROFL

[bcfcciderhead]

Been thinking of doing that myself, but yours is much better then what i had in mind.

So i will also be "borrowing" yours:rolleyes:

[Russe]

Love the picture in the lower right

[Ponoobersie]

What a cracking idea! I like it allot, I would how ever be torn with either using it for the Netbook or the light refreshment you have there....haha Good job

[red dwalf]

thanks guys for the comments,

and yes it does have muti purpose rolls L.O.L.

i`m just in the process of painting it up so will put the final image up when completed

[cowasaki]

Nicely done addition !

Manfrotto make a shelf, arm etc that does the same thing but you REALLY don't want to see the price, you'd certainly have a lot more money left for lager after making one and a much bigger grin of satisfaction

[red dwalf]

finished version, painted and varnished with alittle bit of flocking paper stuck at the top to help stop marking.

[cowasaki]

I'm surprised they don't offer one as an option

[kookoo_gr]

even though your idea is very clever and keeps the whole equipment tidy, i have my doubts when it comes at an astrophotography session. If you touch the computer then the vibrations will be transferred at the mount and the photo/guide will be ruined. i suggest two legs at the bottom of the wood to make it more stable.

[cowasaki]

even though your idea is very clever and keeps the whole equipment tidy, i have my doubts when it comes at an astrophotography session. If you touch the computer then the vibrations will be transferred at the mount and the photo/guide will be ruined. i suggest two legs at the bottom of the wood to make it more stable.

Oh yes, I hadn't thought of that either.

[red dwalf]

even though your idea is very clever and keeps the whole equipment tidy, i have my doubts when it comes at an astrophotography session. If you touch the computer then the vibrations will be transferred at the mount and the photo/guide will be ruined. i suggest two legs at the bottom of the wood to make it more stable.

very good point, but this was just for the netbook to use EQmod and a wireless xbox controller for adjustments to control the mount with stellarium software.

when i`m imaging i use a bigger dell windows xp laptop which works well, when i`m just up for visual it`s no problem at all.

the netbook also has a better battery so doesn`t need mains power when out in the field on longer nights.

[EBU]

I think there is plenty of ways not touch laptop during photo session. For example wireless keyboard. And if extra keyboard is to much to carry to the field, then wireless mouse and on-screen keyboard wouldn't be a problem.