I designed and built my own version of the OCAL, camera collimation device for Newtonian telescopes. It used an inexpensive usb camera and free, open source software. Printables - https://www.printables.com/model/1232771-dcal-camera-collimator-for-reflecting-telescopes USB Arduino Web Cam - https://amzn.to/4hBB4tl 42x0.75mm threaded extension tube - https://amzn.to/4hBQluf Reflective Tape - https://amzn.to/4caprJ4 Software - Collimation Circles - https://github.com/sajmons/CollimationCircles How to Collimate - https://youtu.be/BdLcaiVZB_4?si=y3TmXQ5PpyK5_F-g ⚫ Consider joining me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Designbydave 🟠 Amazon Affiliate Link https://amzn.to/3WSFaWr 🟣 Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/QdPa9ed6Jq 🔵 My Website: https://designbydave.net/projects/ 🔴 Printables: https://www.printables.com/@DaveAldrich_1395060 🎶 Intro Song by Mathew Harwich https://www.youtube.com/@MathewHarwich #telescope #newtonian #collimation #ocal #DIY #3dprinted #camera

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