Mobile Planetarium / Space Pointer

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A device that points at the sun, moon, and planets with a laser beam is available. Users can choose whether they want the current position or a specific date and time. The code for this project can be found on GitHub: https://github.com/TheSiebi/Planetarium-using-RPi-and-Arduino. To build a functional planetarium, several components are required in addition to the 3D-printed parts: - A Raspberry Pi (model 3B was used) - An Arduino board (Uno Rev 3 was used) - Two NEMA 17 stepper motors - An LCD display and keypad - A laser module (a 303 model or any other type can be used, with modifications to the Laser_Bracket.stl file) - A GPS module - A slip ring (Adafruit's 22mm 12-cable model was used) - Two bearings with an outer diameter of 16mm and an inner diameter of 5mm Some additional parts are also required, including screws, batteries, and cables. If you have any questions about this project, feel free to contact the creator.