meade model 6600

I had no luck finding a replacement and for some reason Meade used a .975 tube to connect the diagonal to the focuser so I created this adapter to attach a standard 1.25 inch diagonal to it. This may work on other Meade telescopes with the 1.25 inch...

My original one cracked and Meade informed me they no longer carry the part, instead suggesting I purchase an entire new tripod. The original component features a rubber cover that fits perfectly into this new part. I have accurately positioned the...

Using FreeCAD, I designed the part from scratch and have made it available here in case anyone needs to adapt it to their own telescope model. The gear itself was modified using OpenSCAD, building upon a design found on Thingiverse (1516585) and...

... digital design is strictly for educational use only. ...It is not intended for actual implementation or production purposes. Bahtinov Mask 8 Inch Meade LX80. ...To ensure a precise fit, apply adhesive felt tape around the inner diameter of the mask.

I generated a Bahtinov mask to fit my old Meade ETX 90. ... The mask is designed to fit over the end of the OTA, and uses a fairly large Bahtinov factor to reduce the size of the slots and hopefully increase the contrast for easier focusing.

The controller for the Meade LX90 Telescope has been phased out. ...I acquired the #1244 focus control unit originally designed for the ETX-90 telescope, extracted the DC motor and electronics to develop a custom focus drive that operates seamlessly...

Bahtinov mask for use on the Meade 70mm Quadruplet APO. It's designed to fit around the dew shield on the scope. ...There is a little bit of extra room around the outside, I recommend placing a small amount of foam around the inside to keep the outside...

... every session. ...Cap slips on the Meade plastic dew shield with just enough friction. It's thick enough for astrophotographers to use for capturing dark frames. Customized version of https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4130861Created with Customizer!

If you have or know someone who has a meade lxd55/75 SN10" and needs to center the secondary, I provide you with the 3D files of these parts that allow you to set the concentricity and rotation angle of the secondary mirror with great precision and...

Meade ETX-70 eyepiece dust cover with string loop. Print Settings Printer Brand: Prusa Printer: I3 MK3S Rafts: No Supports: No Category: Physics & Astronomy

This is an eyepiece accessory tray for a Meade 320 telescope. It has channels along the bottom to ensure the legs are at 120 degrees. It has holes for up to six 1.25" eyepieces. This took 14 hours to print on a Creality CR-10 Smart printer. ... I used...

The Meade LXD 55/75 mounts have a notorious issue with declination housing failure, where the screws break and the housing rattles loose on the mount. Fortunately, this is an easy repair to undertake. First, use pliers or a Dremel tool to remove all...

... mount. Additional fasteners are necessary if using the mount for an aluminum dovetail base. Drill and tap holes as needed. You can read more about installing the Meade LNT on an ETX-125 here: http://www.weasner.com/etx/techtips/2007/lnt-add-on.html

[If you find my designs useful, please consider sending a tip](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/slegnor/1) The original jaws broke on my Meade LX200GPS's autostar holder long ago (Meade part no 07580), and were since lost. I found a half of one of...

Here are 2 different designs for a dew shield that screws onto the Meade ETX-80 telescope. New Meade scopes come with a nice screw on dew shield. I had an older ETX-80 and liked this design. Alas good look ever finding one for sale. So I made my...

Solar/Lunar filter attachment for a Meade ETX-70 telescope. An absolute must for viewing a solar eclipse! Includes a built-in indirect sight for aiming. Use with solar film such as this for solar viewing. Print with ABS to handle the sun's heat...

Meade ETX-90 Dovetail Plate Adapter for German Equatorial Mounts. This adapter seamlessly fits onto the stock RA base or directly to the bare telescope tube. The adapter was printed with high-strength PTEG material, providing superior durability.

Replaces the OEM finderscope mount on the Meade DS-90 refractor telescope to allow for universal dovetail mounts. This is specifically adapted for this 90mm refractor focuser using the odd spacing of the of the screws and the small radius of the...

This is a vital locking ring for securing the motor assembly (Azimuth or Elevation) on your Meade DS telescope. This crucial inner ring holds firmly in place the knurled knob used to install the motor, making it an essential component for smooth...

This spacer takes the place of the filter bar in a Meade DSI-Pro to turn it into a guide camera. Designed to be a snug fit, it blocks any light leakage completely. If you make your walls and floors thicker, simply sand them down lightly or scale the...

Supporting Focus Knob and Gear Mechanism Inside Meade ETX-80 Observer Optical Tube Assembly Insert. Reduces Focus Knob Slop and Backlash Along with Objective Lens Movement. Remove Screw and Cover to Reveal Focus Gear Mechanism. Apply Light Grease...

Replaces the OEM finderscope mount on the Meade DS-90 refractor telescope to allow for universal dovetail mounts. This is specifically adapted for this 90mm refractor focuser using the odd spacing of the of the screws and the small radius of the...

I wanted to connect my RPi Camera to the back of my Meade ETX 90 but found that nothing existed. Taking some design cues from other designs (the M12 mount - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:539517, Adapter ring -...

This part is a replacement cellback / eyepiece assembly, compatible with the Meade ETX-60AT and ETX-70AT line of go-to telescopes. It is designed to mount flush against the back plane of the Optical Tube Assembly using the four existing 6-32 threads....

A mounting bracket for electric motorized focusers on Meade ETX telescopes, specifically the 1244 kit for ETX-90/105 models, can be adapted to fit the ETX-125 model. The 1247 kit designed for ETX-125 is scarce, making the 1244 kit more accessible. A...

Created an adapter that will add a rail mount on a Meade 2114 (114mm) reflector telescope for mounting a red dot or other spotting scope. This replaces the ring adapter for a straight through spotting scope. This is based off the rail mount for this...

... ring behind it to really seal it in there.INSPECT your filter before using it each time.NEVER put the filter on the eyepiece side. It will melt.I have this on a 105mm Meade, but it should fit most scopes in the 100mm / 4" rangeHappy solar viewing!

To align my Meade Equatorial Wedge, I decided to use a green laser and devised a jig that slips in the hole and secures the laser pointer. I designed this tool in SolidWorks 2013, exported as an STL file and printed on MakerBot Replicator 2X using...

I wanted to connect my RPi Camera to the back of my Meade ETX 90 but found that nothing existed. Taking some design cues from other designs (the M12 mount - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:539517, Adapter ring -...

This is the holder for Meade ETX 125 Focus Control, firmly secured on a tripod with the aid of a tray. Simply screw it in and it will function perfectly. Unfortunately, no support was generated for a 3D print. However, pictures of my printed...