Telescope Cable Management

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I'm not responsible for any damage that occurs to your telescope. Please read the post-processing section carefully before proceeding. This mount was designed to manage cables on my iOptron CEM25, which connect to my PC and run up to the guide camera and DSLR. The cable mount is made for a 90mm diameter tube - not the aperture, but the physical diameter of the scope itself. It matches the size of your scope rings. It's currently installed on a Celestron C80ED, with three main pieces: the upper ring, lower ring, and cable runner cover. The upper and lower rings are connected using two M3x12mm bolts that go through the top ring and screw into M3 nuts on the bottom ring. I chose M3s for their small size to ensure fast printing. There's also a nut insert on the bottom ring for attaching the cable runner with an M3x8mm bolt. The runner cover acts as a simple clamp, keeping cables in place and preventing them from pulling on camera connectors. You can attach the cable mount anywhere along the optical tube, but it's best to put it close to the DEC axis to minimize torque caused by tugging cables. I would have mounted it closer, but Celestron's clamshell ring got in the way. It's designed for two cables right now, but if you need more or a different diameter, just send me a message and I'll try to create something that fits your needs.