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• 3D File - Finder Adaption for RDF

  Modify your red dot finder with a 3D printed sighting system requiring no batteries.

  

   

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• 3D File - Finder Scope Screw (Zhumell Z114 or Pre-2023 Orion Starblast)

  Use your 3d printer to replace a missing screw at the base of the view finder.

  

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• 3D File - No Battery Finder. This is a ZIP file including the STL file, labels, and more.

  The No Battery Finder (NBF) is a 3D printed finder that can replace the traditional red dot finder.

  Use this weblink to download the 3D STL file, labels, instructions, and other materials related to the No Battery Finder.

  An instructional video on how to assemble the NBF can be found at this link:  https://youtu.be/8_ics6zS5I4

  

   

   

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• 3D File - Saddle Finder (2023 Orion Starblast)

  Use your 3d printer to replace your red dot finder with this simple, saddle shaped finder that is easy to use and requires no batteries. The design has 0.25" alignment holes for better eye relief.

  NOTE:  Different than shown in the picture provided below, the design was adjusted to fit the 2023 model of Orion which uses a dovetail mount.  

  

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• 3D File - Saddle Finder (Zhumell Z114 or Pre-2023 Orion Starblast)

  Use your 3d printer to replace your red dot finder with this simple, saddle shaped finder that is easy to use and requires no batteries.  NOTE:  This design was updated on 8/11/2023 with larger (0.25") alignment holes for better eye relief.  

  

  1875 Hits
• 3D File - Tube Finder (Zhumell Z114 or Pre-2023 Orion Starblast)

  Use your 3D printer to replace your red dot finder with this simple, tube shaped finder that is easy to use and requires no batteries.

  

  1856 Hits

Focuser

• 3D File - Focuser Slip and Rack (Zhumell Z114 or Pre-2023 Orion Starblast)

  

  3D printed replacement focuser slip and rack (courtesy of Chuck Simms, Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri)

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• 3D File - Focuser Tube/Collar (Zhumell Z114 or Pre-2023 Orion Starblast)

  A 3D printed replacement focuser tube and collar for the Orion StarBlast (pre-2023) and Zhumell Z114.

   

  

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• 3D File - Visual Back (Zhumell Z114 or Pre-2023 Orion Starblast)

  The plastic piece on your focuser where the ZOOM eyepiece is inserted can sometimes crack or break. Use your 3D printer to print this replacement.   This 3D design was revised on 9/7/2021 for a better fit.

   

  1802 Hits

Tube

• 3D File - Hex Nut Knob (Zhumell Z114 or Pre-2023 Orion Starblast)

  Do want a nut on the bottom of your telescope that can be hand-tightened? Use a 3D printer to print a replacement.

      

  1756 Hits
• 3D File - Hex Nut Lock (Zhumell Z114 or Pre-2023 Orion Starblast)

  Do want a nut on the bottom of your telescope that can be locked with screws? Use a 3D printer to print a replacement.

     

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• 3D File - Tube Cover (no Moon port) (Zhumell Z114 or Pre-2023 Orion Starblast)

  Use your 3D printer to make a tube cover (no Moon port).

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• 3D File - Tube Cover (with Moon Port) (Zhumell Z114 or Pre-2023 Orion Starblast)

  Use your 3D printer to make this tube cover with a Moon port.

  

   

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• 3D File - Tube Cover with Moon Port (Zhumell Z114 or Pre-2023 Orion Starblast)

  A tube cover for the 2023 model of the Orion Starblast.

  

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Eyepiece

• 3D File - Eye Guard Alternate 2

  Use your 3D printer to print the alternative eye guard.

  

   

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• 3D File - Eye Guard Alternative 1

  Use your 3D printer to print this alternative eyeguard.

  

   

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• 3D File - Eyeguard Alternative 3

  Use your 3D printer to print the alternative eye guard. Use TPU filament to get the rubbery feel.  

  

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• 3D File - Eyepiece Cap

  Use your 3d printer to replace your missing Celestron ZOOM eyepiece cap.

       

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Telescope Base