SkyWatcher Heritage 150 Mods

SkyWatcher Heritage 150 - astronomy scope modifications and targets:

- 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:

https://youtu.be/EJCYpE5IiPQ

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