These kinds of gadgets allow the little guy to compete with big companies. We need more folks making innovative stuff like this. Sean League of Idea Engineering needs to see this.
How do you attach this to your mount? At the end you briefly show it attached to a black plate, which presumably slots into the mount saddle, but please give details!
Nice idea, and I appreciate the thought and effort that went into this, but is there really no option to purchase only the STL files for ~$15? That's too bad. I guess I'll just have to make something similar in Fusion 360 and print it myself, then.
I agree. $95 is quite expensive for some plastic imo, when you add shipping and tax onto that it's just not worth it, could pick up a doublet for that. Like you I think a blueprint STL file would be extremely successful outside of the US and people could print their own or have it printed for a cheaper cost. When something is more accessible it means you'll make more money long term.
OMG those are the exact same rings I have, I don't have the efw or adapter for focuser but it's really nice, curious if your going to use a dslr or dedicated camera, one thing that I have to say about the backfocus for the dedicated astro camera is that it's super easy, the zwo backfocus solutions is on their website to adapt to canon ef with or without a efw.
thats funny you uploaded this, I just got almost the same kit, but with 2 accessory rails. I grabbed a red 210mm svbony dovetail to mount it on. then got the zwo/nikon adapter.
My collar from my William optics Z61 fits perfectly on my Samyang 135, i then used the Zwo ring holder for the Zwo camera ( which i mount my mini guide scope on top ) and the optional Zwo 2 Canon 2in filter draw in which the Idas NBZ nebula booster filter lives as its tuned for F2
I have a setup similar to this but I am having a problem using autofocus with the EAF. I get it pretty close to focus, click autofocus, then when it zooms in and out it goes too far in and bumps up against infinity. Then its out of focus so it does not work. Is this something you experienced?
Hey guys, thanks for the awesome videos, love the work you guys do together, it's so awesome. I have a question about this setup. I have the Star Adventurer Pro 2i and the Rokinon 135mm with a Canon DSLR, Would this work if I'm using my DSLR, or is it only for Astro cams? I ask because I'm planning on picking up the ASI Air Plus, the ZWO 30mm Guide Scope, and ZWO Mini Mono Cam for the guide. I like the Idea of a focuser as I would love to have the ability to use focus automation in the future. My main question is can I use my DSLR for now. Thanks in advance.
I have the same setup as you. From what I gather, the major advantage of this for you and me, is that the lens may be may be directly connected to your mount (in my case a Skywatcher SA2i), allowing it to be better balanced as opposed to having your camera attached to your mount, making it very front heavy.
Hi Jay. It is most likely that the centre of mass (balance point) of the lens, adapters, astrocamera, and this Astronetics kit will not be between the rings. Most likely, the centre of mass will be between the camera & the ring closest to the camera. That means that you should ensure that you have a dovetail bar that is long enough to attach to the rings and then extend almost as far back as the rear of the astrocamera. That way, when you attach the entire unit (lens, adapters, camera, and this Astronetics kit) to your mount, you can slide the entire unit forward, so that the centre of mass will be over the declination axis of your mount AND still have the dovetail bar securely held by the mount.
You should buy your own 3d printer (Prusa MK). SO easy to make parts for everything. I made several parts for my telescope, and made plenty of money by selling Bathinov Masks.
These kinds of gadgets allow the little guy to compete with big companies. We need more folks making innovative stuff like this. Sean League of Idea Engineering needs to see this.
Thanks for the demos guys, this is amazing, total ingenuity. I love this community and all the talent. So awesome.
Super cool! Astronomy for everyone now!
Thats Crazy Small Scope!! a Great portable Rig for Widefield! Really Cool Engineering!
How do you attach this to your mount? At the end you briefly show it attached to a black plate, which presumably slots into the mount saddle, but please give details!
merci pour cette petite démonstration, j ai hâte de voir ce que ca donne !!! a bientot
Another great and entertaining video.
Nice idea, and I appreciate the thought and effort that went into this, but is there really no option to purchase only the STL files for ~$15? That's too bad.
