Fabarcation

Step 2:

Now make the parts needed to make the transformation to an Astrocam.

I used a Radio Shack project box. The box comes with PCB that fit perfectly in the box. It cost about $3 and works just great and has room for the future cooling system.


	Using the PCB, align everything up and cut a square hole (14 mm x 14 mm) in the PCB. The other holes you see you do not need. Make sure everything lines up before cutting.

		The local hardware store has the 1.25 inch copper pipe needed for the eye piece. Cut a 1.25” hole in the project box cover and epoxy the copper pipe to the cover.

		Cut a small notch in the project box, so the USB cable can fit.


	Remove the len holder from the PCB. The two little screws are located on the back of the circuit board. You should now have two screws, the CCD element frame, and the lens holder itself.


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