{"product_id":"starizona-evoguide-50-3d-printed-clamshell","title":"Starizona EvoGuide 50 3D Printed Clamshell","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom-designed for the SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50 refractor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated mounting foot for small guidescopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple 1\/4-20 tapped holes for dovetail attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable 3D-printed PETG construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes all necessary mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eEvoGuide 50 3D Printed Clamshell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Starizona EvoGuide 50 3D Printed Clamshell provides a dedicated mounting solution for the SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50 refractor, enabling stable and versatile wide-field imaging setups. It features a standard guidescope mounting foot on top and a flexible bottom hole pattern with multiple 1\/4-20 tapped holes for attaching various dovetail plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eA Secure PETG Mount for the EvoGuide 50\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis clamshell is specifically designed to provide a secure, custom-fit grip on the SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50 optical tube, making it an essential accessory for wide-field astrophotography when paired with a field flattener. The ring is 3D printed from durable PETG material, offering a rigid and lightweight platform for your guiding and imaging system. The two-piece design clamps together with the included 1\/4-20 screws for a solid, no-slip connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eFlexible Mounting: 1\/4-20 Threads and Guidescope Foot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe clamshell integrates two key mounting systems for maximum compatibility. On top, a standard mounting foot accepts common small guidescopes, such as the ZWO mini or William Optics Uniguide series, and secures them with two M4 thumbscrews. The bottom features a pattern of tapped 1\/4-20 holes designed to mate directly with a variety of common mounting hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Dovetail Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attaches to the green dovetail included with the EvoGuide 50 DX, as well as the popular Celestron CG-5 Universal dovetail plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiggyback Ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mount a Losmandy DVA clamp to the base, allowing you to piggyback the entire EvoGuide assembly on either Vixen or Losmandy-style dovetail bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the EvoGuide 50 Clamshell made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe clamshell is 3D printed from \u003cstrong\u003edurable PETG material\u003c\/strong\u003e, which provides a strong, rigid, and lightweight mounting solution for the EvoGuide 50 refractor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhich guidescopes are compatible with the EvoGuide 50 Clamshell's top mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe top of the clamshell has a \u003cstrong\u003estandard mounting foot\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for common small guidescopes. It is confirmed to work with models like the ZWO 30mm mini and the William Optics Uniguide 30mm, and is secured with two M4 thumbscrews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat dovetail plates can I attach to the bottom of the EvoGuide 50 Clamshell?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe bottom of the clamshell has a versatile pattern of \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4-20 tapped holes\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible with several plates, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe green Vixen-style dovetail that comes with the SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50 DX.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Celestron CG-5 Universal dovetail plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA Losmandy DVA clamp, which allows you to mount the assembly on both Vixen and Losmandy-style dovetails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDo I need to buy extra screws to mount the EvoGuide 50 Clamshell?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo, all necessary hardware is included. The package contains four 1\/4-20 screws for clamping the clamshell halves, two 1\/4-20 screws for attaching a dovetail, and two M4 thumbscrews for the guidescope foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I use the EvoGuide 50 Clamshell to piggyback my EvoGuide 50 on a larger telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTo piggyback the system, you can attach a \u003cstrong\u003eLosmandy DVA clamp\u003c\/strong\u003e to the bottom of the clamshell using the provided 1\/4-20 holes. This DVA clamp can then be attached to either a Vixen-style or Losmandy-style dovetail bar mounted on top of your main telescope, creating a secure, dual-scope setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI have the new SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50 DX. Will this clamshell work with the dovetail that came with my scope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, the clamshell is specifically designed to be compatible with the \u003cstrong\u003egreen dovetail bar\u003c\/strong\u003e that is included with the DX version of the EvoGuide 50. You can mount that dovetail directly to the bottom of the clamshell using the supplied screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/starizona-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarizona Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Starizona","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68033923252509,"sku":"STZ-EV50-CLAM","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Starizona-EvoGuide-50-3D-Printed-Clamshell-1_3c06a4ce-df35-43d5-bd52-7458222fb541.jpg?v=1794375590","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/starizona-evoguide-50-3d-printed-clamshell","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}