Documentation
This documentation is still a work in progress.
Hardware will be continuously updated until the first Alpha software version is published.
Until that point, please consider the Curated List of Hardware as preliminary.
System schematic
Schematic of the Sky360 Observation Station, Feb 2026
How to build a Sky360 station
We're working on a How To Build A Sky360 Station document comprising
- a BOM checklist
- detailed 1-2-3 instructions
- drawings with dimensions (in the making)
- checklist for installing the software (in the making)
- checklist for testing the system (in the making)
We will update the document in sprints, so check every now and then:
How To Build A Sky360 Station (6MB for viewing)
December 2024, credit: Richard, Oliver, Nick
How To Build A Sky360 Station (38MB for printing)
December 2024, credit: Richard, Oliver, Nick
3D Printables for download
Serviceliste
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AllSkyCam Adapter for QHY183c v3.0Listenelement 1
Connects the QHY183c camera with the Meike 3.5mm fisheye optic.
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AllSkyCam Carrier v2.0Listenelement 2
A tabletop carrier for the complete AllSkyCam - mostly used by developers.
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ATX PSU Tower v4.2Listenelement 3
Carries the ATX PSU and provides air vent connectors.
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Venting Adapter PSU-side v1.0
Double adapter for 40mm flex tubes - fits onto the ATX PSU Tower v4.2
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Venting Adapter boardside v1.0
Adapter for 40mm flex tube - fits onto heatsink for Orange Pi5+.
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Venting Adapter universal v1.0
Adapter for 40mm flex tubes - fits onto Noctua NF-A4x20 PWM fans.
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Door Inlay v1.0Listenelement 4
Shall be glued on the interior side of the Door (accessory to the enclosure).
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Jetson Vent Duct v2.2 (at station 1)
Attached on top of the CPU fan, it redirects the air directly into the ATX PSU, which blows out to the bottom of the Floor (accessory to the enclosure).
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Enclosure v3.8 Body (miniature for candies)
A 1:5 scale model of the Enclosure v3.8.
It consists of 2 parts:
- Body (this)
- PTF
The PTF part acts as a lid to the Body. It can be filled with candies.
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Enclosure v3.8 PTF (miniature for candies)
A 1:5 scale model of the Enclosure v3.8. It consists of 2 parts:
- Body
- PTF (this)
The PTF part acts as a lid to the Body. It can be filled with candies.
Enclosure 3.7 - Unboxing, August 2022
