iOptron Tri-Pier Accessory Rail and Friends

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This project started out as a way to hold the handbox for my CEM60 in a fashion that I could easily use in the dark with one hand. The wrist strap is just annoying and only a marginal attempt at best on an otherwise stellar mount (forgive the pun). I also wanted something to hold my 12v PSU off the ground and if I'm already doing that I might as well move my USB hub to the pier. All accessories are retained to the cleat with M4 socket head screws. The cleat is held flush to the column so it helps keep everything from wobbling around too much. You will need to print 6 of the rail segments if you are going to hang heavy or bulky items from the rail. The accessories that span multiple segments have two rows of screws for that reason. Additional Hardware: M4 socket head screws (retainers for accessories onto the cleats) M5 socket or button head screws M5 nuts 6mm roll pins The slotted rail is retained on the pier by the M5 screws and weight is held by the 6mm roll pins in detent holes in the pier column.