UPDATE: 3D Printed Mount now available - kzread.info/dash/bejne/ooeDy7qHf7yxk8Y.htmlsi=xejSdFMCxw84sEop

Beautiful!

@designbydave

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Great looking telescope!

@designbydave

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! I I'm pleased with it!

An AZ-GTi can be bought more cheaply second-hand and a decent second-hand tripod (e.g. old Marantz, etc.) is usually sufficient for it. I bought my AZ-GTi for 250GBP with several extra after-market accessories and I've seen them cheaper in the UK since. The Marantz tripod I bought was about 35GBP a few years ago but I've seen others for sale since then. I'm using it with a Celestron C5 Schmidt-Cassegrain, Skywatcher Heritage 100P Newt and an Altair 70ED refractor. It's a very capable bit of kit. Your video is an excellent presentation of this telescope design, thank you. Not something I can build but hopefully encourages others into the hobby and it looks like a lot of fun.

@designbydave

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video. I recall looking for a used AZ-GTI back when I bought mine but couldn't find any and/or couldn't resist the Amazon Prime next day shipping lol.

This is absolutely amazing. I'm looking for some f4 glass to build a imaging Newtonian, this is PERFECT

@designbydave

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out! Good luck with your project

This is a great remix! I went to your site to get the files to print the mount adapter rings but I don't have SolidWorks. Could you possibly create them in .STL format? I've already printed a Hadley telescope and am looking to mount it on my AZ-GTi. Thank you! EDIT: I just downloaded Fusion360 for personal use. Your project is my excuse to start learning it! Thanks again!

@designbydave

7 ай бұрын

Thanks I include the STEP file instead of STL, since they are still parametric. Prusaslicer (and others?) can now import STEP so no need for STL sharing. STLs are limiting because they aren't as easily modified.

That looks pretty cool. I'm wondering... Couldn't you replace the secondary mirror with a camera, thus eliminating the need for an eyepiece?

@designbydave

5 ай бұрын

Yes that is possible. I've seen a few examples on the Cloudy Nights forums.

Im a simple man i see Carl Sagan i click like

@designbydave

5 ай бұрын

...you subscribe? Haha. Thanks man. I'll be sure to include more of him in future videos. He is definitely an inspiration to me as well.

Awsome telescope, can you send the link of the mirrowset

@designbydave

3 ай бұрын

Thanks www.amazon.com/dp/B08C2XPD27/?coliid=I2V4G8JU1FHKCV&colid=3IJUCPM5HD6VD&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Hi, thanks for the video. Would love to try it. I did not see the STL files for the main mirror shroud or the dovetail mount for the red dot finder in the google drive link in the project. Can you please help me find them or add them?

@designbydave

2 ай бұрын

I guess I didn't generate STLs for everything but the complete model is in STEP form. But I just saved out some STLs for you. They should show up now. Let me know if you need anything else. Also, check out the Hadley Discord server. It's quite active and you should be able to get quick help there - discord.gg/ycaa8nX7sa

@a8te2020

2 ай бұрын

@@designbydave wow man this is amazing! thanks so much for your help. I really appreciate this

@designbydave

2 ай бұрын

@@a8te2020 Happy to help!

Next video ": Cheap diy Mount😊😊

@designbydave

5 ай бұрын

I did design and build a DIY mount but it wasn't exactly cheap. This might be a good idea to look into!

Is it possible to disassemble it in parts for travelling? As I wanted to make one, but I live where the highest bortle level is and wanted to go with a car to a place 3 hours away from me and I'm sure the telescope won't fit assembled in the car.

@designbydave

6 ай бұрын

The assembled telescope is less then a meter long. I should think that will fit in all but the tinniest of cars. Yes it is possible to disassemble but the strut-tubes will still be the same length as the assembled telescope, unless you design them to breakdown, which would be possible.

Hi, awsome video! Do you know how heavy the 3d printed parts are?

@designbydave

7 ай бұрын

I don't, but not very heavy at all. The total weight of the telescope is probably under 5 lbs. I can weight it later.

@stepsisimstuck4516

7 ай бұрын

​@@designbydavee thanks for your response!

How much does this beast weigh?

@designbydave

3 ай бұрын

1326 grams without eyepiece and dovetail mounting bracket.

@jesuschrist2284

3 ай бұрын

@@designbydave wow thats pretty amazing ty