Hadley Mount with Build-In Azimuth rotation

This telescope mount has an integrated Azimuth rotation. 📷 Image redacted — claim this model to add your own media The design is a remix of my prior remix ( Z-Brace - a stiffer Hill Mount for the Hadley Telescope ). It adds Azimuth rotation with only a few extra parts. The new mount design has three wheels oriented to create a virtual center of rotation. The mount holds it's center well, even when pushing the telescope near the end. I tried it with a 9 mm eyepiece and it is rock solid; Jupiter & four visible moons were super sharp and wobble free. It was easy to track them across the night sky with a light touch :-) Note: the base parts still have holes (like the original) to support other mounting options. Instructions note These instructions are in addition to the Z-Brace remix and the Hill Mount for Hadley . Additional parts 3x 608 Bearings (see below for an alternative without bearings) 3x #8 x 1 inch Machine Screws Printing instructions For modifying an existing remixed Hill Mount: Print the Base parts (Front, Left, Right) as before; PLA in default settings works well. Print 3 Bearing Centers in PLA Print 3 Bearing Tires in FLEX (I used Overture TPU). Makes sure to use Scarf Joints with Random orientation for a smooth rolling action (requires PrusaSlicer 2.9) Alternative without Ball Bearings: print the Hard Wheel in PLA or PETG. It rolls pretty well, bit less grip on the rolling surface. Note: no supports needed on any part. For a newly built telescope mount: Print the three Base parts as well as the Bearing parts (3x) from this Remix Print the two Middle parts from Z-Brace remix (see printing parts) Print the Top Part from Hill Mount for Hadley . Cut the EMT tubes per prior instructions: 6x 30 inches 3x 12 inches 1x 14 ⅓ inches 1x 9 ⅔ inches Assembly instructions Stretch the tire over the 608 bearing and insert the Bearing Center Position the wheel in the slot in the Base part (it is a tight fit) Push the machine screw in; the end of the screw hole is purposely narrow for a light screw-in fit. Put the new Base parts on your Hill Mount. Use instructions Place the mount on a smooth surface (such as a deck or a wooden floor) for a smooth action. For a rougher surface such as a deck with grit, slats, boards or a grooved surface: Print four Track parts (inspired by Brio tracks) Glue them together using a flat support surface for a good flat joint; super glue works well. Sand the rolling surface in the joints a bit if necessary to even out a small step. 📷 Image redacted — claim this model to add your own media Use a small board on uneven surfaces or grass. (approx. 20 x 20 inches). Roll away! Creator's Note Hadley is fun a thing to design for, check out my other designs in Redlow's Hadley Add-Ons Collection Change Log Jan 24, 2025: added the Track part, updated the Base parts to make the wheel visible (makes it easier to place it into the track in low light conditions)