I guess I'll just have to make something similar in Fusion 360 and print it myself, then.
I agree. $95 is quite expensive for some plastic imo, when you add shipping and tax onto that it's just not worth it, could pick up a doublet for that. Like you I think a blueprint STL file would be extremely successful outside of the US and people could print their own or have it printed for a cheaper cost. When something is more accessible it means you'll make more money long term.
Very nice. In France we have astrokraken who made some custom part like this and more.
OMG those are the exact same rings I have, I don't have the efw or adapter for focuser but it's really nice, curious if your going to use a dslr or dedicated camera, one thing that I have to say about the backfocus for the dedicated astro camera is that it's super easy, the zwo backfocus solutions is on their website to adapt to canon ef with or without a efw.
Good setup! Like the innovative ideas!
Do you have the link to get this? I like to get this for my 135mm Rokinon lens. Thanks
thats funny you uploaded this, I just got almost the same kit, but with 2 accessory rails. I grabbed a red 210mm svbony dovetail to mount it on. then got the zwo/nikon adapter.
That is really cool ngl. Kinda looks like the radian raptor 61 a bit 😃😃😃
My collar from my William optics Z61 fits perfectly on my Samyang 135, i then used the Zwo ring holder for the Zwo camera ( which i mount my mini guide scope on top ) and the optional Zwo 2 Canon 2in filter draw in which the Idas NBZ nebula booster filter lives as its tuned for F2
Andrew, is this what you used by chance? William Optics ZenithStar 61 Mounting Rings and CAT Handle Bar.
Interesting, Thank you 👍👍
Génial ton setup a tu un lien stp et quelle est ton retour sur la qualité
Bravo à vous deux
Jérôme
I have a setup similar to this but I am having a problem using autofocus with the EAF. I get it pretty close to focus, click autofocus, then when it zooms in and out it goes too far in and bumps up against infinity. Then its out of focus so it does not work. Is this something you experienced?
Hi, what is the diameter of the rings?
Great! The problem is how sharp are the stars… I use a Sigma Art 85mm f/1.4 and have to close it at f/4 😩
What lens would go best for Canon t7?
Umm, jealous! That's cool!
Hey guys, thanks for the awesome videos, love the work you guys do together, it's so awesome. I have a question about this setup. I have the Star Adventurer Pro 2i and the Rokinon 135mm with a Canon DSLR, Would this work if I'm using my DSLR, or is it only for Astro cams? I ask because I'm planning on picking up the ASI Air Plus, the ZWO 30mm Guide Scope, and ZWO Mini Mono Cam for the guide. I like the Idea of a focuser as I would love to have the ability to use focus automation in the future. My main question is can I use my DSLR for now. Thanks in advance.
I have the same setup as you. From what I gather, the major advantage of this for you and me, is that the lens may be may be directly connected to your mount (in my case a Skywatcher SA2i), allowing it to be better balanced as opposed to having your camera attached to your mount, making it very front heavy.
nice video thanks for this. Have you tried balancing it? would the weight be balanced (left and right) when everything is already mounted?
Hi Jay. It is most likely that the centre of mass (balance point) of the lens, adapters, astrocamera, and this Astronetics kit will not be between the rings. Most likely, the centre of mass will be between the camera & the ring closest to the camera. That means that you should ensure that you have a dovetail bar that is long enough to attach to the rings and then extend almost as far back as the rear of the astrocamera. That way, when you attach the entire unit (lens, adapters, camera, and this Astronetics kit) to your mount, you can slide the entire unit forward, so that the centre of mass will be over the declination axis of your mount AND still have the dovetail bar securely held by the mount.
FYI, you can still put the lens hood no problem.
Just when you think innovation is dead, someone brilliant comes up with another innovation. Awesome product!
You should buy your own 3d printer (Prusa MK). SO easy to make parts for everything. I made several parts for my telescope, and made plenty of money by selling Bathinov Masks.
Why people nevera show shots???????
Interesting stuff. But annoying when one person just talks over the other.