Show HN: I Fixed My Mount Balance Problem with This $15 DIY Trick

1 points by karlperera 3 months ago · 1 comment · 1 min read

Hey HN,

I've been struggling with mount balance issues in my astrophotography setup, leading to frustrating tracking errors and wasted imaging time. Instead of buying expensive counterweights or upgrading my mount, I found a simple, effective, and super cheap DIY solution that cost me less than $15.

In this video, I walk through the problem, my thought process, and how I implemented this trick to get perfect balance. It's a practical fix that might help others facing similar challenges with their equatorial mounts.

I'd love to hear if anyone else has tried similar low-cost solutions or has other clever DIY hacks for astrophotography gear!