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PiKon 3D Printed Telescope

The PiKon DIY telescope uses 3D printing and Raspberry Pi camera to capture images of space.

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PiKon 3D Printed Telescope

PiKon 3D Printed Telescope

PiKon 3D Printed Telescope

PiKon 3D Printed Telescope

PiKon 3D Printed Telescope

The PiKon DIY telescope uses 3D printing and Raspberry Pi camera to capture images of space.

The PiKon DIY telescope uses 3D printing and Raspberry Pi camera to capture images of space.

The PiKon DIY telescope uses 3D printing and Raspberry Pi camera to capture images of space.

The PiKon DIY telescope uses 3D printing and Raspberry Pi camera to capture images of space.

Mark Wrigley
Mark Wrigley
Mark Wrigley
Mark Wrigley
1 Campaign |
Sheffield, United Kingdom
$8,345 USD $8,345 USD by 76 backers
$6,641 USD by 58 backers on Nov 13, 2015

In September 2014 we presented the PiKon, a 3D printed, Raspberry Pi powered astro-cam. We wanted to show how these disruptive technologies could put the realisation of a DIY, home made telescope within the reach of anyone. The response was fantastic, with national press coverage and thousands of hits on our PiKonic web site. Now we want to help anyone who wants to build their own PiKon by offering everything from 3D printer files to a complete kit with 3D printed components and optics.

We've teamed up with We Do 3D Printing of Sheffield, provide all the bits you'll need as perks and even offer some fully built PiKons for people who just want to create Raspberry Pi programmes for astronomy.

Through our social media, we'd also like to establish a community where makers, astronomers, Pi programmers and educators can share information, experiences and of course, images.

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Button Badge

Currency Conversion $6 USD
£5 GBP
The badge is 30mm diameter, has an image of the moon (shot on PiKon), the PiKon logo. And it glows in the dark!!
Estimated Shipping
December 2015
3 out of 100 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Astronomers Monocle

Currency Conversion $13 USD
£10 GBP
The best astronomer wear a monocle! This one is 3D printed and you can fit an solar foil filter for solar observations. It's a way that you can make a contribution to our project and own something that is 3D printed.
Estimated Shipping
January 2016
3 out of 100 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

3D Files and Instructions

Currency Conversion $25 USD
£20 GBP
The perk includes access to all files used for 3D printing (.stl) and FreeCAD design files so that you can make your own modifications. Also access to assembly instructions normally included with the kits.
Estimated Shipping
December 2015
33 out of 100 of claimed

Print your own - No Pi

Currency Conversion $126 USD
£100 GBP
PiKon kit, estimated delivery start January 2016. Kit includes all 3D plastic for printing your own 3D parts, non-printed parts (including 4.5" 113mm mirror). Raspberry Pi model A, Pi Camera, micro SD card, Pi power supply, keyboard, mouse and monitor are not included. Tripod is not included. Kit has mount for standard astronomical telescope and 1/4" standard camera screw mount. Worldwide shipping +£20 Europe shipping +£10
Estimated Shipping
February 2016
8 out of 100 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Print Your Own PiKon Kit

Currency Conversion $189 USD
£150 GBP
PiKon kit, estimated delivery start January 2016. Kit includes plastic to 3D print your own parts, non-printed parts (including 4.5" 113mm mirror), Raspberry Pi model A, Pi Camera, micro SD card. Pi power supply, keyboard, mouse and monitor are not included. Tripod is not included. Kit has mount for standard astronomical telescope and 1/4" standard camera screw mount. Worldwide shipping +£20 Europe shipping +£10
Estimated Shipping
January 2016
5 out of 100 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

PiKon Kit - no Raspberry Pi

Currency Conversion $189 USD
£150 GBP
PiKon kit, estimated delivery start February 2016. Kit includes all 3D printed parts, non-printed parts (including 4.5" 113mm mirror). Raspberry Pi, Pi Camera, micro SD card, Pi power supply, keyboard, mouse and monitor are not included. Tripod is not included. Kit has mount for standard astronomical telescope and 1/4" standard camera screw mount. Worldwide shipping +£20 Europe shipping +£10
Estimated Shipping
February 2016
13 out of 100 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Full PiKon Kit

Currency Conversion $253 USD
£200 GBP
PiKon kit, estimated delivery start January 2016. Kit includes all 3D printed parts, non-printed parts (including 4.5" 113mm mirror), Raspberry Pi model A, Pi Camera, micro SD card. Pi power supply, keyboard, mouse and monitor are not included. Tripod is not included. Kit has mount for standard astronomical telescope and 1/4" standard camera screw mount. Worldwide shipping +£20 Europe shipping +£10
Estimated Shipping
January 2016
6 out of 100 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Fully Built PiKon - First 10

Currency Conversion $366 USD
£290 GBP
You'll get a fully assembled PiKon telescope with Raspberry Pi A, Micro SD card, Pi camera. The perk does not include Pi power supply, monitor, keyboard, mouse or tripod. The PiKon mounts onto a standard astronomical tripod (not included) and has a 1/4" Whitworth standard tripod screw mount. Worldwide shipping + £20 Europe shipping + £10
Estimated Shipping
December 2015
1 out of 10 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

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