QuickCam 9000 Telescope Mount

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Convert Logitech Quickcam 9000 for use as a 1.25" prime focus telescope eyepiece for astrophotography. Instructions Dismantle webcam as per Gary Honis instructions at http://dslrmodifications.com/Pro9000mod.html. I also took apart the lens to remove the IR filter. Its very hard to remove (carefully work the 'lip' off the end of the lens housing with a sharp knife). It has a delicate coating which is easily damaged (which I did to mine). even if you can't get it out, use the filter cap ccd cover as it seals the CCD surface from the rest of the case. if you do mount the filter, clean the grove on the filter cap to hold it in place over the CCD. A space at the back is for a 40mm cooling fan. You could run a 12v fan off the 5v usb and it will provide some gently cooling. I didn't mount the fan yet so don't know if it will cause vibrations. Keep the screws from the quickcam and use them to assemble the case. happy star snapping. printing: use a dark/black plastic to reduce ambient light. at least 3 top/bottom. 20% infill.