Askar 103APO Simple Drop-On Desk Stand

The telescope lowers vertically onto two soft TPU strips that support its existing Vixen rail. There are no clamps, knobs or sliding dovetail connections—just place the telescope onto the base and lift it off when needed.

Features

• Wide triangular profile for stability

• Elevated 40 mm support height

• 160 × 190 mm desk footprint

• Shallow 50 mm drop-on rail channel

• Central clearance for rail slots and screw heads

• Two TPU rail-contact strips

• Four push-fit TPU anti-slip feet

• Tool-free assembly

• No supports required

• Engraved ASKAR 103 lettering

• Parametric OpenSCAD source included

Required Prints

• 1× PETG base

• 1× TPU kit, containing:

  • Two rail-contact strips

  • Four desk feet

Recommended Settings

PETG base

• Layer height: 0.20 mm

• Walls: 5

• Top and bottom layers: 6

• Infill: 30–35% gyroid or cubic

• Supports: None

• Orientation: Large flat surface on the build plate

TPU components

• Material: 95A TPU

• Layer height: 0.20 mm

• Walls: 3

• Infill: 100%

• Speed: 20–30 mm/s

• Supports: None

Assembly

Push the TPU feet and rail pads into their corresponding sockets. The components use a small interference fit and require no glue or hardware.

Lower the telescope vertically until the Vixen rail rests across both TPU strips. The deeper central channel provides clearance for hardware protruding beneath the rail.

Important

The model was digitally checked for watertightness and mesh defects, but physical fit and stability should be verified carefully with your telescope. Perform the first test over a padded surface while keeping one hand on the telescope.

Designed specifically around the Askar 103APO configuration. Compatibility with other telescopes is not guaranteed.

This is an independent accessory design and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Askar.