Another Clamp to hold Celestron Evolution HC cradle

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This is a complete redesign of 'Nexstar Evolution Side Bracket for Hand Controller', using the excellent cradle designed by James Dedij in his design "Bouclier HUB USB3 / Power pour NexStar Evolution 6 / 8 / 9". The clamp on this design is tapered, preventing it from sliding up or down on the mount. Specifically, the file "support_handcontroller_sur_bouclier.STL" was used for this design. This cradle was designed by James Dedij and can be found at Thingiverse. This design is over-the-top but fun to create. The links below are provided because Thingiverse has been messing up inline links: James Dedij: https://www.thingiverse.com/jamesdedij Bouclier HUB USB3 / Power pour NexStar Evolution 6 / 8 / 9: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4201239 This design attaches to the side of the mount as shown, allowing for nearly 180º rotation of the hand controller on a swivel. Printing instructions are available below, including the use of Mirror Mesh on the X axis for "support_handcontroller_sur_bouclier.STL". To complete this project, you will need: - Two 3-inch 1/4-inch bolts with 20 threads - Two nylon lock nuts with 20 threads - One wing nut with 20 threads - One washer - 1/4-inch Rubber/Neoprene To attach the cradle, you will need: - One M5x50mm Machine Screws Pan Phillips Cross Head Screw - One M5 x 0.8mm Nylon Inserted Hex Lock Nut Assembly requires drilling holes with a 1/4-inch drill bit if needed and using photos as a guide. Trim bolts as necessary, and use the washer under the wing nut of the lid. A gap is left for foam rubber/neoprene to cushion the clamp on the mount. This was done to prevent the PLA clamp from breaking due to being too tight against the clamp. The STEP file of the design is included so that it can be modified as needed. Check out James Dedij's designs at Thingiverse, they are really good.