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Solar filter

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The STLs in this project are provided just as an example of how the 3 parts would look like. Please customize yours for your telescope.

To complete this project you will need:
* this part
* [removable ring](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6487928)
* [front ring](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6487936)
* [magnets](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33047741868.html)
* solar filter film (source it from your local astronomy vendor)
* 5min epoxy

Measure the diameter of your scope as precisely as you can and add 1mm for good fitting.
Go to the customizer and customize each of the 3 pieces, you should only need to change the parameter `dew_shield_diameter`. Optionally you can play with the other parameters to add more magnets or change different dimensions of the design.

Once you have the 3 parts printed:
* glue magnets to the main ring using epoxy, make sure they are oriented with the right polarity. It helps if they are all the same, you can use their counter part to hol
Source
Thingiverse
What you need to print this: Intermediate Medium confidence
Why?
3-part assembly · significant post-processing
Hardware needed
Supports 1/3
Assembly 1/3
Settings 1/3
Bed size 0/3
Post-process 2/3
Printer
FDM / FFF
File format
STL
Material
PLA
Min. bed size
50 mm (Small)
Post-processing
Gluing, Hardware
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
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