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EasyScope

An Arduino-based GoTo telescope mount controlled with a mobile application via Bluetooth.

For a detailed overview please read my thesis.

Telescope Mount

Components

Name Qty. Usage
28BYJ-48 5V Stepper Motor 1 Moving the telescope horizontally.
Graupner C577 Servo 2 Moving the telescope vertically.
HC-05 Bluetooth Module 1 Allow the mount to receive Bluetooth commands.
Arduino Uno Rev 3 AVR Development Board 1 Programmed to process serial commands and move motors accordingly.
Miscellaneous Meccano Parts N/A Constructing the mount mechanism.
Adafruit Motor Shield v1 1 Controlling the stepper and servo motors.

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Mount Top View

Mount Side View

Adafruit Motor Shield Component Connections

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