solarscout DS60 open heart operation

[banjo]

hello,
given the mediocre time here, I started to dismantle the DS60 solarscout and make a 31.5mm adaptation.
Nothing standard to fix the Quark on a telescope Grrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Great !!! the PL1m camera has just the right size (58mm), I cut the bottom and fix 3 screws at 120 °.

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a visual test with the 80/400 telescope in the clouds it works, just wait for good weather to test with the 150mm.

Paul

[Fabio_Imm]

Hi Paul,
I understand your frustration: the retention groove and the tapered end are bothersome.
Excellent work in finding a viable solution with the materials at hand

In my case I fabricated an adapter using a 60mm 2" extension tube connected to the etalon by means of a "clamshell" coupling.
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29817&p=272858#p272858
If you are interesed and have access to a 3D printer I am more than happy to share the 3D model.

Cheers

Fabio

[marktownley]

That's a very nice mod Paul!

[banjo]

Thank Fabio & Mark,
---> Fabio : I don't have 3D but I have a friend who does, it's very nice to share this file. (sorry for my very broken English).
Paul