Skywatcher EQ6R Pro, cable protection ring
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For astrophotography mount "EQ6R Pro". Holds a ring that keeps cables from catching to the handles of the mount.
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When using the EQ6R Pro mount in a fully automated setup, there is a risk the cables get caught on one of the handles.
This is a big problem with fully automated setups, that run unattended through a whole night (possiblity with a “Meridian flip”).
This 3D printed parts hold a ring (to be bought separately) that prevents the handles from catching the cables.
Once assembled, the ring can be “clipped” on the handles within seconds, no tooles needed.
See (in the video I used a ring with a length of 100cm, I later shortened it to 78cm)
The following parts have to be bought separately (the link provided is just an example, I'm sure you can find similar parts in any part of the world):
| Part | Dimensions | Quantity | Link |
| Ring | 25mm x 2mm (length = 78cm) - Plastic | 1 | https://www.obi.de/stangen/flachstange-weiss-2-mm-x-25-mm-x-1000-mm/p/9589391 |
| Hex nut | M5 x 20mm | 3 | https://www.obi.de/sechskantmuttern/lux-sechskantmutter-m5-verzinkt/p/6387021 |
| Screw | M5 x 20mm | 2 | https://www.obi.de/gewindeschrauben/lux-zylinderkopfgewindeschraube-m5-x-20-mm-verzinkt-schlitz-8-stueck-mit-muttern/p/8686701 |
| Screw | M5 x 12mm (or M5 x 15mm) | 1 | https://www.obi.de/gewindeschrauben/lux-zylinderkopf-gewindeschraube-m5-x-12-mm-edelstahl-schlitz-8-stueck-m-muttern/p/8687048 |
Print with
- PLA
- 100% infill