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Feature DustCap cange to FlatCap and DarkCap

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Replied by Magnus on topic Feature DustCap cange to FlatCap and DarkCap

No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationCreated a quick and cheap Cap for ServoBlaster Cap from parts i found laying around. Old servo from a rc helicopter that i sold two years ago, etc.
Servo is Futaba s3050, and works great with the driver. Also ordered this light source
The device looks heavier than it is. The "Box" is mostly hollow, except the servo.

I'll add some pictures in case someone gets inspired for some DIY.







And a 17sec video :)

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Replied by Jasem Mutlaq on topic Feature DustCap cange to FlatCap and DarkCap

This is truely great stuff Magnus! Can you please write a complete HOWTO? I'd like to post it on the main website! Thanks a lot!
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Replied by Magnus on topic Feature DustCap cange to FlatCap and DarkCap

Thanks.
Will this readme work? github.com/magnue/indi_servoblaster_cap/blob/master/README.md It explains everything from installation to calibrating the servo.

The device can be made in many ways, and mine is probably not the best one can make, but feel free to use the pictures :)
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Or were you thinking about a HOW TO on building the device? I did not take any pictures while building it, but i can make a step by step explanation on what to consider when making one, using the finished product as ilustration.
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Replied by Jasem Mutlaq on topic Feature DustCap cange to FlatCap and DarkCap

Yes, a DIY HOWTO would be great!
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Replied by Magnus on topic Feature DustCap cange to FlatCap and DarkCap

Sure.

Just finished a small HOWTO. I can push it to my github repository, or mail it to you, and you can see if you can use it.
It's in markdown and 328kB total with pictures.

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Uploaded to github.com/magnue/indi_servoblaster_cap/...r/BUILDING_DEVICE.md Feel free to use the pictures in github.com/magnue/indi_servoblaster_cap/tree/master/doc and / or parts of the github.com/magnue/indi_servoblaster_cap/blob/master/README.md

Let me know if it's usable :)
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Replied by Jasem Mutlaq on topic Feature DustCap cange to FlatCap and DarkCap

it is, but I feel like I'm not going to get it formatted exactly as you intended, therefore I added you to the editors/publishers group in INDI website! Here is a link the article I previous added, please edit it to include whatever necessary: indilib.org/support/tutorials/165-diy-au...telescope-cover.html
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Replied by Magnus on topic Feature DustCap cange to FlatCap and DarkCap

HI.
The README part look good. I Logged in and navigated to the tutorial, but I had no 'Edit' button. Is there a separate URL for editing?
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Replied by Jasem Mutlaq on topic Feature DustCap cange to FlatCap and DarkCap

On the top right hand side there is a "down arrow", if you click it, yo should see edit.
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Replied by Magnus on topic Feature DustCap cange to FlatCap and DarkCap

I only have 'Checked Out'. When I hover on it I get when and by whom it was checked out.
Navigated to the homepage, and I am logged in.
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Replied by Jasem Mutlaq on topic Feature DustCap cange to FlatCap and DarkCap

Can you please try again now?
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Replied by Magnus on topic Feature DustCap cange to FlatCap and DarkCap

Ok. Have Edit. Will post back when I have updated the tutorial with the BULDING_DEVICE.md :)
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