Mimas - DIY Multipurpose Mini Camera

[kbrown]

So I've had a Raspberry Pi Zero W and an ArduCam Sony IMX219 camera module with CS lens adapter and motorised IR/UV cutoff filter lying around for a while now. I recently acquired a 3D printer and as a bit of fun and a practise project I thought I'd design and print an enclosure and some adapters for it. The idea is to be able to insert the camera with the lens into my telescope focuser so I have a better view of what's going on when adjusting the mirrors of my newt. I will probably make another adapter for attaching the camera to my filterwheel without the lens for prime focus imaging. Having the option to turn off the IR/UV cutoff filter will come handy with NB filters although the sensor isn't a mono sensor. At least it will be a little less glass between the sensor and my target. Writing an INDI driver for this will be... err... interesting

 

Here's what I have so far:

 

[MarsG76]

How cool, these kind of projects is what makes this hobby more rewarding.