Handles for iOptron Skyhunter mount
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Handles to tighten knobs on iOptron Skyhunter mount
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Hi All
I have an iOptron Skyhunter mount. Good mount, except, that getting the knobs tightened reliably is a real pain in the behind.
After doing some asking around, I came up with the idea of making a handle for each of the knobs. So I drew them up, printed them and made sure they fit.
Of course, that was when I thought of making a combined handle! Oh well.
I have test fit onto the mount and they do help to tighten the knobs. BUT, I have not yet used them with a scope or camera mounted. So, be cautious, they not may be as good as I had hoped. I will update this when I get to test them under real world conditions.
If you decide to print any of these, I suggest printing the test pieces first, in your preferred material, with settings to produce a strong handle. Then check the fit and adjust if required.
Remember, you may be applying quite a bit of force.
I used PETG, with
Infill40% gyroid
Top & Bottom8 layers
Perimeters10
The test pieces and single sided handles did not need any supports. The double sided handle will need supports. I have not printed this, so don't have any particular suggestions.
Have fun