[Jasp05 (Aaron)]

Hi guys,

I've recently built my own barn door tracker for some wide field astrophotography use out of some old wood and an arduino.

I'm looking to make another out of acrylic to reduce weight and size, make it more weather proof and this will also allow it to be made with CNC machines to increase precision.

I was wondering if people would be interested If I was to have a few made. (as with most things these days, things are cheaper in bulk).

But I'm just looking to gauge if this is something that some of you would purchase if at the right price point? After everything considered I'm thinking somewhere around $100- $150. (This comes with tracker, motors, electronics etc pre assembled.) Can include a cheap ball head mount in that cost, but I assume most people may have their own to use.

I plan to make it run off 5v, so it will work with the likes of a USB power bank. (It can be adjusted to run off 12v if you prefer, but then you will have to find a way to power it.)

I am going to have one machined up regardless of the feedback here and will post back when that is finished with pics.

But any feedback on whether ppl are interested, thoughts on the above mentioned price (sounds reasonable? or not). I know these are relatively easy and cheap to make at home. but thinking something a bit more precise and reliable may be worth the extra dollars without splashing out for the $400-$500 sky trackers.