3D Printing a Dew Shield for a 130PDS

[@Tony-Elliott]

Looks great Andy

[@DangeeksC]

Quick tip with Tinkercad when you select the object you can up the step count to make it "rounder"

[@Astro_Shed]

Great video, can I ask why you didn’t print the two first parts all in one to save glueing together…?

[@AndyofAstro]

I was wondering if it would fit or if I would need to change the bit which mounts to the scope. I knew the dew shield size was ok, but the mount was proving difficult to get right. As it took about 30hrs to print, I didn't want to make a mistake and have to reprint. Therefore I broke it into two pieces and the smaller only took about 4-5 hrs to print, then once happy with the fit, glued them together. Thanks for watching.

[@PeterWillmann-l2s]

Hi Andy As always, superb informative videos. I have a few telescopes costing more money, but the 130 pds is my favorite. I’m going on 78 years old and I find that the weight and size of the ota is very manageable and the images sharp. As you get older you think about ease of handling. I did have a question as to whether your 3D file for the dew shield was available? I recently got a 3D printer and thought this would be a great project.

[@AndyofAstro]

@@PeterWillmann-l2s Hello, thank you for your kind words. I love my 130pds, my wife gave it to me and it is just a fun little scope to have. I am hoping to publish the files for the 3d print onto Thingiverse as soon as I've worked out how to do it! It does take about 50hrs print time as it is a bit of a big print! Thanks again for watching!

[@kooi1970]

what filament (PLA, PETG, ?) did you use? And what is the wall thickness?