The original MSM Tracker, yet another phone bracket
A number of people asked if a similar holder was available for the original MSM tracker, and late one cloudy night (when I could not take photos of the night sky) I created one.
This version just slips over the body of the original MSM tracker.
Once again I am happy to share this with anyone who wants to print it up themselves. Just remember the following:
1. The phone holder has been sized to fit the normal sized iPhone 16pro in a standard apple case. I cannot comment if any other phone will fit (as I don’t have any other phones sorry), however the holder is 80mm wide internally and should hold most medium sized phones.
2. Unfortunately I have had some feedback that some phones have better compasses and inclinometers than others and so this may effect polar alignment so I cannot guarantee you will get as good results as I have been, but in most cases you should get a good enough result to do typical astro landscape work.
3. The orientation of this holder is for use with apps like Sky Safari Pro. For information on using these kinds of apps have a look at Richard Tatti’s YouTube videos (if you haven’t watched them and subscribed you really should, he is a great guy).
4. I am not after any payment for this design, just sharing it with like minded people in case it is useful. Happy if you give me a follow on instagram or Facebook page in return (https://www.instagram.com/eric_wilkes_photography/ or https://www.facebook.com/EricWilkesPhotography). But I do ask that you do not pass it on or upload the design to any sites for further distribution. If you know anyone interested just point them at me.
5. I will be updating the design as things occur to me so have a look at blog from time to time..
6. When printing, make sure you use supports, not doing so leads to issues with the overhangs and than the tracker may not fit.
7. Finally, get out, look at the universe, take some photos and have fun. It really is worth it.
