3D printed focus motor bracket

[Jonk]

I drew and printed a Sharpsky Pro focus motor bracket as it was easier than making one out of aluminium, and I needed a new one as my previous handmade one looked a bit naff.

This was to fit a Star 71 standard focuser.

It’s very strong, cost about 80p in material (PLA) and looks good too!

 

[Fellside]

Looks nice and neat.

David at Sharpsky 3D prints custom bracket now when you purchase a system.

What printer are you using. I have been looking at getting a printer for a while. Just the thing for all these brackets, boxes and things that are handy to have.

Graham

[Jonk]

I use an Ultimaker 3 extended, which I’m lucky enough to have at work.

Before I started this job, I had considered buying one, but no need now!

This particular one is quite expensive, £3.5k I think.

It’s great for simple things so if you have the use for one and can use 3d modelling software then I say go for it.

[Gina]

I don't know what I'd do without a 3D printer these days.  Virtually all my astro projects rely on 3D printed parts.

[Jonk]

On 14/02/2020 at 23:30, Gina said:

I don't know what I'd do without a 3D printer these days.  Virtually all my astro projects rely on 3D printed parts.

Absolutely! So useful.