Synscan holder for SkyWatcher Star Discovery / EQ5 / EQ6 mounts

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Human: SynScan v4 (and v3) holder for the SkyWatcher Star Discovery (aka Orion Starseeker IV), EQ5, and EQ6 mounts. This replaces the original velcro bracket that constantly slides down to the ground due to its inability to stay in place. **On sturdier mounts, I find it more convenient to use velcro on the mount head, as seen in the last picture.** The StarDiscovery version will fit any tripod with 1"1/4 (32mm) round legs. The EQ5 will fit any 1"3/4 (44mm) legs, while the EQ6 will fit any 2" (52mm) tripod. A rectangular clamp is also provided that fits the 68x30 legs found on some EQ3 and EQ5 tripods. Additionally, a clamp designed to go on the tripod spacer has been remixed from the original design by RobertCL (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:681425). To assemble this holder, you will need a pair of M3x10mm / M3x12mm hex screws. Alternatively, you can print both pieces as one unit. Printing instructions include using supports on the bed, two walls, and 50% infill. A time-lapse video of the v4 holder is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMdw244MVyc, while a video featuring the v3 holder and tripod clamp can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXmUBrGjEm4.