Solar filter
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The STLs in this project are provided just as an example of how the 3 parts would look like. Please customize yours for your telescope. To complete this project you will need: * this part * [removable ring](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6487928) * [front ring](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6487936) * [magnets](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33047741868.html) * solar filter film (source it from your local astronomy vendor) * 5min epoxy Measure the diameter of your scope as precisely as you can and add 1mm for good fitting. Go to the customizer and customize each of the 3 pieces, you should only need to change the parameter `dew_shield_diameter`. Optionally you can play with the other parameters to add more magnets or change different dimensions of the design. Once you have the 3 parts printed: * glue magnets to the main ring using epoxy, make sure they are oriented with the right polarity. It helps if they are all the same, you can use their counter part to hold them in place while the epoxy dries. * glue magnets to the removable ring, again make sure magnet polarity is correct, meaning you can attach the 2 rings together and they are hold in place by the magnets. If the polarity is wrong the rings will repel. It helps to use the now dry main ring to hold the magnets in place why the epoxy dries. * cut the filter to cover the opening on the detachable ring but leaving some of the surface exposed. I used a compass, some scissors and a piece of cardboard to protect the filter from the compass pointy tip. The less you touch the filter the better. * apply just a bit of epoxy to the surface of the detachable ring, you are looking to have a thin well spread layer of epoxy. carefully position the cut filter over the other thin ring making sure it fully covers the opening and some of the border is exposed. carefully place the ring with the epoxy on top. make sure everything is aligned, i used some office scotch tape to make sure nothing moved, and apply weight until the epoxy dries. take your time in this last part, it's critical for a nice looking clean finished part. enjoy your solar observations!
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