A simple motorised EQ mount to track deep sky objects is very expensive. Mainly because the accuracy of tracking is very difficult task considering various mechanical challenges. Here I tried to design & develop a 3d printed EQ motorised mount to track any deep sky object. I have used Nema17 1:100 platetory gear for this project.
3D printer : Ender Pro 3
Stepper motor : Nema17 Planetery geared stepper motor with 1:100 gear ratio.Stepper motor Driver: A4988 Driver Module Hardware details: 1. 12mm Threaded rod (1 piece) 2. M12 Hex nut (5 pieces) 3. M12 Shaft collar (3 pieces) 4. M4, M5, M6 nuts & screws (various sizes) 5. M12 ball bearing (2 pieces) 6. M5 wing nut (2 pieces) Electronics: Raspberry Pi 4B Custom PCB OLED 1.3 A4988 Module driver IR Remote Control Infrared IR Sensor Receiver Module for Arduino
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