April 11, 2025
Description
This is a laser holder for Vixen dovetails. This can be used to help polar align equatorial (EQ) mounts.
This version is the right-angle model which is particularly useful for ZWO Seestar smart telescopes, due to the position that the Seestar is held by the EQ wedge. I also have a straight-thru model which is available here: https://www.printables.com/model/1260209-vixen-dovetail-laser-adapter-straight
This can be used with the generic green lasers that you can easily pick up from various vendors inexpensively. I bought mine from eBay for $10. Look at the photos to see exactly which one works best. This is designed for lasers with 22.5mm diameter. I also have another laser that has a different handle, measuring 23.1mm, and it also fits and works, although not quite as perfectly.
For hardware, you can use any M5 screw - would recommend between 16mm and 25mm long. Or you can use my M5 thumb screw, which I use with M5x30 hex head cap screws. Here is that design: https://www.printables.com/model/1260196-m5-hex-thumb-screw-knurled
Also, I've included my Rotary Laser Pointer Switch, found here: https://www.printables.com/model/1260429-laser-pointer-switch-rotary
License:
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